How difficult is Lory State Park Loop Trail?

Lory State Park Loop Trail is rated difficult. It is 10.2 miles long with 2,392 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is Lory State Park Loop Trail suitable for kids?

Lory State Park Loop Trail is not typically recommended for young children due to length, exposure, or technical terrain. Older kids with hiking experience may be fine — use your judgment based on your family's comfort level.

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Lory State Park/Colorado

Lory State Park Loop Trail

Bellvue, Colorado

10.2 mi

Distance

2,392 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 16m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Lory State Park Loop Trail is a loop trail in Lory State Park, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in Larimer County, Colorado. It is 10 miles long and gains 2,392 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

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,657 ft

Max:2,071 ft

Gain:729 ft

Loss:729 ft

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
Point	Distance from start	Elevation
Start	0.0 mi	1,674 ft
High point	4.6 mi	2,071 ft
End	10.2 mi	1,674 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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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.

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