How long is Horsetooth Falls hike?
2.35 miles
Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Park – Fort Collins
Round-Trip Length: | 2.35 miles (roundtrip to base of falls) |
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Start-End Elevation: | 5,815′ – 5,830′ (5,923′ max elevation) |
Elevation Change: | +15′ net elevation gain (+425′ total roundtrip elevation gain) |
Skill Level: | Easy-Moderate |
Dogs Allowed: | Yes |
Are dogs allowed at Horsetooth Falls?
In sum, all three trails (Horsetooth Falls, Spring Creek, and Soderberg) are family friendly and dog friendly because they are short, include mild changes in elevation, and offer varied terrain and landscapes.
What time does Horsetooth falls close?
Hours: The main Horsetooth Mountain Trailhead is open 24 hours a day. The Soderberg Open Space Trailhead is open sunrise to sunset. Parking: This can be an issue at the very busy open space. Your best bet of finding a spot is arriving before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., especially on weekends and holidays.
Is Hewlett Gulch Trail open?
The Hewlett Gulch Trail is open all year.
What does the A stand for in Fort Collins?
Aggies
Any Fort Collins resident knows the “A” stands for Aggies, Colorado State University’s (formerly Colorado A&M) mascot until 1957. They’ve learned this, because they’re forced to explain why it’s an “A”— not an “R” for Rams — whenever a friend visits Fort Collins for the first time; it’s an inevitable conversation.
Can you swim at Pinewood reservoir?
No swimming is allowed. Drinking water and vault restrooms are located in each campground.
Is the Horsetooth Falls hiking trail any good?
Horsetooth Falls was flowing with a decent, steady stream which was nice, as some earlier reviews warned of low water. There is very minimal shade/coverage so it was pretty hot at nearly 80* by mid morning. Hiking Fee Great! Muddy Just so everyone knows, this is a Hiking trail only!!! Alltrails needs to fix this.
How crocable is Horsetooth falls?
As for horsetooth falls, it was a VERY crocable hike, some moments where sport mode may have been necessary, but overall pretty casual croc hike. Gorgeous views and the waterfall was running ever so slightly.
How many miles of trails are in Horsetooth Mountain Park?
Horsetooth Mountain Park is an outdoor trail haven just minutes from downtown Ft. Collins. The 2711 acre area has 29 miles of trails of varying length and difficulty for all levels of adventurers to explore. Horsetooth Falls is one of the shortest (yet stunning) trails in the area.
Is the horse tooth falls trail on Google Maps?
Do not put “horse tooth falls trail” on google maps, instead put it as “horsetooth mountain open space” Busy hike but great for families! No shade so make such to take a hat on a hot day. If you go to the top of the waterfall trail keep an eye out on the left side before the trail ends for the little falls views.