Trip
Hiking – Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
Weekly Evening Training Hike at Horsetooth Mountain. (Photo credit Shannon Bruns)
Contacts
- Thu, Feb 9, 2023
- Northern Colorado
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,440 ft
- Pace: 2.6-3.0 mph
- 6 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space Trailhead (6650 W County Rd 38E) ready to hike at 5:30 PM. For those wanting to carpool from Fort Collins meet at JJs Country Corner at 5:10 departure time is 5:15 PM.
This is a training hike. We will be doing a moderate/fast pace and not make any stops until the top. The group will stick together. If you want additional challenge, please add pack weight.
Required Equipment
In addition to the 10 Essentials be prepared for hiking at night in winter conditions.
Be sure to bring clothing layers, microspikes, and a headlamp. If you do not have appropriate equipment at the trailhead, there is a chance you may not be able to participate.