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Several swimming locations are available near Fort Collins, Colorado, including Horsetooth Reservoir, Boyd Lake and Windsor Lake. River access for water play is available at the Poudre River ...

Several swimming locations are available near Fort Collins, Colorado, including Horsetooth Reservoir, Boyd Lake and Windsor Lake. River access for water play is available at the Poudre River ...

Several swimming locations are available near Fort Collins, Colorado, including Horsetooth Reservoir, Boyd Lake and Windsor Lake. River access for water play is available at the Poudre River ...

Several swimming locations are available near Fort Collins, Colorado, including Horsetooth Reservoir, Boyd Lake and Windsor Lake. River access for water play is available at the Poudre River ...

Next time you venture into Larimer County, check out the Bay to Bay Trail on the south end of Horsetooth Reservoir. This moderate trail follows the shoreline and connects to the swim beach.

This is a map of where the new 1.8-mile Bay to Bay Trail connects Inlet Bay to South Bay at Horsetooth Reservoir west of Fort Collins, Colo.

Arthur's Rock For spectacular views of Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins and beyond, Arthur's Rock is a shorter alternative to Horsetooth Rock.

Arthur's Rock For spectacular views of Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins and beyond, Arthur's Rock is a shorter alternative to Horsetooth Rock. It's a 3.2-mile out-and-back hike in Lory State Park.