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Black and Blue Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Colorado Springs, 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 Black and Blue Trailhead 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.
What runners say about Black and Blue Trailhead
Just discovered this open space near the pro rodeo hall of fame and it’s my new favorite loop. A hidden gem and perfect for all skill levels! Watch out for rattle snakes.
Good trail when you want to get into some nature and spend about 2 hours elevating the heart beat. Plus it loops back to your parking area. Can be crowded. No restrooms.
Good because of the 2 trails that start here, but the trailhead is just a wide and longish pullout on sometimes busy street.
Trail conditions & character
“Good because of the 2 trails that start here, but the trailhead is just a wide and longish pullout on sometimes busy street.”
Plan your run at Black and Blue Trailhead
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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
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