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Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 Google reviews · Running trail in Golden, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 12 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead'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.
This sprawling, mountainous spot for hiking & biking features sweeping views & nature observation.
What runners say about Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead
“Gorgeous ride through meadows, woods, rocks and ledges.”
“Multiple options for both loops of shaded trails or sunny exposed trails.”
This is one of one of my favorite trails to get away from Denver. The beauty here is untouched, I could get lost in my thoughts here every time. This trail changes its beauty for each season. So, check the weather and bring plenty of gear, water, and snacks.
Great quiet place for hikes and biking! Alternate weekend use: even bike, odd hike. Not very crowded and parking right next to the trail. It does wind through some private property and must stay on track there.
Empty on a June Friday 3. Nice view and bathrooms. Not far from 6 up steep but paved roads. Picture of dirt road is the first part of the hiking trail not the road you drive up. I mountain biked it. As a trail, I would say its a very bikeable hiking trail, but isn't a "mountain biking" trail with berms and stuff.
Love this spot. One of my favorite locations to go hiking. It is smart to plan ahead. Trails in this area will split weekends to provide one day for hiking and horseback riding, and another day for bike riding.
Trail conditions & character
“It does have elevation, but the trail is flat for jogging, and the view is breath taking.”
“Multiple options for both loops of shaded trails or sunny exposed trails.”
“It does have elevation, but the trail is flat for jogging, and the view is breath taking.”
“Some technical, hard sections with large rocks, tight switchbacks, steep uphills, etc.”
“It gets a little crowded on the weekends, but this is a great mountain biking loop with some awesome single trail.”
“where I had to get off my bike a lot given my skill level (intermediate) but the great conditions, breathtaking views and beautiful vegetation kept me going.”
“At the trail head has restrooms, maps of all the trails, and a paved parking lot.”
“At the trail head has restrooms, maps of all the trails, and a paved parking lot.”
“At the trail head has restrooms, maps of all the trails, and a paved parking lot.”
Plan your run at Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance12 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitejeffco.us
- Phone+1 303-271-5925
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–7 pm |
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