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Big Dry Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · Running trail in Highlands Ranch, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Dry Creek Park'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.
Park with a playground, basketball court, and trails, plus picnic areas.
What runners say about Big Dry Creek Park
“Big Dry Creek Park is a peaceful and scenic spot with well-maintained trails, open spaces, and plenty of wildlife to enjoy.”
We love this park! Super fun for the littles, great walking trail nearby, big field to play in too. Always a fun time!
This was a really great day to head to the park and picnic. There were kids running and playing and tumbling and playing hacky sack. All the moms were walking and getting exercise and the dads were talking about the NFL draft. All in all it was a spectacular day in such a clean and close proximity park.
We love this park. Easy access from any of the surrounding neighborhoods. There is a small parking lot, but it fills quickly if there is a soccer match. Play equipment for the kids is nice, basketball court could use a resurface, paved trails are great.
This is a great park with lots of connected trails, a basketball court, playground and big open field. Usually get busy when warm and on weekends.
Trail conditions & character
“Basketball court Picnic tables and shelters Children's playground area Restroom Mostly for neighborhood though there is a small parking area and some on street parking”
“Basketball court Picnic tables and shelters Children's playground area Restroom Mostly for neighborhood though there is a small parking area and some on street parking”
“Picnic benches that are covered, restroom that is open all year long, playground, basket ball court, water fountain with bowl for your dog to take a drink.”
Plan your run at Big Dry Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websitehighlandsranch.org
- Phone(303) 791-0430
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–11 PM |
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