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Maxwell Natural Area – Ridgeline Trail loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

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Maxwell Natural Area – Ridgeline Trail loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

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Maxwell Natural Area – Ridgeline Trail loop from Saddle Ridge Natural Area

02:16

8.03km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.65 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.

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2

3.77 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 Areas and Parking lots. As you hike along this long, relatively flat trail, you get fantastic, unobstructed views of the entire reservoir and foothills to the west. This is particurlaly great trail to explore at sunset, which you can extend by linking it with the Foothills Trail to make a great loop at a beautiful time of day.

Tip by

3

4.97 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 !

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B

8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

2.75 km

219 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

1.69 km

713 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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