Just before the summit of the Horsetooth Rock you leave the dirt trail through the thinning forest and head up the formation itself on bare rock. Although the scrambling is relatively easy, it is a little exposed in places and there can sometimes be loose gravel over bare rock faces. Just move carefully, deliberately, and don't be afraid to slide on your butt on the way down!

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1. Horsetooth Rock and South Ridge Trail loop — Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

8.16km

02:44

400m

Iconic climb to Fort Collins' famous pegmatite rock formation with panoramic Front Range views.

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2. Horsetooth Rock — Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

7.71km

02:39

400m

Scramble up iconic Horsetooth Rock for sweeping views from the plains to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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3. Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock loop (via the Horsetooth Falls to Wathan to Horsetooth Rock Trails) — Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

9.92km

03:15

440m

Colorado foothills adventure combining a 20-foot waterfall with scrambling to iconic Horsetooth Rock summit.

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Distance 60 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Horsetooth Rock and South Ridge Trail loop — Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

2. Horsetooth Rock — Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

3. Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock loop (via the Horsetooth Falls to Wathan to Horsetooth Rock Trails) — Horsetooth Mountain Open Space

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