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Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 569 Google reviews · Running trail in Centennial, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 83 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cherry Creek Valley Ecological 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.
Winding trails along Cherry Creek featuring informational signs on native plants and wildlife.
What runners say about Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park
“Very clean, safe little nature spot that a family with kids can enjoy for a few hours on a hot day.”
“Very nice park and a beautiful park to walk around and take pics!”
This park is right off the trail where I live. I love to walk here it is beautiful. The trail is well maintained considering a lot of it is the Cherry Creek concrete bike trail. The path going through the ecological Park is a gravel Trail that's well maintained.
This park is one of our all time favorites!! It has a gazebo and picnic tables. Then a little pathway with a teepee and a pretend homestead cabin. Then if you take the path down the stairs and over the boardwalk you end up at the creek area with awesome rocks and a really great spot to hang out and play in the water!
Nice hike trail with a lot of wildlife and fruit trees. Lots of apple, crabapple, and hawthorns. It is a great crawfish catch and release location.
It's a wonderful place to walk or bicycle. There's an abundance of running water and workout equipment strewn about. You'll never feel underwhelmed by your environment. It's a tad busy, but nothing wild. Enjoy the outdoors this summer! Come on, just try one of the trails!
Trail conditions & character
“Had great time, so wonderful to find pet friendly places.”
“The trail is well maintained considering a lot of it is the Cherry Creek concrete bike trail.”
“the actual Ecopark has a nice gazebo, gravel trails, and wooden board walks dotted throughout a more wetland like area than one usually sees in this area.”
“Very nice park and a beautiful park to walk around and take pics!”
“Then if you take the path down the stairs and over the boardwalk you end up at the creek area with awesome rocks and a really great spot to hang out and play in the water!”
Plan your run at Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park
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
- Distance83 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — 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.
- Websitearapahoeco.gov
- Phone(720) 874-6540
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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