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Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Running trail in Thornton, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- 140 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve'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.
Park featuring a trail, picnic tables, and areas for basketball.
What runners say about Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
“This is a beautiful Park and preserve, especially in the spring and summer time!”
Pretty lake! They are doing construction so we couldn't walk the whole trail.
This is a beautiful Park and preserve, especially in the spring and summer time! If you like to take walks, rollerblade, skateboard, or ride bikes oh, this is the place for you. It has wide and clear paths for doing all the things you love. It's not full of cracks, rocks, or any hazards that might make you fall.
It's a great place to walk your dog, run or ride your bike. Very scenic and pretty. A lot of people get photos taken here. It would be great if people picked up after their pets and paid attention when walking there dog instead of staring at their phones.
East Lake trail is nice and easy trail to hike. Beautiful surroundings to look at. Very safe and always with people. Weather was perfect for a hike today. Would love to come back and hike with snow around on the ground. That would look so nice.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice views of the mountains, good amount of wildlife, and also a basketball court.”
“It's a great place to walk your dog, run or ride your bike.”
“It was a good place to walk and the loop is great if you keep your eye out you can see a lot of different wildlife.”
“The boardwalk has amazing views and the playground is great as well.”
Plan your run at Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- Loop distance140 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — 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.
- Websitecityofthornton.net
- Phone+1 303-255-7833
- Social Instagram · 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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