Ancient fossils still lie hidden in the bold and bronzen buttes of Badlands National Park, a protected wilderness penetrated by hiking and biking trails.
Arthur’s Rock trail is one of the premier hikes in Larimer county. The trail reaches the summit of Arthur’s rock at an elevation of 6,780 feet offering spectacular views of Horsetooth reservoir, and Colorado’s Front Range.
Permitted uses: Foot only
ADA accessible: No
Pets: Yes
Details
Location:
Lory State Park near Fort Collins
Length:
3.4 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Intermediate Difficult
Time:
2 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5600
Elevation Change:
1200
Season:
Year Round
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Lory State Park
Take U.S. 287 north from Ft. Collins through LaPorte, then turn left at the Bellvue Exit onto County Road 23N. Turn left again, go 1.4 miles and take a right on County Road 25G. Drive another 1.6 miles to the park entrance.
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