Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Bike touring routes & trails

Fossil Creek – Fossil Creek Park loop from Horestooth Overlook

Bike touring routes & trails

Fossil Creek – Fossil Creek Park loop from Horestooth Overlook

Moderate

4.6

(9618)

11,050

riders

Fossil Creek – Fossil Creek Park loop from Horestooth Overlook

01:48

29.4km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area

Redtail Grove Natural Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1

7.19 km

Fossil Creek

Highlight • River

Here you are within sight of Fossil Creek. This river is a natural habitat for many birds and has encouraged the creation of a natural area of tranquility for wildlife. The trail crosses this sanctuary.

Showing Translation

Tip by

2

9.11 km

Redtail Grove Natural Area

Highlight • Forest

Recently opened to the public, Redtail Grove Natural Area is a prime location in Fort Collins for outdoor exploration and wildlife viewing.

Tip by

3

11.2 km

Fossil Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This beautiful park with paths and fossils is perfect for family walks.

Tip by

B

29.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

4.00 km

2.97 km

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

8.53 km

545 m

492 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,490 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Tuesday 19 May

9°C

1°C

65 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

1

Poudre River Trail

00:48h

12.0km

10m

4.7

83

Loveland Recreation Trail Loop

01:50h

31.4km

100m

4.3

64

Spring Creek, Fossil Creek, and Power Trail Loop

02:00h

34.4km

140m

5.0

73

Poudre River Trail

02:22h

40.5km

80m

4.5

32

Loveland Recreation Trail Loop

03:11h

55.0km

210m

4.0

27

Fort Collins loop via the Spring Creek Trail

02:15h

38.7km

150m

5.0

25

Poudre River Trail

01:54h

33.1km

70m

4.2

21

Loveland Recreation Trail Loop

02:18h

39.9km

130m

4.3

10

Poudre River and Great Western Trail Loop

01:12h

20.6km

40m

4.5

4

Poudre River and Spring Creek Trails Loop

01:56h

31.8km

110m

1

North Fort Collins loop via Poudre Trail

05:26h

70.8km

310m

4

Windsor Lake/Founders Green Park loop

00:39h

8.83km

10m