Moderate+, 4 mile, 300 PM, South Ridge Trail, out/back

I do this frequently, almost every Monday, just to stay active.

A conditioning hike, aerobic and cardiac.

Rocky in places, I use poles as do several others.

Infrequent stops for breathers.

------- 6550 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526 -------
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** HIKE:

4 mile out and back.
975' elevation gain.

South Ridge Trail, to intersection of South Ridge Trail and Horsetooth Rock Trail, and then back down South Ridge Trail to trailhead.

The first two miles are steadily and sometimes sharply uphill. The other two (returning) are not.

This is almost all road, so wide; easy conversation side by side.

*** FEE AREA

Yes.

Larimer County park pass works.

** TRAIL MAP:

Above, and:

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

** GETTING TO TRAILHEAD:

Trailhead address: 6550 W County Rd 38 E, Fort Collins, CO 80526

See the map link or use GPS.

** PARKING:

Parking is somewhat scarce when the park is busy. If you can carpool all the better.

If you want to or can car pool, please post to the group.

** 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.

** CONTACT INFO

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

** RUNNING LATE? MORE INFO?

Contact info is above. Text the cell or post a message … whichever is easier.

I look forward to hiking with you!