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Coyote Run Open Space

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Coyote Run Open Space'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.

Crushed gravelScenic

What runners say about Coyote Run Open Space

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (38 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful and sweeping meadow views, plus can see east to the neighboring towns.”

Great open space. It needs a portatoilet, at least in the middle of the run. Otherwise, it would be 5 stars. Beautiful and sweeping meadow views, plus can see east to the neighboring towns. It's one of my favorite local walks.

★★★★☆ — Zachary , Jun 2024

Nice little trail in a residential area. Clean. The entrance is hidden if you follow google maps.

★★★★☆ — Cali , Jul 2018

Part of the Louisville trail network. Compacted gravel surface, great sunrise walk.

★★★★☆ — Finlay , Aug 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 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 8 mentions

“Beautiful and sweeping meadow views, plus can see east to the neighboring towns.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Compacted gravel surface, great sunrise walk.”

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Plan your run at Coyote Run Open Space

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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 6 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7 pm
Thursday 6 am–7 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 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 Coyote Run Open Space

Louisville, Colorado

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Nearby towns

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.