Horsetooth Mountain Open Space is a 2,711-acre mountainous park in Fort Collins, CO. Visitors can explore the 29 miles of hiking, biking, equestrian trails, and scenic vistas. The elevation gain of the trail is 5,430 to 7,255 feet. The trail is generally considered a moderately challenging path and the time taken to complete the total trail is 4 hours and 38 minutes. This open space is famous for its Horsetooth Falls in the spring and its Front Range views. The trails are well maintained and are easily accessible with a dog, and drinking water is available along the trail. Visitors can also experience the adventures on the longer trails, and the short trails are suited for more family fun. The open space also has a parking area with clear maps and is well-marked. Trailhead is open for 24 Hours.
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• Picnic Tables Available
• Dogs Allowed
• Parking Available.
3 Best Hiking Trails in Fort Collins, CO
Expert recommended Top 3 Hiking Trails in Fort Collins, Colorado. All of our hiking trails actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence.
HORSETOOTH MOUNTAIN OPEN SPACE REVIEWS
Excellent and challenging area with multi-use trails and rewarding vistas at every turn. There are a lot of different trails to take, so you can have a different experience every time you go back. The rock scramble to the the top is especially fun with a 360 degree view! On this trip I took pretty direct paths to the top and back, which made my hike around 6 miles total.
Beautiful local hike that was a lil more intense than perhaps our understanding of the reviews let on. But, absolutely gorgeous space right near home. So dry this time of year, so the Falls were but a trickle, but the hike up was great (even on a very windy day)!
Amazing park, costs $10 for a day pass or you need an annual Larimer County Park Pass. A Colorado State Park Pass will not work. The hikes are very steep and it gets hot in the summer, make sure to bring lots of water. It is a great place for the family.
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Spring Canyon Park is the top-rated and most beautiful hiking trail in Colorado. The 100-acre community park nestles against Pine Ridge on Fort Collins' western outskirts, affording stunning mountain views. The park has a couple of miles of paved paths and provides access to the Spring Creek Trail and the Pine Ridge Trail. The trail is generally considered an easy route. The park has features like three lighted tennis courts, two basketball courts, four picnic shelters, three ball fields, various sports fields for soccer and football, a horseshoe pit, volleyball courts, a skateboard park, a free-ride mountain bike course, a great dog park, an inline hockey rink, an interactive water feature, and inspiration playground.
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• Wheelchair Friendly
• Picnic Shelters
• Has Basketball Court.
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SPRING CANYON PARK REVIEWS
Awesome park! Great walking, running and cycling trails all around. Could easily run 5k, 10k and 15K. People are generally nice and will let you know if they are behind you or to your left or right. Very awesome place! Bring the kids for the two playgrounds, walk around the trail and see nature. Bring your dog for a nice long walk. Basketball courts are just a walk away along with a covered Pavillion for picnics and such.
Dog Park, Fountains (during the summer months) swings, jungle gyms, walking paths, running trails, open spaces, basketball courts, dirt bicycle park, this park pretty much has something for everyone. If you are looking for an open area and something to do, this is your park!
Beautiful park! At sunrise, sunset and all the time in between! Right next to the foothills...watch out for rattlesnakes! Pay close attention to the trails along the perimeter. You'll see bull snakes, rabbits, fox and lots of frogs and just as many birds too!
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Coyote Ridge Natural Area is one of the top-rated hiking trails in Fort Collins, CO. The 600-foot height gain provides excellent views of the Front Range, eastern plains, and the Cheyenne Ridge to the north. The views to the west from the top are breathtaking. At this stunning location, visitors can experience the slopes meeting the plains. Trail connections to Rimrock Open Space, Prairie Ridge Natural Area, and the Blue Sky Trail make Coyote Ridge Natural Area popular with recreationists who shuttle vehicles for excellent mountain biking, horseback riding, or long-distance hiking experiences. Visitors can spot mule deer, coyotes, mountain lions, bears, and rattlesnakes. Songbirds, lizards, rabbits, deer mice, and foxes live in rabbitbrush, mountain mahogany, and three-leaf sumac.
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• Offers Free Parking
• Breathtaking Views
• Pet Friendly.
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COYOTE RIDGE NATURAL AREA REVIEWS
Excellent local place for a hike or nature walk (the interpretative signs are helpful). You’re sure to get a workout heading up the hill, but the view is awesome! Even in the winter the dried grass provide interest. Great lichen samples and geological features.The prairie dogs are cute as can be—love the squeaks. The vault toilet is clean and there’s lots of parking.
Nice place for a hike, run or mountain biking. The City has improved the trail in this past year, but be prepared for a very rocky section on the way to the top. The road before the single track is suitable for strollers, after the cabin and restroom, not.
Beautiful hike. Best done in the early morning. Get’s hot in full sun. The walk from the parking lot to the ridge is far with no trees. So be prepared with some water and sun screen. The wildflowers even in winter are beautiful. Lots of interesting birds.
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