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Ridgeline Trail

Name: Ridgeline Trail
Rating: 2

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Ridgeline and Foothills Trail loop — Horsetooth Reservoir

4.05km

01:06

60m

Ridge trail above Horsetooth Reservoir combining water views, foothills scenery, and wildlife spotting.

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2. Overlook Trail to Ridge and Meadow Trails loop — Maxwell Natural Area

9.02km

02:32

180m

Meadow wandering meets ridge-top views of Horsetooth Reservoir and Fort Collins below.

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3. Foothills Trail loop (from Rotary Park to Reservoir Ridge) — Horsetooth Reservoir

11.6km

03:20

280m

Scenic foothills traverse above Horsetooth Reservoir with dramatic ridgeline views and wildlife spotting.

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Jamie S.

August 1, 2023

The Ridgeline Trail, as the name indicates, traverses a long ridge next to the road on the northwestern side of Horsetooth Reservoir, connecting the Sunrise and Rotary Park Day Use Areas and Parking lots. As you hike along this long, relatively flat trail, you get fantastic, unobstructed views of the entire reservoir and foothills to the west. This is particurlaly great trail to explore at sunset, which you can extend by linking it with the Foothills Trail to make a great loop at a beautiful time of day.

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Distance 1.05 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Larimer County, Colorado, United States

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Ridgeline Trail

1. Ridgeline and Foothills Trail loop — Horsetooth Reservoir

2. Overlook Trail to Ridge and Meadow Trails loop — Maxwell Natural Area

3. Foothills Trail loop (from Rotary Park to Reservoir Ridge) — Horsetooth Reservoir

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