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Camenisch Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 566 Google reviews · Running trail in Federal Heights, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Camenisch 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestrooms

Scenic city park offering disc golfing, plus hiking trails & fishing opportunities.

What runners say about Camenisch Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (566 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Grounds are clean, softball field is dirt and keep reasonably well.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Distance and obstacles and the scenery is super beautiful.”

Love bringing my dog for walks and some play time when ni softball games are going on.

★★★★★ — Nick , Jan 2022

Dopest frizbe golf course ever!!!!!!!!! Distance and obstacles and the scenery is super beautiful... It's right behind water world never even knew this gem was there..

★★★★★ — Aleah , Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 566 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 6 mentions

“Distance and obstacles and the scenery is super beautiful.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Love bringing my dog for walks and some play time when ni softball games are going on.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Upper Badlands still has too much change in elevation and lack of unique shot's for people (like me) who can't throw long distances to score well.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“It does not have public restrooms and offers a portable potty, which was okay, just needed to be emptied on this day.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Camenisch 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • 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.
  • Websitefedheights.org
  • Phone+1 303-428-3526
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8 am–5 pm
Thursday 8 am–5 pm
Friday 8 am–5 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday 8 am–5 pm

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 Camenisch Park

Federal Heights, Colorado

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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.