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Big dry creek trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 84 Google reviews · Running trail in Englewood, Colorado · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Big dry creek 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Green space with a playground, trails and a creek for hiking and biking.

What runners say about Big dry creek trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (84 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful parks in one direction and multiple trails with great scenery along then all.”

Beautiful, Clean nice park for walking the dog, playing for the kids! A lot of running space and flowing CLEAR water! it’s so nice here. I didn’t know it was a trail / park ! What else can I ask for? 🫶🏽🙏🏾🙌🏾

★★★★★ — Kk , Sep 2022

This the most beautiful trail in Littleton. On summer days it can get a little bit busy but I think company is part of the experience. My family and I hike this trail at least once a month, and try to go every week if we can.

★★★★★ — Ronald , Aug 2022

It's nice place for walking a dog or for children to play on an adorable brand new playground area with bathrooms and lots of tables. There's also a bike path. You can see the creek and lots of trees.

★★★★☆ — Jo , Nov 2020

This is one of my personal favorite trails to walk or ride. Beautiful parks in one direction and multiple trails with great scenery along then all. You can walk this for miles.

★★★★★ — Jessy , Apr 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 84 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful parks in one direction and multiple trails with great scenery along then all.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“It's nice place for walking a dog or for children to play on an adorable brand new playground area with bathrooms and lots of tables.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It's nice place for walking a dog or for children to play on an adorable brand new playground area with bathrooms and lots of tables.”

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Plan your run at Big dry creek 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.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Big dry creek trail

Big Dry Creek,, Englewood, CO 80110

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Running trails near Englewood

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Belleview Park

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PavedShadedDog-friendly

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Duncan Park

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Relaxed community park featuring picnic spots, a playground and areas for dogs to run free.

under a mile away

Englewood Reservoir Gentle Path

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Jason Park

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.