Name: West Ridge Trail
Rating: 3.5

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This trail traverses high on Horsetooth Mountain, exposing awesome views to the west and is a great way to connect upper Towers to the rest of the park. The trail has some steep climbs with a short, ultra-steep pitch on the southern end.

Flora & Fauna

Pine forest interrupted by wildflower meadows.

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Land Manager: Larimer County, Colorado

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Tom Robson

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3.5 from 2 votes

#10

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#25005

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3.5 from 2 votes

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#10

in Horsetooth Mountain Park

#2,038

in Colorado

#25,005

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West Ridge Trail

“A rugged and rocky traverse. ”

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Point to Point

7,059' 2,152 m

6,844' 2,086 m

183' 56 m

269' 82 m

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Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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Trail Ratings

#10

#25005

#10

#2,038

#25,005

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