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Lory State Park
State Park in Bellvue, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to sunset
Office: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily or as staffing allows
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
708 Lodgepole Drive
Bellvue, CO 80512
United States
Lory State Park
State Park in Bellvue, CO
Hours:
Park: Daily, 5 a.m. to sunset
Office: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily or as staffing allows
Entrance Fees:
Daily Vehicle Pass: $10
Individual Daily Pass: $4
Animals Permitted:
- Leashed Dogs
- Service Animals
- Horses
Park Address:
708 Lodgepole Drive
Bellvue, CO 80512
United States
Riding a bike on a dirt trail
Activities and Trails
What to Do at Lory
Lory State Park features over 28 miles of trails that lead through forest, meadows and rock outcroppings, offering visitors rugged terrain for trail running, mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, bouldering and horseback riding. The cross-country equestrian course is open year-round.
- Backcountry Camping
- Biking
- Boating
- Education Programs
- Fishing
- Geocaching
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Rock Climbing
- Volleyball
Best of Lory
Hiking, Biking and Horseback Riding
Lory's main attraction is its endless opportunities for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The park offers visitors 28 miles of trails, a mountain bike park and an equestrian cross-country course.
Fishing
Lory provides access to Horsetooth Reservoir's Quarry, Orchard, North and South Eltuck, Soldier and Satanka Coves for fishing. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife pass and Colorado fishing license are required.
Boating
Horsetooth Reservoir borders Lory to the east. Canoeists, kayakers and rafters can hand-launch their crafts within a short walk from the North Eltuck Bay parking lot. The boat ramp nearest to Lory is located at Satanka Cove on Horsetooth Dam.
Rock Climbing
There are many existing climbs on the granitic rocks in the Arthur’s Rock vicinity and on Arthur’s Rock itself. Fixed hardware cannot be installed without a special activity permit. Contact park management at 970-493-1623.
Upcoming Events
Sep
11
Hiring Webinar: Become a CPW Officer
Thursday, Sep 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
To help applicants with the hiring process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a virtual Hiring Q&A Webinar. During the webinar...
Sep
11
Hiring Webinar: Become a CPW Officer
Thursday, Sep 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
To help applicants with the hiring process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a virtual Hiring Q&A Webinar. During the webinar...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Sep
11
Hiring Webinar: Become a CPW Officer
Thursday, Sep 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
To help applicants with the hiring process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a virtual Hiring Q&A Webinar. During the webinar...
Sep
11
Hiring Webinar: Become a CPW Officer
Thursday, Sep 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
To help applicants with the hiring process, Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts a virtual Hiring Q&A Webinar. During the webinar...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Nov
11
Free Park Entry for Veterans and Active Military
Tuesday, Nov 11
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers veterans, active-duty military and the National...
Trails
Lory State Park closes trails due to muddy conditions on a regular basis to prevent unnecessary erosion, widening/braiding, and hazardous conditions. COTREX is where you can find the most up-to-date information regarding trail closures and park conditions. Practice Leave No Trace and respect any trail closures to keep Lory’s trails sustainable.
Waterfall Trail
0.1 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
East Valley Trail
2.2 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
South Valley Trail Loop
2.7 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Waterfall Trail
0.1 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
East Valley Trail
2.2 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
South Valley Trail Loop
2.7 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Well Gulch Nature Trail
1.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Shoreline Trail
1 mile, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Kimmons Trail
1.1 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Overlook Trail
1.2 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Westridge Trail
1.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Well Gulch Nature Trail
1.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Shoreline Trail
1 mile, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Kimmons Trail
1.1 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Overlook Trail
1.2 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Westridge Trail
1.5 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Arthur's Rock Trail
1.7 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Timber Trail
3.7 miles, non-paved
Hiking, expert horseback riding, expert mountain biking
Dog friendly
Howard Trail
2.1 miles, non-paved
Hiking, expert horseback riding, expert mountain biking
Dog friendly
Mill Creek Link Trail
0.9 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
West Valley Trail
2.3 miles Miles non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Arthur's Rock Trail
1.7 miles, non-paved
Hiking only
Dog friendly
Timber Trail
3.7 miles, non-paved
Hiking, expert horseback riding, expert mountain biking
Dog friendly
Howard Trail
2.1 miles, non-paved
Hiking, expert horseback riding, expert mountain biking
Dog friendly
Mill Creek Link Trail
0.9 miles, non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
West Valley Trail
2.3 miles Miles non-paved
Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
Dog friendly
Big Game
Hunting
Lory State Park allows hunting on weekdays from the Tuesday after Labor Day until the Tuesday before Memorial Day. A day pass or an annual pass is required.
Lory is located in Unit 19. Please refer to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Big Game Regulation brochure for specific seasons. Hunters are required to register at the Visitor Center before hunting. All harvests must be reported.
Hunting is prohibited at Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, adjacent to Lory State Park to the south. Hunting is prohibited east of the West Valley Trail, North of the Timber Trail, and within 100 yards of the Well Gulch Nature Trail. Please be aware of boundary lines and refer to the Lory State Park Hunting Map.
Both big-game and small-game hunters are required to wear blaze orange or pink. Target shooting is prohibited at all times.
Hunters must sign in and out at the Visitor Center and report any harvest. Hunting is prohibited on weekends and from the Friday before Memorial Day to the Tuesday after Labor Day.
Spring turkey hunters: Hunting is allowed on Mondays and Tuesdays ONLY.