Best Easy Day Hikes Fort Collins by Reed Mary;

Author:Reed, Mary;
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 4459020
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The

Hiking in Fort Collins and not paying a trip to Horsetooth Rock is like being in Paris and not bothering with the Eiffel Tower. It’s the very icon of the city, so strap on your boots, walk to the top of Horsetooth Mountain, and make a final scramble atop the granite rock that resembles, well, a horse’s tooth.

Distance: 5.0 miles out and back

Hiking time: 2.5 to 3 hours

Difficulty: More difficult, due to length and elevation gain

Trail surface: Dirt trail

Best season: Late spring through fall

Other trail users: Hikers-only on the Horsetooth Rock Trail

Canine compatibility: Leashed dogs permitted

Fees and permits: Daily entrance permit required

Schedule: Horsetooth Mountain trailhead is open 24/7

Maps: USGS Horsetooth Reservoir; Horsetooth Mountain Open Space trail brochure

Trail contact: Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, (970) 498-7000, www.co.larimer.co.us/parks/htmp.cfm

Special consideration: The parking lot fills quickly on weekends, so go early or find another place to hike. Check the parking lot webcam on the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space website.

Finding the trailhead: From US 287 and Harmony Road in Fort Collins, take West Harmony Road (CR 38E) 8.7 miles to the park entrance. Turn right into the entrance. GPS: N40 31.26′ / W105 10.51′

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