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Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 338 Google reviews · Running trail in Cañon City, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Arkansas Riverwalk Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Pet-friendly, peaceful trail for walking and biking, with river views.
What runners say about Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
“The water was beautiful, trail very comfortable to walk with the dogs, it was clean and well kept.”
“The water was beautiful, trail very comfortable to walk with the dogs, it was clean and well kept.”
“Green and peaceful and the running water was absolutely awesome.”
It is Very peaceful, beautiful and clean. A place to exercise and walk at your own pace...
Nice walk by the river! :) There was a decent amount of shade. There were also spots to stop and stick your feet in or go swimming. Not a very strenuous walk, so if you want a hiking trail I would go somewhere else.
Absolutely beautiful and I was so jealous of the people who had the properties all along the opposite side on the river they for the most part we’re all very well groomed beautiful with all sorts of additional features. I wish I was related to anyone of them.
Always a great place to get out and walk around and chill , but be alert cause u never know what you might run into. BIG LONG RED RACER OR SOME KIND BULL SNAKE . DANG NEAR RAN INTO IT WALKING ONE DAY..
Trail conditions & character
“The water was beautiful, trail very comfortable to walk with the dogs, it was clean and well kept.”
“The water was beautiful, trail very comfortable to walk with the dogs, it was clean and well kept.”
“Green and peaceful and the running water was absolutely awesome.”
“I particularly enjoyed that it wasn’t concrete, and yet it was still easy for others we passed by to push carts or strollers.”
Plan your run at Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Running trails near Cañon City
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Raynolds Trail Head
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Eagle Wing Trailhead
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Mountain View Park
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Tunnel Drive Trail Head
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Visitor access point to a paved riverside path leading to rocky tunnels & mountain views.
Eco Park
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Reclaimed landfill with hiking and biking trails (portions of which are hilly), plus picnic tables.
