Near Herrington Trail
The beautiful Horsetooth Mountain Park.
Near Herrington Trail
The Horsetooth area is beautiful!
Near Herrington Trail
Runners heading up Tower's Road.
Near Herrington Trail

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Herrington Trail

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A great way to connect to Stout from the bottom of Wathen Trail
0.8
mi
Distance
202
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
0.77mi
Distance
202ft
Elevation Gain
286ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,481ft
High Point
6,201ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is an easier alternative than climbing up Wathen Trail or Spring Creek Trail. A fairly moderate climb that will take you right up to Stout or Towers and if you continue to the northwest, down to Loggers. it also offers some good views of Horsetooth Rock to the west.

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Contributors
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