Fort Collins Hiking Trails

Foothills adventures at your doorstep

Fort Collins sits at the edge of the Rocky Mountain foothills, with excellent hiking just minutes from downtown. From iconic rock formations to river trails, here are the essential hikes near Fort Collins.

Horsetooth Rock Trail

Fort Collins' Iconic Hike

5.4-mile roundtrip to the distinctive rock formation visible from town. Panoramic summit views.

Moderate-Hard 5.4 mi

Arthur's Rock Trail

Lory State Park

3.7-mile roundtrip through Lory State Park to a granite summit with Horsetooth views.

Moderate 3.7 mi

Grey Rock Trail

Poudre Canyon Challenge

7-mile roundtrip to a granite dome overlooking the Poudre Canyon. Challenging and rewarding.

Hard 7 mi

Poudre River Trail

Urban Greenway

21+ miles of paved riverside trail through Fort Collins. Perfect for biking, running, or walking.

Easy Paved

Coyote Ridge Trail

Natural Area Loop

8.4-mile loop through prairie and foothills. Excellent for trail running and mountain biking.

Moderate 8.4 mi

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