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Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Denver, Colorado · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path'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.

Open 24h

Maintained trail for cycling and walking, featuring some murals and rapid spots.

What runners say about Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

it's in a different way for me to travel except the old guys that ride 9 million miles an hour don't stop for old ladies or folks carrying their babies or anything else for that matter Very similar to a lot of folks driving skills here so just be careful of the old men going 90

★★★★★ — Richard , Jun 2023

A green oasis, a gem in the heart of the city! Lots of cool murals up on the trail walls, starting at Confluence Park through central Denver. Some encampments of people experiencing homelessness, etc., but safe.

★★★★☆ — Tom , Jan 2022

Love this path in Denver. From confluence park all the way to Cherry Creek reservoir. Well maintained but on nice days it can be very busy

★★★★★ — Yogi , May 2019

Great path for biking and walking. Definitely recommend going. Especially if you are trying to get or stay in shape.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth , Nov 2021

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Plan your run at Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

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 Cherry Creek Hike/Bike Path

N Downing St, Denver, CO 80218

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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.