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Written by Ryan
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 Hiking Horsetooth Mountain Park
Horsetooth Mountain Park is one of the most popular hiking spots for people in Fort Collins and surrounding areas, due in part to the ease of access, as well as the multitude of trails available in this area. Horsetooth Rock is a very prominent feature that is easily visible to the west of Fort Collins and people are drawn to this place in part because it is such a short drive from Fort Collins, as well as the beautiful scenery surrounding of the mountain and adjacent Horsetooth Reservoir.
The Horsetooth Park Trails begin at the main parking area, just off of Rte 38 (See Map). To get to the top of Horsetooth Rock you can take either of the two trails from the parking area. We hiked the trail heading east from the parking area, which forks less than a half mile along. The Horsetooth Rock Trail is marked here and leads you up the side of a very steep slope (probably the most difficult of the whole trail). During the summer and the very high temperatures, this may not be the best option because in addition to the challenging terrain, there is not shade. |
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Written by Ryan
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 Hiking Trails Near Denver
Mathews/Winters Park is only 15 minutes from downtown Denver. This one of several great hiking places in the area and is only a few minutes from the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater. The geology of the area is spectacular, with a prominent hogback, as well as beautiful colors along the trails contrasting with the vegetation. The views of the eastern plains are incredible, as they appear with mountains on either side.
From the parking area there is a short walk down to where the trail starts. You can either follow the Red Rocks Trail or The Village Walk Trail. The latter is a short loop that meets up with the Red Rocks trail in 0.6 miles. It follows the perimeter of the Mount Vernon historical town site. There are some great views to the east from this trail, as well as good opportunities to see wildlife. Near the intersection of the trails, there is a path that leads up to an old cemetery. |
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 Hiking the Alpine Ridge Trail
The hiking trail just opposite the Alpine Visitors Center at Rocky Mountain National Park seems like a casual stroll along the mountainside. However, one will soon discover this hiking trail, known as the Alpine Ridge Trail, is far from being a casual stroll. With a starting elevation of 11,700 feet, one of the few places to go is down. This trail will send you along the mountain side as it descends meeting up with Poudre Lake. The elevation of Poudre Lake is around 10,758 feet. It’s important when hiking at RMNP to keep in mind that the elevation level can affect a hiker’s ability to breathe. With elevations ranging from 7,500 feet to over 12,000 feet it’s important to keep this in mind.
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