Lory State Park: Arthur’s Rock

Posted by Chrisw on July 13, 2017

60 Hikes within 60 miles: Denver and Boulder” by Kim Lipker

“Arthur’s Rock, named for an early settler, is a granite outcropping in Lory State Park. At an elevation of 6,870 feet, summit hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views of Lory State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir, and the Fort Collins Area. Arthur’s Rock is a good, short hike for Fort Collins residents and an easy hike for someone in Denver who wants to spend the day in the Fort Collins area.

Distance: 3.62 miles

Difficulty: Difficult

Elevation Range: 5,600 to 6,800 feet

My stats:

This was FANTASTIC, if a little short, hike. Much shorter than advertised. There are some steep parts, but there also flat parts to catch your breath. I was a little concerned about the description of scrambing in the book, but the only part you have to think about anything is if you want to get to the top of the rocks. Otherwise it is a well defined trail with some stone stairs at the top. I think we’ll be spending a lot more time in this area next year.

Distance: 2.63 miles

Time: 1:42:06 hours

Elevation: 5,663 ft

Elevation Gain: 1,079 ft

Here are the pics: