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3.2 miles
Distance
1,757 ft
Climb
-146 ft
Descent
00:47:02
Avg time
1,612 ft
Altitude change
5,519 ft
Altitude min
7,155 ft
Altitude max
5,543 ft
Altitude start
7,155 ft
Altitude end
9.445%
Grade
-24.879%
Grade max
136.258%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2,698 ft
Distance down
746 ft
Distance flat
00:47:02
Avg time
Towers Trail Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHorsetooth Mountain
Fort Collins, Colorado -
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Local Popularity20 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Dogs AllowedYes
A brutally steep double track road that can be used to access most trails in Horsetooth Mountain Park.
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- 15 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 22, 2026
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(40.538008, -105.161752)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Towers Trail
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Where is Towers Trail located?
Towers Trail 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 40.53801, -105.16175.
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What is the elevation gain for Towers Trail?
Towers Trail has 1,757 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 146 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,519 ft to 7,155 ft.
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Is Towers Trail a point to point trail?
Towers Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
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How long is Towers Trail?
Towers Trail is 3.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
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