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Bingham Hill – Horsetooth Reservoir loop from City Park

Bingham Hill – Horsetooth Reservoir loop from City Park

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(7672)

13,613

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Bingham Hill – Horsetooth Reservoir loop from City Park

01:53

37.7km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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After 31.9 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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355 m

Sheldon Lake

Highlight • Lake

This little lake in Fort Collins City Park has a paved lake path which circumnavigates the water, taking you on a loop along the bank.

Tip by

8.90 km

Bingham Hill is a short, punchy climb that is a local favorite. The hill is located northwest of Fort Collins, just north of Horsetooth Reservoir, and features a steep, 1-mile climb with an elevation gain of approximately 250 feet. The gradient reaches close to 10%, making it a hard but rewarding climb. The area's rural setting, coupled with views of the foothills and the Rocky Mountains, provides a beautiful backdrop for the ride. Bingham Hill's proximity to other popular cycling routes in Fort Collins allows it to be easily incorporated into longer rides exploring the Horsetooth Reservoir, Rist Canyon, Bellevue and Laporte, and the surrounding area

Tip by

15.8 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, and walking access to Sunrise Beach (there is a road down to the beach and pavilions, but there is limited parking and best used for loading and unloading).

Tip by

18.8 km

Second Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

19.1 km

View of Horsetooth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

South Centennial Drive hugs the eastern shoreline of Horsetooth Reservoir, revealing wide open views of the water. The reservoir was created in the 1930s to address to create a consistent water supply for Fort Collins. The area is a hive of activity with swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing happening on the water and an amazing bouldering spot close by.

Tip by

20.8 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

23.4 km

Third Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

24.3 km

Skyline Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

High up on the northern edge of the steep hills and cliffs above Horsetooth Reservoir is the Skyline Picnic Area and a small gravel parking lot. This scenic spot is a great place to sit down, eat lunch, and take in the sweeping views of the reservoir.

Tip by

32.0 km

Butterfly Woods

Nature Reserve

37.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

10.4 km

7.23 km

394 m

376 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

6.90 km

264 m

197 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,530 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

29°C

17°C

35 %

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Bingham Hill – Horsetooth Reservoir loop from City Park

Sheldon Lake

Bingham Hill

Sunrise Picnic Area & Beach Access

Second Dam

View of Horsetooth Reservoir

Horsetooth Reservoir

Third Dam

Skyline Picnic Area

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