Lory State Park

About Lory State Park

Hiking trails lead through Lory State Park, and backcountry camps are available for visitors looking for a quiet getaway in the Fort Collins suburbs. There are a variety of hiking trails and you can enjoy mountain biking, hiking and horse riding in the mountains of the Colorado Rockies and on the trails of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. With gentle valleys and mountainous slopes, the 12 percent incline rarely exceeds 2.5 miles per hour.

A footpath on the east side of Lory provides access to a bay in the Bay of Horsetooth Reservoir.

Canoeists, kayakers and rafters can start their boats at the Bay of Horsetooth Reservoir on the east side of Lory State Park. Motorboaters can also start their boat at the northern end of the bay, south of Lake Hoursetooth. Boaters and road users can register for boats, trucks or snowmobiles in the Lories car park next to the park entrance. Guests can take a motorboat ride from the entrance of the lake to Lori Lake for $5 per person or $10 per vehicle.

The park is located on the east side of State Park, about 30 miles north of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Lories are covered by a thick layer of Permian sedimentary rock from Pennsylvania, two-thirds of which are exposed. The sediment formations uncovered include a large part of Precambrian granite and schist, creating a pattern on both the east and front sides.

The reservoir also contains conglomerate sandstones, such as the Santanka Formation. The stream is dug into the sedimentary rock and forms a steep gorge that flows into a mountain outflow.

Sedimentary rocks were uncovered, including the formation of red limestone and the Ingleside Formation, as well as a large portion of Permian granite.

The metasedimentary rocks are located in east-west oriented bands, which run parallel to each other in the park. Pegmatite is located on the southern border of Central Park, and tonalite was located near the granodiorite band near Boulder Creek, the source of the creek and its tributary Soldier Creek. Deposits are visible well below the formation of Soldier Creek, as well as a large amount of sandstone.

The almost infertile rocky outcrops and cliffs are supported by lichens and mosses and ecologically dominated by a variety of plants and animals, such as wildflowers, birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, insects, fungi, grasses and other plants.

The predominant forest trees are affected by a variety of species, such as pines, oaks, birches, pines, oaks, elms, sequoias, maples and oaks. The undergrowth species include grasses, shrubs, ferns, blackberries, clover, cedars, hickory, spruce, hazelnuts, pecans and other species.

Most of the lower park heights are dominated by meadows dominated by grasses, shrubs, ferns, blackberries, clover and other undergrowth species. The bushland is covered with a variety of shrubs such as pine, birch, oak, elm, redwood and maple. The most common shrub species are mammoth, oak, pine, birch, hickory, spruce, cedar, hazelnut, pecan and blackberry.

There are a variety of floodplains with drainage channels and seepage springs, some of which support rare forest lilies. Over 175 species of migratory and domestic birds are known, including birds of prey, waterfowl and waterside birds attracted by waterfalls, streams, ponds, lakes, rivers and other bodies of water. The broad-tailed hummingbird, the bluebearer and many other species are striking birds, as are birds such as owls, falcons, eagles, sparrows, geese, ducks, seagulls and others.

The striped skunk and wild boar as well as the white-tailed deer are frequent attractions and occur in other parts of the park.

Reservations can be made by calling 970-493-1623, and there is an online reservation system on the Lory State Park website. Each room can accommodate up to 25 people and must be well behaved, so be prepared for a long day of hiking, camping, fishing or other activities.

The Visitor Centre also sells books, postcards and other outdoor items to support environmental education in the park. Lory State Park offers fantastic scenery, seclusion and outdoor weddings, so don't miss out!

The Timber Group's interior can accommodate up to 100 people and has covered tables and other rustic amenities. The close access to the reservoir and the private stage make this hotel the ideal place for you! The Soldier Canyon Group Facility offers a secluded location for over 100 people. The South Eltuck Group property has enough space for beautiful wedding memories and can accommodate up to 50 people. It also has an open-air stage where beautiful wedding memories can be created.

Many different events are held here, from weddings to triathlons to mountain bike days and much more. The convenient location of Lory in Fort Collins makes it the perfect location for weddings and other special events such as the Colorado State Fair and the Denver Marathon. Lary State Park offers a variety of events, from mountain biking, hiking, skiing, camping, fishing, kayaking and much more!

The picnic area, the Timber Group, can accommodate up to 100 people and facilities include covered tables, picnic chairs, tables and chairs for tents, fishing, kayaking and more.

Soldier's Canyon Waterfall runs in early spring and is just a short walk from the picnic area. The South Eltuck area is ideal for corporate picnics and wedding groups looking for easy access to the reservoir. Covered picnic tables, picnic chairs, tables and chairs for tents, kayaks and kayaks and much more.

Soldier's Canyon Group picnic area can accommodate up to 100 people and has a stage surrounded by beautiful sandstone bales. Covered picnic tables, barbecue, picnic chairs, tables and chairs for tents, kayaks and kayaks and much more. The place is just a short walk from the South Eltuck picnic area and Soldier Canyon Waterfall.

Lory State Park went down in history as the first national park in Colorado to open a dirt jump and pump track area. This area is called the Corral Center Mountain Bike Park and it has everything you need for mountain biking, young and old, beginners to advanced. The old horse enclosure has been rebuilt and now houses a full-size mountain bike track, a trail system and a bike shop.

Designed and built by Lee McCormack and Steve Wentz, the Corral Center Mountain Bike Park is fun to ride and is open all year round in wet and dangerous conditions. In addition, miles of hiking trails make it a great place to be part of the mountain biking and hiking community in the heart of Lory State Park.

If you are looking for a unique and fun place to celebrate a birthday or a group meeting, contact the park office for more information. Before you travel, please read the rules and regulations posted on the website to get the latest information about mountain biking and hiking in Lory.

A variety of trails consist of a mixture of steep, flat and steep slopes, as well as gentle valleys and mountainous slopes. In the gentle valley or mountain slopes, the gradient of 12 percent rarely exceeds 1.5 to 2 percent of the average gradient of the park.

There is no safe drinking water or toilets along the paths, but a sufficient water supply can be purchased at the park entrance and should be carried along.

Lory State Park offers a variety of guided hikes and other activities that park staff can make reservations for. Call 970 - 493 - 1623 to make a reservation or contact the park office for more information about hiking and camping.

A self-guided nature trail is available from the visitor centre to the park entrance. Take US 287 North to Ft. Lory State Park from US-287 north of Fort Collins and take one hour drive south on US / 287 to Fort Hills Road.