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Broncos Parkway Trailhead at Cherry Creek

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Centennial, Colorado · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Broncos Parkway Trailhead at Cherry Creek'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.

MixedOpen 24hTrailhead parking

What runners say about Broncos Parkway Trailhead at Cherry Creek

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great access point to the Cherry Creek Trail. Tons of fun going either north or south from the parking lot. Both directions have tons of trails to explore.

★★★★★ — Owen , Aug 2022

Great place to park your car to begin a wonderful walk through nature. As part of the Centennial/Jordan/Parker Open Space, this trailhead sits about halfway from each end of open space. I used to enjoy walking on the dirt paths. They lead off the paved trail into the trees.

★★★★★ — Quentin , Dec 2025

Nice trail for all seasons. The trail is not fully paved. There are multiple connecting trails to make your hike longer or shorter. There are a lot of deer that can be spotted along the trail, bald eagles during certain seasons and an occasional coyote as well. Lot of places to sit and rest along the trail.

★★★★☆ — Ada , Jul 2025

Great place for a walk. Good trail system with lots of connecting paths and rest stops for viewing and sitting. It can be busy at times, but usually, there is plenty of space for any sized group.

★★★★☆ — G , Oct 2023

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“They lead off the paved trail into the trees.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“As part of the Centennial/Jordan/Parker Open Space, this trailhead sits about halfway from each end of open space.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“The gravel is a bit hard to walk over with clipless pedals.”

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Plan your run at Broncos Parkway Trailhead at Cherry Creek

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Broncos Parkway Trailhead at Cherry Creek

16400 E Broncos Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80016

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Running trails near Centennial

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

Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space

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Paved walking paths and trails for biking, hiking and jogging, plus workout stations.

under a mile away

Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 569 reviews

Centennial, CO

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Winding trails along Cherry Creek featuring informational signs on native plants and wildlife.

under a mile away

High Plains Trail bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

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1.0 miles away

Preservation Park & Trailhead

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17 miLitScenic

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Arapahoe Trailhead - Cherry Creek Trail

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Dove Valley Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 694 reviews

Centennial, CO

PavedShadedDog-friendly

A 52-acre park offering a playground & sports opportunities from volleyball courts to soccer fields.

1.5 miles away

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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.