Cute little local natural area with nice walking trails. There are many trailheads you can start…read moreat and a weave of directions that you can go. We parked at the trailhead that is on prospect just past the orthopedic center on the left (north) side of the road. There are trash cans at the trail head and also dog poop bags available at the trailhead. This is a leashed dog area. There are all kinds of people and dogs that seem to frequent this area. There is also a bunch of birds and can frequently see people out there bird watching. It is a beautiful little area and a nice local go to when you just want a walk or the hiking trails are closed due to mud.

Took a little walk/jog here during a study break while in Fort Collins for CE. I enjoyed a…read morebeautiful sunset and the sounds of lots of bird species... and sadly also the sound of cars and lots of loud sirens close by as well.... You can walk all the way around the larger lake and it looks like they allow fishing. Parking is free! So glad they have kept this little wetland habitat protected

Just had my second visit to Horsetooth! The first time following all of the spring rains mid June I…read morewas impressed by how much the landscape resembled part of Oregon I traveled through on a road trip (Lowell) This last time over Labor Day weekend however, with the water levels lower by a hundred feet, for a moment it occurred to me they decided to put a more traditional "beach" area there. The water had been up to the rocks near the parking area at the South Bay swim area. In the late summer, it had more of the expected high desert vibe. It's nice that they have a no-wake area for paddle boarders and swimmers. Although it is a reservoir, the ugly wall is not a prominent visual feature like ie: Cherry Creek reservoir. I enjoy how this one is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. Next time, I am absolutely bringing a paddle board. This time however, I was amused and inspired by one man who was not immediately deterred by the fact that he fell off his again and again. When he finally gave up, he had the same problem with his inner tube. The bathrooms/showers were not disgusting but I wasn't so sure how sanitary those children's diapers were in the water. .

Tons of options for hiking. My only gripe is the paid parking, but that seems typical for the…read morearea. Trails around the reservoir were fun and varied from rocky beaches, to steep grades, to rocks you could boulder or climb. The trails were well kept and they were not crowded. I'll have to check it out on a warmer day. There were a few people doing photo shoots while we were there also.

I'm an out of towner that works in the fly fishing industry. While visiting this humble, but…read moreabsolutely loaded, fly shop i had a great experience with Cullin (sorry if I misspelled it, bud!) My wife and fellow angler had a blast talking with him about not only local fishing but the business in general. We come out here 1 or 2x a year, but you bet I'll be booking with these guys for a little something! Killer shop guys, great work.

Absolutely love everything about this place! It's my second year stopping in for supplies and…read moresouvenirs. It's in a beautiful old building downtown to start with. They have about anything that I can think of for a fly fishing trip. They also have a nice selection of books, clothing and hats. The best part is the staff. They are very personable and professional. They actually talk to you and want to know about you, not just try to sell you things. I will always stop every chance I get to go there!

Brett and Spencer were so friendly! We showed up about 30 minutes late because of traffic and Brett…read morewas just easy going and wasn't put out at all. He brought us to our camp site to drop us off and he noticed we didn't have firewood, Spencer his employee brought us two bundles the next day when he picked us up for our boat ride. It was so Incredibly nice of him! Spencer was such a great capitan for about 7 hours! This rental company is awesome, highly recommend to anyone looking to have a great time on the lake!

My group (13 people) rented the Sweetwater pontoon boat on Horsetooth Reservoir and it was…read moreeverything we could have asked for and more!!! The boat was beautiful, clean and in great condition. It had great features like a grill onboard and a water slide that really rounded out the experience. Brett was our captain and he was funny, charming, and took great care of us. He also was so helpful in organizing details beforehand (meeting location, what we had to bring, etc.) The cost was incredibly reasonable per person, and our group is already talking about our trip next summer. I've rented from other outlets on Horsetooth before, and this experience was SO MUCH BETTER. Thank you so much Brett!!!!

Pineridge is a little natural area for hiking and mountain biking that is close to town, literally…read moreonly a few minutes off the outskirts. It is a great trail for beginner hikers or mountain bikers. It is mostly flat, with just a little bit of incline. You can do the reservoir loop which is just around the lake, or you could opt to do the timber trail as well and get in a couple more miles. The timber trail will get you up into the trees a little bit and make it feel a little more like the mountains. The reservoir trail is mostly open space around the lake. If you go with your dogs, the only poop bags available are at the trailhead. Also the only trash cans available are at the trailhead. So if your dog goes to the bathroom somewhere along the trail unfortunately you will have to carry it with you the whole way. The trailhead does have a bathroom that is open. There is also a covered picnic table there. A lot of folks come out to this area to go fishing as well. I like to come here when i am either with a beginner hiker or only have a small amount of time and want to get my dogs out somewhere they can actually enjoy some smells and go crazy seeing all the prairie dogs. There are usually a fair amount of mountain bikers here especially if you go on a weekend, so if you are a hiker, just be prepared you may have to step off the trail multiple times.

My 17 yr old son and I met Graham on the Blue River, above Silverthorne, for our guided fishing…read moretrip. Graham had all the equipment and patience needed for a couple of "rookies". We had an amazing day on the river and Graham was not only knowledgeable, but extremely personable. Gear Colorado Fly Fishing is a must for your next fishing expedition. BTW, we caught 5 hogs!, and several trees.

My wife booked Adam for a 1/2 day of fly fishing for a birthday surprise for me. Adam was top notch…read moreand I don't think she could have made a better choice! She was pretty clueless in the whole fly fishing guide experience but Adam was very quick to put her at ease with all the arrangements. Adam arrived early with a big smile on his face and off we went. We fished the tail water of the Big Thompson and the best part of it all was that we caught fish! It was a great day and I know Adam went out of his way to make sure I had an awesome time. One thing I have to mention is that Adam even went out of his way and picked me up from our rental cabin so my wife wouldn't be without a car while we were out fishing...Who does that??? Thanks Adam for the memories of the day.

Great Mom & Pop Style Gear store I loved it…read more Great vibe. Super authentic Nothing more to say ;)

I had an amazing experience trying on hiking boots on Friday 12 December 2025. Keith was very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. Eventually, I determined I needed a boot in a wide size and Jax didn't have what I wanted. So I continued shopping for other stuff. Keith found me in the store, and recommended a boot that DID come in a wide size. And since Jax didn't have it in stock, he caught me AGAIN as I was walking out the door and put the brand & model of the shoe on a piece of paper & gave it to me to buy online. I normally only leave bad reviews, but Keith really impressed me with his friendliness and customer service. I'll be back and thank you Keith!!

Outstanding team of guides and all other people. Great…read moreexperience for all and totally recommend, endorse and will do it again. The home base set up atmosphere is warm and welcoming while being very unique and quaint. Ella rocks.

This is the third time I've rafted in Colorado and this was absolutely the best place! The staff…read moreand guides were so nice, professional and fun. We especially loved Keanen and Dylan! Other places have you get out of the water half way through and carry the rafts to reenter the water. That stinks, mountain whitewater is a constant 12 mile tour. We had the best time. Thank you for making our day!!!

Great trip today with Capt Jed! Caught some great small mouth and a good sized trout.read more

My son, daughter-in-law and I had a great time and learned a lot from our fishing excursion with…read moreJed lakeside on Dowdy Lake in September. Jed was a friendly, patient teacher and we caught a few trout.

This place is a real gem in FOCO. Relaxed breezy setting. Plenty parking. Portapotties. Volleyball…read more Music. Dogs and lush trees for shade. Pool and lake w birds. Fishing too.

So beautiful, many different kind of birds and wildlife. People are very friendly as wellread more