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

Looking for a trail that combines iconic rock formations with sweeping Front Range views? The Horsetooth …

Last updated: September 25, 2025

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564 m

Intersection of Horsetooth Rock and Horsetooth Falls trails — great views

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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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2.24 km

Horsetooth Rock Trail (Steep Steps)

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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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3.75 km

Horseshoe Rock Trail (scramble section just before the summit)

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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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3.84 km

Horsetooth Rock

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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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8.16 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.44 km

516 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.96 km

127 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (2,170 m)

Lowest point (1,760 m)

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Intersection of Horsetooth Rock and Horsetooth Falls trails — great views

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