Odell Brewing Co.
800 E Lincoln Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome on the patio; dogs are not allowed inside the taproom except while buying beer, and the brewery posts occasional dog-free event dates.
- patio
Horsetooth Rock Loop
Dog-friendly hike near Fort Collins · Horsetooth Mountain Trailhead, County Rd 38E (2.5 mi west of the South Bay entrance), Fort Collins
Illustration of the region, not this trail.
Dogs on this trail
Dogs and other pets must be on leash at all times throughout the open space; loose dogs may be impounded.
Source: Larimer County Natural Resources · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.
- Distance5 mi
- Elevation gain1411 ft
- Leash ruleLeash required
- Water on trailSpring Creek near Horsetooth Falls; otherwise carry water
- SeasonYear-round; icy on the summit scramble in winter, hot by late morning in summer
- ParkingLot reaches capacity on weekends and holidays; arrive before 9 a.m. or after 3 p.m. in summer (webcam on the county page)
- FeeLarimer County daily entrance permit required (buy at the kiosk or online); annual permits available
- RestroomsVault toilets at the trailhead
- Managed byLarimer County Natural Resources
Horsetooth Rock is Fort Collins' signature hike and a reliable dog outing if your dog can handle 1,400 feet of gain and a short rock scramble at the top (many owners stop at the saddle below the final blocks). The 5-mile loop climbs service road and singletrack through mountain shrub and ponderosa with views over the reservoir and out to the plains. Larimer County is leash-only and rangers patrol. The lot is the crux: it fills early every weekend. Combine with the Horsetooth Falls spur for water in spring. Rattlesnakes and summer heat are the main hazards; there is little shade above the first mile.
Need a sitter while you summit?
Independent Fort Collins boarders and daycares can send free quotes. One short form, no obligation.
Dog boarding in Fort Collins Daycare in Fort CollinsAfter the hike
New Belgium Brewing – Liquid Center
500 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Well-behaved dogs and other pets are allowed in the Liquid Center tasting room on a six-foot hand-held leash, but not on brewery tours; staff may ask stressed dogs to take a break.
- indoor ok
More trails near Fort Collins
- Horsetooth Falls LoopFort CollinsLeash required · 3.1 mi
- Arthur's Rock Trail – Lory State ParkFort CollinsLeash required · 3.6 mi
- Devil's Backbone Wild LoopFort CollinsLeash required; no dogs on the Rimrock Trail · 2.4 mi
All dog-friendly hikes near Fort Collins → · Fort Collins dog guide