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1.4 miles
Distance
188 ft
Climb
-746 ft
Descent
00:15:11
Avg time
-557 ft
Altitude change
5,603 ft
Altitude min
6,160 ft
Altitude max
6,160 ft
Altitude start
5,604 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-38.5%
Grade max
25.6%
Grade min
2,169 ft
Distance climb
4,790 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:15:11
Avg time
Lower Mill Creek Details
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Riding AreaHorsetooth Mountain
Fort Collins, Colorado -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
Trail begins the descent as flowy, forested single-track with small dispersed technical rock features. After intersecting with Howard, the trail becomes open and steep, loose, with sharp turns, some moderate rock features and small mandatory waterbar drops.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 12 miles average
6 Months
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 468 rides
- Last: Jul 19, 2026
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Directions to lower-mill-creek trailhead
(40.553370, -105.181120)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Mill Creek
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Where is Lower Mill Creek located?
Lower Mill Creek is located in Horsetooth Mountain, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Horsetooth Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.55337, -105.18112.
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How hard is Lower Mill Creek?
Lower Mill Creek is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Mill Creek?
Lower Mill Creek has 188 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 746 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,603 ft to 6,160 ft.
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Is Lower Mill Creek a point to point trail?
Lower Mill Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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