Directions to Trailhead: From Ft. Collins, take Harmony Road west. At the intersection with south Taft Ave, Harmony turns into County Road 38E. Follow 38E for over six miles as it winds west through the foothills. The park will be on your right.
About This Trail: We love this park. No, really... LOVE this park!! This park is one that we've ridden many, many times. If you take your time, there really isn't anything you can't learn how to do here. Horsetooth has it all; well kept service roads, tough climbs, long downhills, technical singletrack, and more. If you're in the mood for a long ride, you can take the trails all the way over to Lory State Park to the north. Horsetooth is big enough that you can go many times before doing the same loop twice. The land for the park was purchased from the Culver and Soderberg families in the early 1980's by Larimer County. Both families had homesteads on the land, and continue to live in the area to this day. Before the homesteads, the land was occupied by local indian tribes. Indian legend has it that Horsetooth Rock is the heart of a giant that turned into stone after he was killed by a young warrior.
Trail Description: Start riding up the service road at the north side of the parking lot. After about half a mile, the service road forks. Take a left and start climbing again. Follow the road until it merges with the main trail. At this point, go left where you will soon encounter a section of stairs. After the top of the stairs, continue until you see the sign for Wathen Trail. Take Wathen and descend into the valley below. In the valley, take a right onto the Spring Creek Trail. Follow this trail until it crosses a stream. Climb up the hill on the other side of the stream. The trail soon turns into a service road that will lead you back to your car. This is a 5 mile loop. For a longer ride, explore the surrounding trails. You're sure to find a loop you'll like.
