Loveland, Colorado
Top Spots in and near Loveland
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Loveland, Colorado
Hike the Devil's Backbone in Colorado
4.32.5 miThe Devils Backbone Open Space offers great hiking in the Front Range foothills. The main feature is the rock formation running along the western boundary of the park, but the open space also supports a large wildlife and plant population. Here, you'll find great opportunities for year-round hiki...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Hike the Coyote Ridge Trail
1.03 mi / 550 ft gainThe Coyote Ridge Natural Area is one of several Larimer County "gateway" preserves and Open Lands that lead into the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, connecting the shrublands of the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountain themselves through a network of trails, parks, and preserves. The Coyote Rid...Read more -
Loveland, Colorado
Climb Green Ridge in the Roosevelt National Forest
9.8 mi / 2400 ft gainGreen Ridge is a fantastic series of summits in the Front Range that make for excellence training hikes, but is often forgotten as it lies outside of the nearby Bobcat Ridge Natural Area and just inside of Roosevelt National Forest. The summit itself at 7,402' is fantastic, featuring a nearly 900...Read more -
Loveland, Colorado
Hike the Valley Loop Trail in the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
4.4 mi / 500 ft gainThe Valley Loop Trail in the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area begins at the main entrance of the Natural Area, just off W County Road 32 C near Masonville, west of Fort Collins and the Horsetooth Reservoir.To get there take West County Road 38 E west from Fort Collins over and around the Horsetooth Rese...Read more -
Loveland, Colorado
Hike the D.R. Trail in the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
3.76.2 mi / 1050 ft gainD.R. Trail, named for David Rice Pulliam who donated the land to create the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area, is a 3.1 mile spur off the Valley Loop Trail that climbs roughly 1,000' into Mahoney Park before it intersects with the Powerline and Ginny Trails. To get to the start of the trail, take the Val...Read more -
Loveland, Colorado
Hike the Powerline Trail in the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
3.8 mi / 1100 ft gainPowerline Trail is a 1.9 mile spur off the Valley Loop Trail in the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area that climbs 1,100 feet from the valley floor to Mahoney Park.To get to the start of the trail, take the Valley Loop Trail .9 miles in the Bobcat Ridge Natural Area from the main entrance of the Natural A...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Hike to Horsetooth Rock
4.55 mi / 1440 ft gainThe Horsetooth Mountain Park Open Space is located just 4 miles from Fort Collins. The 2,886 acre park offers 29 miles of hiking, biking, and horse back riding trails.Having taken both the multi use trail and the hiking only trail, I recommend the hiking only. This trail offers you the views and ...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Hike to Horsetooth Falls
4.52.22 mi / 101 ft gainHorsetooth Mountain Park is an outdoor trail haven just minutes from downtown Ft. Collins. The 2711 acre area has 29 miles of trails of varying length and difficulty for all levels of adventurers to explore. Horsetooth Falls is one of the shortest (yet stunning) trails in the area. This hike is i...Read more -
Windsor, Colorado
Windsor Lake Loop Trail
4.02.28 mi / 36 ft gainWindsor Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Windsor, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
"The A" via the Foothills Trail
5.04.14 mi / 531 ft gainWhy is there an A on the side of the mountain? The "A" stands for Aggies. When Colorado State University was first founded in 1870, it was originally called Colorado Agricultural College. The mascot at the time was The Aggies. Though the college has now become Colorado State and its mascot, The...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Horsetooth Reservoir North Foothills Trail
2.64 mi / 295 ft gainHorsetooth Reservoir North Foothills Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Hike Arthur's Rock in Lory State Park
4.83.7 mi / 1150 ft gainThe climb to the summit of Arthur's Rock in Lory State Park provides relative isolation and solitude just 30 minutes from downtown Fort Collins along with great hiking, trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, and horseback riding.Arthur's Rock Trail is the most direct route to the summit, ...Read more -
Longmont, Colorado
Hike or Trail Run on Rabbit Mountain, CO
4.03.95 mi / 472 ft gainThis is a great hike/trail run in Boulder County. It is located between Longmont and Lyons and is part of Boulder County Open Space. Rabbit Mountain has over 5 miles of trails and 2,733 acres of beautiful open space. The views are incredible as most of your hike you are looking out at the entire ...Read more -
Longmont, Colorado
McIntosh Lake Loop
4.53.6 mi / 72 ft gainMcIntosh Lake is in northwest Longmont. The 3.6-mile loop extends all the way around the lake, with the first half being on a paved cement trail with neighborhood playgrounds, basketball, volleyball, and a seasonally open restroom. The trail turns to dirt on the western half of the loop, and here...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
North Shield Pond Trail
3.01.54 mi / 43 ft gainNorth Shield Pond Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Mountain Bike Reservoir Ridge
2.3 mi / 216 ft gainSummary One of my favorite post-work rides in Fort Collins, Colorado is a short but challenging loop along Reservoir Ridge. The scenery is incredible and includes water, mountains, a great trail system, and a spattering of intermediate, rocky sections. This is a solid loop to get your heart rate ...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Loveland
Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins / Lakeside KOA Holiday
Welcome to the KOA closest to Fort Collins. You'll find plenty of amenities here to please the entire family. Enjoy the 9-acre catch-and-...
Estes Park, Colorado
Estes Park / Rocky Mountain National Park KOA Holiday
At 7,500 feet, this campground is an ideal base camp for exploring the town of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. During peak s...
Bellvue, Colorado
Ansel Watrous
Overview
Ansel Watrous Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colo., along Highway 14. V...
Wellington, Colorado
Fort Collins North / Wellington KOA Journey
College town Fort Collins and cowpoke town Cheyenne, Wyoming, are both close enough to explore in the same day from this rural campground...
Allenspark, Colorado
Olive Ridge
Overview
The Olive Ridge Campground is located within the Roosevelt National Forest, situated near the southeastern corner of Rocky Mount...
Livermore, Colorado
Narrows (Co)
Overview
Narrows Campground is located on the Cache la Poudre River, 32 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, along Highway 14. Visi...