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Soderberg Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Collins, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Soderberg Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking area featuring trails for all levels, as well as mountain biking, and horseback riding.
What runners say about Soderberg Trailhead
“Beautiful trail system with access to the mountains and also a lower trail that’s a bit easier with less elevation change.”
This is a great hike for beginners with terrific views from the new Nomad Stout connector trail.
Great trails close to town at this Trailhead. Small parking lot, so get there early, and includes bathrooms. Trail system there is just incredible. You can take a trail down to the lake, or take one of many that head up, up to Horsetooth or other destinations.
This is a great trail for beginners or anyone looking for something easy. It has minimal elevation gain and the trail is smooth dirt the whole way. It's accessible for people, bikes, and horses. It's $10 for the day and the lot has a lot of room.
Great trails for hiking and biking. Bikers were exceptionally polite and well manored towards hikers. Good views. Many different difficulty ratings.
Trail conditions & character
“Within a mile you can feel like you're in the way out Wilderness, with peekaboo views of the lake and if you get high enough all the way to Ft.”
“Get here super early parking is small, $10 parking fee, super clean.”
“Beautiful trail system with access to the mountains and also a lower trail that’s a bit easier with less elevation change.”
“It's $10 to park all day, also two public bathrooms here as well.”
Plan your run at Soderberg Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelarimer.org
- Phone+1 970-619-4570
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–4 pm |
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