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Edmondson Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 Google reviews · Running trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Edmondson Trail Head'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.
Uphill trail network offering views of the mountains and the Air Force Academy, plus meadows and streams.
What runners say about Edmondson Trail Head
“You will feel miles from the city while you stroll along the river and through beautiful meadows.”
“A peaceful, serene place to hike up and sit on a bench to enjoy beautiful scenery.”
“It's not flat, but the hills are an easy walk.”
This trail is phenomenal! We walked 45min north of the trail head before returning and we saw an incredible amount of visual interest (going both ways) not captured in any photos from any review (including mine). See it for yourself! P.S.
This trailhead is right off the main road. There is a small parking lot that fits at least a dozen cars. There is a porter potty on-site (not sure if it’s condition/if it’s taken care of or not). The trail starts immediately off the parking lot and easy to follow.
if you like walking paths you will truly enjoy this trail. On the other hand i would not recommend it for bikes because of the loose gravel. the pictures don't do this beautiful nature trail justice, I look forward to coming back again 😎
I needed 10+ miles for running, and my east coast lungs were cautious about attempting a run at the Garden of the Gods (or really anywhere with lots of elevation). I saw this trail and decided to take a chance. I was truly emotionally moved. Starting at Woodmen Road and I-25, you go north for about 1.
Trail conditions & character
“You have breathtaking views of the mountains, the Air Force Academy, the river alongside the trail, and so much more.”
“I needed 10+ miles for running, and my east coast lungs were cautious about attempting a run at the Garden of the Gods (or really anywhere with lots of elevation).”
“There are numerous info placards and quite a few benches, although there are no toilets or water (except for a single port-a-loo at the Woodmen Road trailhead).”
“A peaceful, serene place to hike up and sit on a bench to enjoy beautiful scenery.”
“The gravel is packed real tight; you should have no problem riding this trail with any mountain bike.”
“The trail itself is wide and I would consider it a beginner level trail with some ups and downs.”
“You can go right under a bridge or left down a dirt trail between trees.”
Plan your run at Edmondson Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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 — reported by runners
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