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Horsetooth Reservoir – North Loop Trail loop from City Park

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Horsetooth Reservoir – North Loop Trail loop from City Park

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Horsetooth Reservoir – North Loop Trail loop from City Park

02:08

27.5km

330m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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413 m

Sheldon Lake (City Park, Fort Collins)

Highlight • Lake

Sheldon Lake, or City Park Lake, is a pond in the heart of Fort Collins. It is a popular spot with locals and visitors alike on hot summer days where …

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6.12 km

Maxwell Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

Maxwell Natural Area is a foothills area with views of the surrounding mountains and the city of Fort Collins. Within the park is the 1.5-mile Maxwell Trail that connects with the 9.6-mile Foothills Trail that travels through the city.

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7.54 km

Horsetooth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Horstooth Reservoir is located at the West of Fort Collines. It is 6,5 milles long, which is great for a bike ride !

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10.2 km

Sunrise Picnic Area & Beach Access

Highlight • Beach

Overlooking the water and foothills from a highpoint Sunrise Picnic Area is scenic spot on the northeastern side of Horsetooth Reservoir. There is a large parking lot, picnic tables, bathrooms, …

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11.7 km

Ridgeline Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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15.5 km

Reservoir Ridge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Reservoir Ridge Trail is a challenging, but scenic trail that take you up to the high ridge line overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir. You can link this trail with the popular Foothills …

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16.4 km

North Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The North Loop Trail is a narrow singletrack trail that ascends the ridge line just below Horsetooth Reservoir. The trail is probably best counter clockwise. There are a few rocky …

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19.6 km

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

Nature Reserve

21.4 km

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

Highlight • Trail

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area in Fort Collins, CO, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a variety of activities such as mountain biking, hiking, and running. The area features …

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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

7.97 km

2.23 km

1.29 km

945 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

7.48 km

4.69 km

4.08 km

513 m

445 m

Elevation

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Horsetooth Reservoir – North Loop Trail loop from City Park

Sheldon Lake (City Park, Fort Collins)

Maxwell Natural Area

Horsetooth Reservoir

Sunrise Picnic Area & Beach Access

Ridgeline Trail

Reservoir Ridge Trail

North Loop Trail

Reservoir Ridge Natural Area

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