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Columbine Open Space and Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 81 Google reviews · Running trail in Castle Rock, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Columbine Open Space and Trail'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.
Kid-friendly hiking area featuring a barn and picnic tables.
What runners say about Columbine Open Space and Trail
“The southern loop is more scenic and extends several miles past the Tomah Road exit.”
Nice open space about six miles south of Castle Rock on the east side of I-25. There are two hiking/biking loops. The southern loop is more scenic and extends several miles past the Tomah Road exit.
The trails are nice and open. It runs along I25 heading south. There are two easy loop trails from the Trailhead. The southern trail connects to a longer trail that goes down through Larkspur. I decided to take the longer trail south to Tomah Rd and it was a beautiful walk.
I would give 5 starts as wht is it. Free Gravel parking space for 10/15 cars. No fees at all. Senice views. Loop trails n long too. Historical area.
Very nice open space right off of 1-25 on the East side. Only a Portable restroom but nice open trails.
Trail conditions & character
“The southern loop is more scenic and extends several miles past the Tomah Road exit.”
“The southern loop is more scenic and extends several miles past the Tomah Road exit.”
“There are two easy loop trails from the Trailhead.”
Plan your run at Columbine Open Space and Trail
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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- Phone+1 303-660-7495
- Social Facebook
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 |
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