Trip
Hiking – Lory State Park - Arthur's Rock via Howard Trail
Loop hike to the summit of Arthur's Rock via the Howard Trail in scenic Lory State Park (4.7 miles, 1,250' gain)
Contacts
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Northern Colorado
- Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.7 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,250 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,800 ft
- Pace: Casual
- 1 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM
- Sat, Nov 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will begin our day's adventure with a hike starting from the Arthur's Rock trailhead in Lory State Park. The 4.7 mile, 1,250' gain loop route brings us up through a pretty canyon, to the intersection with the Howard Trail, where we will begin climbing further through scenic switchbacks to the base of Arthur's Rock. After a short scramble to the summit, we will be rewarded with the panoramic views around Horsetooth Reservoir as we take a lunch break before scrambling down and returning via the Arthur's Rock trail.
We will meet in the Pringles parking lot, 2100 W. Drake Rd., Ft. Collins at 8:00 am to carpool to the Lory State Park Arthur's Rock trailhead (12 miles west). A State park pass is required.
Required Equipment
Please bring your essentials, water, snack/lunch, and sturdy hiking boots. Poles can be helpful.