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Hikers in Fort Collins can make use of trails in several nearby parks, including Horsetooth Mountain and Lory State Park. Trails are also available in the national forests and wilderness areas to the west, and the grasslands to the east.



Arthurs Rock Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 3.4 mile roundtrip 2 hours
Reaches the summit of Arthur’s rock offering views of Horsetooth reservoir, and Colorado’s Front Range.
Beaver Creek Trail #942 Intermediate
 15.6 mile roundtrip 8 to 10 hours
This trail goes into the Comanche Peak Wilderness.
Big South Trail Intermediate
 24.4 mile roundtrip 1 to 2 days
This trail follows the Poudre River.
Blue Lake Trail Intermediate
 12.4 mile roundtrip 7 to 8 hours
This trail follows the Fall Creek drainage to Blue Lake.
Browns Lake Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 12 mile roundtrip 6 to 7 hours
This trail offers stunning views of the Medicine Bow Range, and the Mummy Range.
Bulwark Ridge Difficult
The views from Signal Mountain are stunning.
Camp Lake Trail Difficult
 14.4 mile roundtrip 8 to 9 hours
City of Loveland Recreational Trail Intermediate
 10 mile roundtrip 5 hours
Paved concrete trail, approximately 8 feet wide, all slopes conform to ADA accessibility standards.
Comanche Lake Trail Easy
 2.2 mile roundtrip 1 hour
This trails is in the Comanche Peak Wilderness.
East Valley Trail Easy
 4 mile roundtrip 2 to 2.5 hours
When used with the West Valley trail, it provides a nice loop trail of approximately 5 miles.
Emmaline Lake Trail Intermediate
 11.6 mile roundtrip 6 to 7 hours
Portions of the trail go through the remnants of the 1994 Hourglass fire.
Greyrock Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 6 mile roundtrip 3 to 4 hours
The trail offers great views of the plains to east.
Lily Mountain Trail Intermediate
 4 mile roundtrip 2 to 2.5 hours
The view from Lily Mountain makes the climb worthwhile.
Lions Gulch Trail Homestead Meadows Intermediate
 5.6 mile roundtrip 2.5 to 3.5 hours
The trails goes into Homestead Meadows where there are eight historical homesteads.
Lory State Park Overlook Trail Easy
Intermediate
 3.8 mile roundtrip 2 to 2.5 hours
Overlook Trail winds through Ponderosa pine forests and foothill meadows and the elevation stays fairly constant.
Mt Margaret Trail Easy
 8 mile roundtrip 4 to 5 hours
Popular with hikers and mountain bikers alike.
Mummy Pass Trail Difficult
 11.2 mile roundtrip 6 to 7 hours
The Mummy Pass trail goes through the Comanche Peak Wilderness and into Rocky Mountain National Park. The views from this trail can be spectacular.
North Lone Pine Trail Intermediate
 8.8 mile roundtrip 4.5 to 5.5 hours
This trail passes by North and Middle Bald Mountains.
Roaring Creek Trail 10 mile roundtrip 5 to 6 hours
This trail follows the Roaring Creek.
Round Mountain Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 9 mile roundtrip 4.5 to 5.5 hours
Much of this trail is south facing and is generally clear of snow year-round.
Timber Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 7 mile roundtrip 3.5 to 4.5 hours
Timber trail begins at the Timber Group Picnic area and connects with the Arthur’s Rock trial at an elevation of 6640 feet offering spectacular views and solitude.
West Valley Trail Easy
 5 mile roundtrip 2.5 to 3 hours
When used with the East Valley trail, it provides a nice loop trail with bridges and scenic views.
Westridge Trail Intermediate
 3 mile roundtrip 1.5 to 2 hours
Westridge trail is an old fire road that offers the tranquility of Lory’s backcountry.
Youngs Gulch Trail Easy
 8 mile roundtrip 4 to 5 hours
There are several stream crossing on the lower part of the trail.

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