Parks & Nature in Fort Collins

2 places · Alpine wilds & high-country parks

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Backlit grasses and wildflowers glow in the golden light, with bare tree branches forming a dark, tangled backdrop. The shallow focus and high contrast give the scene a soft, dreamy look.

Parks & Nature

Fort Collins, CO

Horsetooth Rock

A distinctive rock formation at 7,255 feet elevation in Horsetooth Mountain Open Space that resembles a horse's tooth. The 6.4-mile round trip hike gains about 1,700 feet of elevation and provides views of Fort Collins, Horsetooth Reservoir, and the Great Plains. The rock formation is a prominent landmark visible from much of the city.

golden hourspring · summer

Charles A. Lory State Park entrance sign stands in tall prairie grass under a pale, overcast sky, with a winding path leading into the foothills beyond. Low red rock ridges and rolling green hills frame the open landscape.

Parks & Nature

Fort Collins, CO

Lory State Park

A 2,479-acre state park on the western shore of Horsetooth Reservoir featuring foothills, hogbacks, and valleys. Arthur's Rock at 6,780 feet provides panoramic views of Fort Collins, the reservoir, and the Great Plains. The park's varied terrain supports diverse habitats from grasslands to dense forests.

golden hourspring · summer