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

Looking for a trail that combines Colorado's iconic rock formations with a refreshing waterfall? This adventure through the Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock delivers both in one great package. Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Mountain summit are the main features of this route. Expect some beautiful views as you travel along the Horsetooth Rock, Walthan, Spring Creek, and Horsetooth Falls Trails.

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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564 m

Intersection of Horsetooth Rock & Falls Trails and great views

After climbing up the hilly meadow on the well-worn Horsetooth Rock Trail you hit a small ridge line where you get great panoramic views of the surrounding area. This is …

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1.84 km

Horsetooth Falls (base of falls and pool)

Horsetooth Falls is a 20 foot waterfall in the heart of the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. At the base of the falls the water collects in a large pool and …

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5.89 km

Horseshoe Rock Trail (scramble section just before the summit)

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 …

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5.98 km

Horsetooth Rock

After scrambling up a series of short, but exposed feeling, ramps and ledges you reach the top of the iconic Horsetooth Rock. You get fantastic panoramic views from this long, …

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7.35 km

Horsetooth Rock Trail (Steep Steps)

After passing a large, crumbly rock formation the trail trends steeply upward. After climbing some wooden stairs you are rewarded with a great overlook, which is a nice spot to …

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9.92 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.62 km

226 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Tuesday 30 September

24°C

11°C

15 %

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

Intersection of Horsetooth Rock & Falls Trails and great views

Horsetooth Falls (base of falls and pool)

Horseshoe Rock Trail (scramble section just before the summit)

Horsetooth Rock

Horsetooth Rock Trail (Steep Steps)

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