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Horsetooth Reservoir – Sunrise Beach loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

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Horsetooth Reservoir – Sunrise Beach loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

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Horsetooth Reservoir – Sunrise Beach loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

01:22

15.6km

240m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.45 km

Maxwell Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

Maxwell Natural Area is a foothills area with views of the surrounding mountains and the city of Fort Collins. Within the park is the 1.5-mile Maxwell Trail that connects with the 9.6-mile Foothills Trail that travels through the city.

Tip by

4.87 km

Horsetooth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Horstooth Reservoir is located at the West of Fort Collines. It is 6,5 milles long, which is great for a bike ride !

Tip by

7.13 km

Sunrise Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sunrise Beach is a popular swimming spot on the northeastern side of Horsetooth Reservoir. There is a small sandy beach, picnic tables and pavilions, as well as a designated swimming area free of boats and paddle boards.

Tip by

7.53 km

Sunrise Picnic Area & Beach Access

Highlight • Beach

Overlooking the water and foothills from a highpoint Sunrise Picnic Area is scenic spot on the northeastern side of Horsetooth Reservoir. There is a large parking lot, picnic tables, bathrooms, …

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9.00 km

Ridgeline Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Ridgeline Trail, as the name indicates, traverses a long ridge next to the road on the northwestern side of Horsetooth Reservoir, connecting the Sunrise and Rotary Park Day Use …

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15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

1.90 km

1.04 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

2.67 km

586 m

439 m

243 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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52 %

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Horsetooth Reservoir – Sunrise Beach loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

Maxwell Natural Area

Horsetooth Reservoir

Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Picnic Area & Beach Access

Ridgeline Trail

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