Near South Ridge Trail
View of Horsetooth Rock from about 0.75 miles southeast. This is the trail leading to the top.
Near South Ridge Trail
Sunrise, Horsetooth Rock Trail
Near South Ridge Trail
Horsetooth Mountain Park, Fort Collins, CO.
Near South Ridge Trail
Northern Colorado summer wildflowers. This is called "Chiming Bells".
Near South Ridge Trail
Hiding in the bushes, taking pics of hikers.

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South Ridge Trail

3.0 (6 Ratings)
A great way to gain some elevation in Horsetooth Mountain Park.
2.1
mi
Distance
1,100
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.11mi
Distance
1,100ft
Elevation Gain
4ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
6,876ft
High Point
5,776ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an access road heading out of the main parking lot, this is a popular way to get a good portion of the way up Horsetooth Mountain. While there is little in the way of rocks and roots, the steepness in some sections warrants an intermediate rating.

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