Horsetooth Mountain  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Elevation:  7,260' Lat, Long:  40.5398, -105.1974 Map Page Views:  2,940. Good page?    Administrators:  Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Ryan-Nelson on Sep 7, 2012 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event

West Mountain Approach is on private land MORE INFO >>> The west mountain approach up to Horsetooth Rock is on private land. Approach from the trailhead on the southeast. This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund, and Mountain Project. You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Horsetooth Rocks' West face.

Description 

This area is mostly trad, but bouldering does exist here. Bolting is looked down on by the park staff and is not allowed. It is shady in the morning and sunny in the afternoon depending on which side of the mountain you're on. The climbing on the east side of the mountain is of poor quality, and the west side is of great quality. There is lots of climbing for all levels, but it is not a good place for beginners.

A fee does exist to get into the park, unless you buy a yearly pass for $65.

This is the MAIN ATTRACTION for tourists, other than the breweries, so please be kind and respectful to the hikers.

Also be very careful when climbing the rock's west face as you may have spit, gatorade bottles, or beer cans raining down on your head. SO, WEAR A HELMET.

Getting There 

www.co.larimer.co.us/parks/horsetooth_map.pdf

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