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Horsetooth Reservoir – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

Horsetooth Reservoir – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

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Horsetooth Reservoir – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

01:51

36.9km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.34 km

Bingham Hill

Highlight • Climb

Bingham Hill is a short, punchy climb that is a local favorite. The hill is located northwest of Fort Collins, just north of Horsetooth Reservoir, and features a steep, 1-mile …

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18.1 km

View of Horsetooth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

South Centennial Drive hugs the eastern shoreline of Horsetooth Reservoir, revealing wide open views of the water. The reservoir was created in the 1930s to address to create a consistent …

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20.2 km

Horsetooth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Horstooth Reservoir is located at the West of Fort Collines. It is 6,5 milles long, which is great for a bike ride !

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22.8 km

Skyline Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

High up on the northern edge of the steep hills and cliffs above Horsetooth Reservoir is the Skyline Picnic Area and a small gravel parking lot. This scenic spot is …

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30.9 km

Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River

Highlight • Bridge

This section of the Poudre Trail crosses an amazing box bridge made out of wood and steel beams just past the Butterfly Woods Natural Area. In this riparian (riverside) forest …

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31.2 km

The Poudre Trail is a beautiful place for biking along the Poudre River. The river changes personality through the seasons from quiet and calm to loud and raging, so each visit can be a different experience.

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36.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

10.5 km

6.92 km

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

6.55 km

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,530 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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Horsetooth Reservoir – Poudre Trail loop from City Park

Bingham Hill

Second Dam

View of Horsetooth Reservoir

Horsetooth Reservoir

Third Dam

Skyline Picnic Area

Bridge over the Cache la Poudre River

Poudre Trail

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