Timber🌲Trail to Arthur’s Rock 🪨 Loop Hike - Lory State Park

DIFFICULTY: about 9 miles with about 1,800 feet elevation gain. This is a self-created trail so actual mileage and elevation gain could be a little different.

We hike as a group at a moving pace of about 2.5 mph. Although the group may split up due to different hiking paces, everyone is expected to wait at all intersections, creek crossings & periodically otherwise so that we can regroup and so no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes.

FEE: If you do not have an annual Colorado state parks pass, there is a $10 fee for a day pass.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: Arthur's Rock is a formation of pegmatite granite that bulges out of the rolling foothills on Colorado's Front Range. The hike ascends to panoramic views of Fort Collins and Horsetooth Reservoir and the wide expanse of the Great Plains beyond. At Arthur’s Rock, we can ascend a short and easy 50-foot scramble to soak in the best views. On the way back, we will hike the trails along Horsetooth Reservoir and take the side trails down to the water. Here is a link to my self-made trail in AllTrails: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/map-february-15-2026-e725ade?u=i&sh=ittjkn

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the trailhead for the Timber Trail which is the first right turn after you pass the Visitors Center. To get there, you can click on the following alltrails link and click directions. This is not the hike we will be doing, but it will get you to the trailhead: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/timber-trail
I will post the park photo with an arrow showing where we will meet. Look for my blue Subaru Outback.

DOGS ALLOWED IF FOLLOW PARK RULES: Dogs must be on leash at all times. Please be sure your dog is well behaved and can handle the length of the walk. Dog owners must clean up pet excrement.

IMPORTANT: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky. I am not a professional guide and am simply hosting this event. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are capable of performing this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 2 hikes, you will be booted from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Water, snacks, layers of clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, and anything else you deem essential. PLEASE ALSO BRING MICROSPIKES IN CASE WE NEED THEM.

WEATHER: Here is the NOAA forecast for the hike location. For hourly temps, wind, precipitation, etc., click “Hourly Weather Forecast” in the upper right. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.5866785&lon=-105.1843306

REQUIRED WAIVER: If you have not already done so, you must sign the updated waiver with our new meetup name prior to this hike. I will have copies at the trailhead that you can sign or you may print, sign, and bring it with you from the following website: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p728z28jjuwdzws/Waiver%20Corona.pdf?dl=0
If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike timely.