Horsetooth Mountain
Horsetooth Mountain is a mountain summit in the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The peak is located in the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, west of downtown Fort Collins in Larimer County, Colorado, United States.
Mountain
The mountain is easily distinguishable by the large pegmatite rock formation on its summit known as Horsetooth Rock. The formation is a prominent landmark of the nearby city of Fort Collins and often used as a symbol of that city, appearing in the official city seal. The name comes from its distinctive appearance. Horsetooth Reservoir, which lies at the eastern base of the mountain, is named after it, as is Horsetooth Road, a primary east-west thoroughfare in Fort Collins that is located almost directly in line with the summit.The site was previously private property owned by the Soderberg family. In 1982, it was purchased by the county as an "open space" tax acquisition. It is now a popular destination for hikers as well as mountain bikers, with trails leading to the summit. The summit offers hikers a clear view to the southwest of Longs Peak and Mount Meeker, two rugged mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park.
A daily entrance permit costs $10 per vehicle.