Conditioning hike. 3 pm departure. Steep, Towers Trail. 4 mi or per group

For some this is a stroll. For me it's a conditioning hike, aerobic and cardiac. It gets easier week to week. (That's my story, and ...)

We stop infrequently for a breather.

** TIMING

We'll start the hike at 3 p.m. unless we're all there earlier.

** HIKE

3.5 mile out and back but we usually add about half a mile.

There's an 825' ascent in one mile. Steep.

Swan Johnson Trail (0.5 mile, flat) to Towers Trail (1.25 miles, steep) and back.

Infrequent stops to take a breather.

*** FEE AREA

Yes.

Larimer County park pass works.

** TRAIL MAP

Above, and:

https://www.larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/horsetooth-mountain

** GETTING TO TRAILHEAD

Soderberg Trailhead
Address: 3909 Shoreline Dr · Fort Collins, CO

See the map link or GPS to the address immediately above.

** PARKING

Parking is somewhat scarce when the park is busy. Carpooling always a good idea depending on day of week, time of day.

** BRING

Weather in Colorado can change rapidly. Plan to dress for the current weather, but bring something to add on just in case.

Water. Yes, bring some.

** WATER

While there is potable water at the trailhead, I'm not sure it is still turned on. Best to bring your own.

** RESTROOM

"Rustic" restroom at trailhead.

** DOGS

Leashed dogs are allowed, but please, can they be friendly and good with other dogs?

** HOST

My name is Kim. I'm male, 6'1", medium length brown hair (some of it grey) and I look like Brad Pitt (totally kidding). The profile photo is from November 2021.

I'm often in a bright orange vest and trying to look like The Great Pumpkin.

** CONTACT INFO

My cell is 970-215-6359.
Email is kim@thekimballs.com.

If you send email please text me so I know to look for it. Otherwise the spam filter will gobble it up.

** RUNNING LATE? MORE INFO?

Contact info is above. Text the cell if you wish, or post a message, whichever is easier

I look forward to hiking with you!