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South Ridge Trail

 2.9 (13)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Collins
  5. Horsetooth Mountain Park
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2.3 Miles 3.6 Kilometers


Doubletrack

1,082' 330 m

Ascent

-14' -4 m

Descent

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

6,882' 2,098 m

High

5,800' 1,768 m

Low

Shared By Brook Mooney

Conditions

All Clear 3 days ago
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“A great way to gain some elevation in Horsetooth Mountain Park. ”

— Brook Mooney
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Description

An access road heading out of the main parking lot, this is a popular way to get a good portion of the way up Horsetooth Mountain. While there is little in the way of technical terrain, the steepness in some sections warrants an Intermediate rating.

Contacts

Local Club: Overland Mountain Bike Club

Aug 15, 2018: Curt Gowdy Volunteer Trail Day 2 – Saturday, August 25th – Sign Up Now!

Aug 6, 2018: Tour de Fat Fort Collins is Saturday, September 1st – Support the Club and Volunteer Now!

Aug 2, 2018: August Club Meeting at Drake Cycles’ New Location – 902 West Drake Rd, Unit 9

Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

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Jul 1, 2018
Sarah Holmes
Rough as a beginner but still good. Would love to come back when I get more experience.
Apr 11, 2018
Bryce Maddy
1.2mi
Dec 2, 2017
Travis Parsons
Jul 30, 2017
Wes Ga
May 5, 2017
Robin Conley
Apr 11, 2017
Luke Brewer
Apr 8, 2017
Rob Hoffman
3mi
May 30, 2016
Pat Grewe

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Trail Ratings

  2.9 from 13 votes

#12

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#13640

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  2.9 from 13 votes
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4 Star
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3 Star
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#12

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#1,287

in Colorado

#13,640

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Photos

Triple Lean at Horsetooth Mountain
Triple Lean at Horsetooth Mountain
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View of Longs Peak from Horsetooth Mountain
View of Longs Peak from Horsetooth Mountain
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Deep in the pain cave on the Southridge Road climb. Riders earn their turns on the 4SOH course.
Deep in the pain cave on the Southridge Road cl…
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Beautiful views of Horsetooth Reservoir from a little off of South Ridge
Beautiful views of Horsetooth Reservoir from a…
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