Lory State Park
Park Administrative Office Hours:
Monday - Sunday
8:30 AM - 4 PM as staffing allows
Hit the trail at Lory State Park and enjoy mountain biking, hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding amid some fabulous foothills scenery just minutes from Fort Collins and adjacent to Horsetooth Reservoir.
From rolling valleys to mountainous hillsides, Lory State Park’s 26 miles of trails rarely exceed a 12 percent grade. The variety of trails is great for short or long hikes, mountain bike rides, horseback rides, and trail runs. Backcountry camping is also available for visitors looking for a quiet getaway close to suburban Fort Collins.
The trails on the east side of Lory provide access to some of Horsetooth Reservoir’s bays and coves. Canoeists, kayakers, and rafters can hand-launch their crafts within a short walk from the North Eltuck Bay parking lot. Power boaters can launch their boats at the Horsetooth Dam boat ramp 2 miles away in Horsetooth Reservoir. Power boating is also available at the nearby Boyd Lake State Park. Boaters and off-highway vehicle users can now register boats, OHVs, and snowmobiles at Lory State Park during visitor center business hours.
Hold a Meeting or Event
Escape from the office and hold your next small-group meeting at the Conference Center in Lory’s Visitor’s Center.
Lory’s group picnic areas have hosted many events ranging from weddings to off-road triathlons.
Equestrian Cross Country Course
The Equestrian Cross Country Course reopens at Lory State Park.
Shared Trail System Agreement
Lory State Park lies adjacent to Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, operated by Larimer County Parks and Open Lands.
With the purchase of a Lory State Park pass, you may access the neighboring trail system by foot, horseback, or bicycle. Please note that a Larimer County permit is not valid for vehicle entrance into Lory.