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1.2 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-668 ft
Descent
00:08:19
Avg time
-615 ft
Altitude change
6,232 ft
Altitude min
6,854 ft
Altitude max
6,854 ft
Altitude start
6,238 ft
Altitude end
-9.8%
Grade
-72.96%
Grade max
42.697%
Grade min
536 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
255 ft
Distance flat
00:08:19
Avg time
Wathen Details
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Riding AreaHorsetooth Mountain
Fort Collins, Colorado -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
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- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
Possibly the most technical ride in Fort Collins, Wathen is a rowdy descent with everything from technical rock sections, rock rolls, roots, tight corners and fast dirt. Wathen is best accessed by climbing the road up Southridge. This trail is technically bi-directional so keep an eye out for hikers as it's easy to get fast and rowdy going down Wathen.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 17.7 km average
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- 19.2 km avg distance
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- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to wathen trailhead
(40.538710, -105.193610)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wathen
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Where is Wathen located?
Wathen 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 40.53871, -105.19361.
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How hard is Wathen?
Wathen is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Wathen?
Wathen has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 668 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,232 ft to 6,854 ft.
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Is Wathen a point to point trail?
Wathen is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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