The Best Hiking in Fort Collins
Looking for the best hiking in Fort Collins? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Fort Collins. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Fort Collins
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Fort Collins, Colorado
River Ponds Trail Loop
2.04 mi / 62 ft gainRiver Ponds Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
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Riverbend Pond Loop
2.65 mi / 82 ft gainRiverbend Pond Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Wilcox Trail
1.42 mi / 66 ft gainWilcox Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
North Shield Pond Trail
3.01.54 mi / 43 ft gainNorth Shield Pond Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Spring Creek Park Trail
1.66 mi / 82 ft gainSpring Creek Park Trail is a loop trail near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Pineridge Trail
4.14 mi / 282 ft gainPineridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Cathy Fromme Fossil Creek Trail
5.01 mi / 240 ft gainCathy Fromme Fossil Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Overlook Trail via Foothills Trail
4 mi / 548 ft gainOverlook Trail via Foothills Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Hike to "The A" via the Foothills Trail
5.04.1 mi / 565 ft gainWhy is there an A on the side of the mountain? The "A" stands for Aggies. When Colorado State University was first founded in 1870, it was originally called Colorado Agricultural College. The mascot at the time was The Aggies. Though the college has now become Colorado State and its mascot, The R...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Horsetooth Reservoir North Foothills Trail
2.64 mi / 295 ft gainHorsetooth Reservoir North Foothills Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Reservoir Ridge Trail
4.9 mi / 499 ft gainReservoir Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Hike the North Loop via Foothills Trail
5.06.5 mi / 700 ft gainDespite its singular name, the Foothills Trail in Fort Collins is an interconnected series of trails that follows the ridges and hogsbacks which comprise the majority of the eastern side of the Horsetooth Reservoir. The trail can be accessed at several points along its length (by trails also call...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Fat Tire Bike the Foothills Trail
5.08.5 mi / 1000 ft gainThe Reservoir Ridge and Foothills trail system around Horsetooth Reservoir and Fort Collins is excellent for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. During the winter it is particularly great for fat tire mountain biking, and the Foothills Trail is one of the best. The trail itself is roughly...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Horsetooth Mountain Trail
9.04 mi / 2037 ft gainHorsetooth Mountain Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Masonville, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Stout Loop via Swan Johnson Trail
5.91 mi / 1398 ft gainStout Loop via Swan Johnson Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Swan Johnson Trail to Sawmill Trail to Shoreline Trail Loop
4.4 mi / 846 ft gainSwan Johnson Trail to Sawmill Trail to Shoreline Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more