Name: South Ridge Trail
Rating: 3.1

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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.

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Local Club: Overland Mountain Bike Club

Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

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Brook Mooney

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3.1 from 27 votes

#13

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#11403

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3.1 from 27 votes

5 Star		11%
4 Star		22%
3 Star		41%
2 Star		19%
1 Star		7%

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#13

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#1,097

in Colorado

#11,403

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Oct 9, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

Beautiful views of Horsetooth Reservoir from a little off of South Ridge

Oct 9, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

Deep in the pain cave on the Southridge Road climb. Riders earn their turns on the 4SOH course.

Sep 28, 2016 near Laporte, CO

Rocky section right near the top of Wathen

May 22, 2021 near Bellvue, CO

View of Longs Peak from Horsetooth Mountain

Oct 9, 2017 near Bellvue, CO

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Apr 17, 2023

Sam Lockwood

See wathan trail notes.

Aug 13, 2022

Jackson Vidmar

Aug 19, 2021

Ben Kirby

Jun 10, 2021

Blake Szymczak

Sep 26, 2020

Matt Heath

Dec 11, 2019

Grayson Barber

Aug 17, 2019

Nathan Van Deel

Steady ascent with a fun and winding return to he bottom. 2.3mi — 1h 00m

Nov 10, 2018

Peyton A

6mi

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

Sep 27, 2015

Andrew Hanes

A few killer uphills. Too much fun riding down.

Jul 3, 2015

Jared Crockett

That's a long steep grind!

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South Ridge Trail

“A great way to gain some elevation in Horsetooth Mountain Park. ”

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6,882' 2,098 m

5,800' 1,768 m

1,082' 330 m

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