5.3 mi
Distance
1,693 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 25m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Howard Trail is an out-and-back trail in Lory State Park, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 5.3 miles long and gains 1,693 feet. The nearest town is Fort Collins, Colorado, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,716 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 2,048 ft |
| End | 5.3 mi | 1,716 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Source of truth
- Lory State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Fort Collins, CO · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Larimer County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Lory State Park · Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(970) 493-1623
- Address:708 Lodgepole Drive, Bellvue, CO 80512 · CO
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Howard Trail
Arthurs Rock Overlook Trail and West Valley Trail
Overlook Trail to Well Gulch Nature Trail Junction
Arthur's Rock, Timber, Westridge, and South Valley Loop
South Valley to Horsetooth Rock Trail
Mill Creek Trail to Horsetooth Rock Trail
Howard and Westridge Loop Trail
In this park
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Well Gulch Natural Trail
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Arthur's Rock to Howard Trail Loop
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Timber Trail
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Lory State Park Loop Trail
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Shoreline Trail to Horsetooth Reservoir
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