Trip
Hiking – Missing Route/Place
A short hike combined with an easy scramble on the east ridge of Arthur's Rock. An alternative to the normal trail for those inclined towards a bit of rock scrambling. With short access to northern Colorado towns, this is a good option for a half-day outing.
Contacts
- Sat, Oct 8, 2022
- Northern Colorado
- Hiking, Scrambling
- Adults
- Moderate A
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,200 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,700 ft
- Maximum Wind: 10 kts
- Pace: Casual
- 2 (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Hike the well maintained Arthur's Rock trail for about a mile to near the bottom of the east side rock formation. The scramble up the east ridge involves slab climbing, a chimney and a moderately exposed ramp. Bring a helmet. If you might want a rope belay over a short section of moderately exposed terrain, please inform the trip leader so that we can bring appropriate gear.
Route Description: gohikecolorado.com/arthus-rock.html. Note that a few photos of alpine lakes are intermingled with Arthur's Rock photos.
Meeting Place: Parking lot of Pringle's Liquor near the junction of Drake and Taft Hill Roads in Fort Collins.
Meeting Time: 8 a.m. (REVISED)
If you plan to meet the group at the Arthur's Rock parking lot in Lory State Park, please inform the trip leader. A daily permit with fee or an annual pass are required to park in Lory State Park.
Full Covid vaccination is required if you plan to carpool.
Required Equipment
Helmet, climbing harness if you might request a rope belay for sections of the route.