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Horsetooth Rock Mountain Biking Trail

This trail is a steep climb up to Horsetooth Rock, a large formation that is fun to scramble around on. From the top are great views of Horsetooth Mountain Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and the Fort Collins area.


 The Basics

Location: West of Horsetooth Reservoir, about six miles west of Fort Collins
Technical Difficulty: Advanced
Aerobic Difficulty: Difficult
Length: 5.5 miles round-trip
Elevation: 1,500 feet
Time to Allow: 1 hour
Season: Spring to Fall


 Directions to Trailhead

From US 287 in the Fort Collins area, head west on Horsetooth Road. Follow the signs to Horsetooth Mountain Park. The trailhead is along County Road 38E on the west side of the reservoir.




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