HORSETOOTH
MOUNTAIN & RESERVOIR

Fifteen minutes from Riverview on a country road directly north lands you at Horsetooth Reservoir, a 6.5-mile ribbon of water that serves as Northern Colorado's premier aquatic playground. Framed by striking sandstone hogbacks, the reservoir draws boaters, stand-up paddleboarders, kayakers, and swimmers all summer long, while its eastern shoreline—including the popular Rotary Park—offers world-class bouldering right at the water's edge.

Directly adjacent sits Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, covering over 2,900 acres of rugged terrain laced with 29 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. The crown jewel is the climb to Horsetooth Rock—which rewards hikers with sweeping views of the Front Range, along with a scenic detour to the lush Horsetooth Falls along the way.