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Cross Ridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Lafayette, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cross Ridge 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.

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What runners say about Cross Ridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great park with multiple structures for a wide range of ages. Also a great Green space for running around.

★★★★★ — Ashley , Dec 2018

Good small park. Don't expect much for your dogs. Just a small field to run in.

★★★★☆ — John , Dec 2023

Great place for riding bikes. A nice paved trail circles the playground/park.

★★★★★ — Christine , Apr 2021

Great park for 5 years old and younger. Good path around it and plenty to do.

★★★★★ — Brooke , Jan 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Plan your run at Cross Ridge Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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–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

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 Cross Ridge Park

Lafayette, Colorado

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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.