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Maxwell Natural Area – Ridgeline Trail loop from Maxwell Natural Area

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Maxwell Natural Area – Ridgeline Trail loop from Maxwell Natural Area

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Maxwell Natural Area – Ridgeline Trail loop from Maxwell Natural Area

00:56

7.69km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.48 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

3.59 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 …

Tip by

3

4.79 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

7.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.90 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.23 km

317 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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