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Arapahoe Trailhead - Cherry Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Running trail in Centennial, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Arapahoe Trailhead - Cherry Creek Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Arapahoe Trailhead - Cherry Creek Trail
Great place for taking your dog for a walk. Has a nice paved path and a stream if your dog enjoys water.
It's a part of the Cherry Creek trail system, with a clean trail and open space. I recommend this space for cyclists and people with pets. The area is next to the Arapahoe road/Parker road intersection and shopping areas with food areas nearby.
This is a very nice spot, with access very near the intersection of Arapahoe and Parker Road. Paved trail makes it easy to explore. This entrance is pretty near an interesting water feature in the creek, with about a 15 minute or less walk from the parking area. Dogs seem to love it also.
Incredible Colorado weather provided a great road bike ride on the Cherry Creek trail. Plenty of room for everyone and the dogs too.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice trail, paved, easy for running, walking, biking, all accessible.”
“It is a very "natural" habitat with few amenities, although a restroom and a couple of small eating areas are along the trail and at the beginning trailhead area.”
“It is a very "natural" habitat with few amenities, although a restroom and a couple of small eating areas are along the trail and at the beginning trailhead area.”
Plan your run at Arapahoe Trailhead - Cherry Creek Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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