Hike Well Gulch Natural Trail (A-)

Name: Hike Well Gulch Natural Trail (A-)
Start: 2025-07-12T07:00:00-06:00
End: 2025-07-12T12:00:00-06:00
Location: Lory State Park

Hosted By

Kathy C. and Tom B.

Details

Hike Description: This is a loop hike in Lory State Park near Fort Collins, CO. We will begin at the Eltuck Picnic area with a short excursion down to Horsetooth Reservoir on the South Eltuck Bay Trail. Then back up to start the loop going up as far as Timber Trail before coming down on the opposite leg of the loop. This hike provides nice views of the reservoir, surrounding foothills, rock features and trees. Hike limit is 8.
Hike Length, Starting Elevation, Elevation Gain: The hike distance is about 3 miles, starting at 5,450'. The elevation gain is about 600'. The trail is rocky in places with fairly noticeable incline.
Meetup Location and Rideshare amount: The meeting place for this hike will be Jax West in Loveland at Eisenhower and Wilson. Drivers to the Trailhead will be determined prior to the hike date. Roundtrip travel to the trailhead is 40 miles so the rideshare fee is $4. If there is interest, we can stop at O Me O MY Coffee Shop in LaPorte for coffee/breakfast.
Lateness: We will wait only 5 minutes for late arrivals at the meetup location. Please allow extra time to get to the meetup location by the stated meetup time.
Hike Pace: This hike will be at a moderate. We hike as a group and will stop at appropriate spots, as needed, along the way for water, snacks, photos, etc.
Things to Bring: Water, snacks, appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, hiking poles.
Weather Forecast: See the forecast for the trail area here: https://forecast.weather.gov (enter the location). Any changes to the hike due to weather conditions will be communicated on Meetup.
Cancellation of Hike: Hikes are always subject to date/time change or cancellation due to weather, trail conditions or closures, or other unforeseen circumstances. You will be notified if the hike is cancelled for any reason.
Required Waiver: If you have not already done so, you must sign the LMC waiver available on our website (see below) prior to this hike. Copies will be available at the meetup location, or you may print, sign, and bring with you a form available at this link: https://lovelandmountainclub.org/images/Forms/2024application-renewal-waiver.pdf. If you choose to sign the waiver on the day of hike, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike on time. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you can perform this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.
Covid Protocol: Fully Covid vaccinated hikers only for carpooling. At the hike leader's discretion, non-vaccinated hikers may meet at the trailhead. Please contact the hike leader to discuss this matter.