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Coyote Ridge Trail

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 3.7 (18)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Fort Collins
  5. Coyote Ridge Natural Area
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“Coyote Ridge Trail is a great multi-use trail with a steady, mellow climb. ”

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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM

Point to Point

5,676' 1,730 m

High

5,130' 1,564 m

Low

546' 166 m

Up

4' 1 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Views · Wildlife

Family Friendly This is an easy trail with an educational nature trail about one mile into the journey.

There are coyotes in the area and a lot of Prairie Rattlesnakes in the summer.

Description

This is a popular trail with plenty of other trail users including mountain bikers. The hiking is good, but expect to deal with full exposure and some traffic as you climb to the ridge above.

The Coyote Ridge Nature Trail makes a pleasant detour about a mile into the route. Coyote Ridge and the following Rimrock Trail can be nicely paired for a tidy hike.

Flora & Fauna

High desert prairie grasses and shrubs.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Fort Collins Natural Areas

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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 18 votes

#1

in Coyote Ridge Natural Area

#10206

Overall
  3.7 from 18 votes
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4 Star
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2 Star
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Coyote Ridge Natural Area

#822

in Colorado

#10,206

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Photos

Start of Coyote Ridge.
Jul 2, 2019 near Loveland, CO
Bunch of these guys welcome you at the start!
Jul 2, 2019 near Loveland, CO
Starting the ascent looking south.
Jul 2, 2019 near Loveland, CO

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Current Trail Conditions

All Clear 90 days ago
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Check-Ins

Sep 12, 2022
Gilbert Kendzior
Jun 4, 2022
Katie Toale
With Zach 4.4mi
May 30, 2022
Greg Stewart
First hike with Charley! Went to Cabin and back. 2.4mi — 1h 00m
Feb 5, 2022
Wayne Thornes
2.1mi
Feb 7, 2021
Mark Williamson
Clear and (as usual) crowded. 4.4mi
Jul 12, 2020
Stone Olson
2.2mi — 1h 10m
Jun 17, 2019
Michael Hebert
4.2mi — 1h 37m
Dec 24, 2018
Sarah B

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