Cement plant - Laporte Dirt - Lory - Horsetooth - Bobcat - Bay to Bay - Pineridge - HOA Kestrel Fields madness

A northern loop before starting a series of amazing gravel and single track trail connections. Being able to connect these types of trails, from town, on a gravel bike, without having to lug your trail bike on this much pavement, is arguably one of the coolest things about living in Fort Collins. Slap some big tires on the gravel bike and be able to have fun on any kind of terrain, paved, or singletrack.

This route is a part of the 2026 FoCo Fondo Training Ride p/b Castelli series.

The Stats:

• Distance: 68 miles

• Paved: 30%

• Climbing: 4200 feet

Notes: Some of the single track is quite technical.

Refills: Marina Store, Horsetooth and Lory State Park Trailheads

Tires: Anything bigger than a 48mm recommended. You can do it on a 40, it’s just less fun.