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West Ridge Trail

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Collins
  5. Horsetooth Mountain Park
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“A rugged and rocky traverse. ”

Tom Robson
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Miles

2.4

KM

87%

Runnable

7,059' 2,152 m

High

6,844' 2,086 m

Low

183' 56 m

Up

269' 82 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

22%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail traverses high on Horsetooth Mountain, exposing awesome views to the west and is a great way to connect upper Towers to the rest of the park. The trail has some steep climbs with a short, ultra-steep pitch on the southern end.

Flora & Fauna

Pine forest interrupted by wildflower meadows.

Contacts

Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

Shared By:

Tom Robson
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#10

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

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#10

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#2,104

in Colorado

#26,032

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