West of Horsetooth Reservoir lies the 2,711-acre Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. You'll find more than 20 trails, each varying in length and elevation gain, but all perfect for hiking. As an added ...
Horsetooth Reservoir is now a one-stop shop for outdoor activities. Here, visitors can hike, bike and horseback ride around the 6 ½-mile reservoir, which sits at an elevation of 5,420 feet.
Hikers will want to bag Horsetooth Rock, a five-mile loop trail scaling 1,400 feet of elevation. The local landmark is said to be the heart of an evil giant by Native Americans. Fur traders later ...