Best trails in Fort Collins
Looking for a great trail near Fort Collins, Colorado? AllTrails has 56 great hiking trails, running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. If you're looking for the best trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, we've got you covered. You'll also find some great local park options, like Horsetooth Mountain Open Space or Hermit Park. Just looking to take a quick stroll? We've got 28 easy trails in Fort Collins ranging from 0.9 to 19.8 miles and from 4,849 to 5,898 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Top trails (56)
Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock Trail
#1 - Horsetooth Falls and Horsetooth Rock Trail
Horsetooth Mountain Open Spacemoderate
(1084)
(1084)Length: 5.7 mi • Est. 3 h 22 m
There is an $9 car permit fee for out-of-town visitors.Show more
Horsetooth Falls
#2 - Horsetooth Falls
Horsetooth Mountain Open Spaceeasy(512)
(512)Length: 2.2 mi • Est. 1 h 9 m
Note: Day Pass Fee $9Show more
Horsetooth Falls Loop Trail
#3 - Horsetooth Falls Loop Trail
Horsetooth Mountain Open Spacemoderate(344)
(344)Length: 2.9 mi • Est. 1 h 34 m
$9 fee to park and the machine will only accept Visa or Mastercard.Show more
Coyote Ridge Trail
#4 - Coyote Ridge Trail
Coyote Ridge Natural Areaeasy(512)
(512)Length: 4.1 mi • Est. 2 h 2 m
Coyote Ridge Trail is a 4.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Fort Collins, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a nShow more
South Ridge and Horsetooth Rock to Horsetooth Mountain
#5 - South Ridge and Horsetooth Rock to Horsetooth Mountain
Horsetooth Mountain Open Spacehard(414)
(414)Length: 4.9 mi • Est. 2 h 55 m
South Ridge and Horsetooth Rock to Horsetooth Mountain is a 4.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Fort Collins, Colorado that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as diShow more
Mount McConnel Trail
#6 - Mount McConnel Trail
Roosevelt National Forestmoderate(195)
(195)Length: 5.2 mi • Est. 3 h 2 m
Please note: As of May 26, 2020, users have reported that gate is closed to the lot. You can find parking along hwy 14 by the gate.
To access Mount McConnel Trail (#992) you must choose from eitherShow more
Horsetooth Mountain Trail
#7 - Horsetooth Mountain Trail
Horsetooth Mountain Open Spacemoderate(153)
(153)Length: 8.9 mi • Est. 4 h 56 m
Please note: trail reportedly closed at about the midway point.
This addition to Horsetooth Mountain Park can be found just northwest of Inlet Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir, nestled against the easternShow more
Rim Rock Trail
#8 - Rim Rock Trail
Coyote Ridge Natural Areamoderate(69)
(69)Length: 6.6 mi • Est. 3 h 23 m
A pleasant extension to Coyote Ridge. Go along the top of the ridge then drop down using several switchbacks until you reach a small valley. After you cross the valley, head up a draw that carries youShow more
Overlook Trail via Foothills Trail
#9 - Overlook Trail via Foothills Trail
Maxwell Natural Areaeasy(196)
(196)Length: 3.9 mi • Est. 1 h 58 m
Overlook Trail via Foothills Trail is a 3.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Fort Collins, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trShow more
Reservoir Ridge Trail
#10 - Reservoir Ridge Trail
Reservoir Ridge Natural Areamoderate(165)
(165)Length: 4.8 mi • Est. 2 h 22 m
There are about 5 miles of soft surface trail. Reservoir Ridge is the northern end of the 8.2 mile Foothills Trail. The Foothills Trail connects Pineridge, Maxwell and Reservoir Ridge natural areas. TShow more
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