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Frank State Wildlife Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Windsor, Colorado · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Frank State Wildlife Trailhead'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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyTrailhead parking

Tranquil preserve featuring paved trails for walking and bicycling, plus a river and dog-friendly areas.

What runners say about Frank State Wildlife Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (82 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Nice trail, I went during winter and it was beautiful so I can’t wait to return in the spring!”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“Perfect for biking, running, and walking the Poudre”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 3 mentions

“One of the many places I love to take my dog, Iggy walking!”

Always a great bike, walk or run. Don't forget bug spray this time of the year.

★★★★★ — Papa , Jun 2024

One of the many places I love to take my dog, Iggy walking! Always pretty!

★★★★☆ — Heather , Oct 2021

Awesome trail! Clean...relaxing...visually appealing...safe...super smooth if you are biking...goes a great distance so can really get a good workout...loved it!!

★★★★★ — Carl , Sep 2019

Its beautiful would reccomend. I set up a trail cam and got a mouse and raccoon. There's lots of wildlife

★★★★☆ — River , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 82 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

“Nice trail, I went during winter and it was beautiful so I can’t wait to return in the spring!”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“One of the many places I love to take my dog, Iggy walking!”

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🛣️ Paved surface 4 mentions

“The concrete makes for a very smooth ride on a bike or board and there are no super steep parts of the trail to make walking a pain.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“What a wonderful trailhead anythings to do lots to see all the great stuff”

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Plan your run at Frank State Wildlife Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecpw.state.co.us

Where to find Frank State Wildlife Trailhead

Poudre River Trail, Windsor, CO 80550

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Running trails near Windsor

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Kyger Open Space

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Scenic

under a mile away

Kyger Reservoir

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under a mile away

River Bluffs Open Space

4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews

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PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring paths for biking, plus picnic tables by the Cache Poudre River.

1.2 miles away

Riverbend Natural Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

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Paved

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Windsor West Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

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ShadedScenic

1.6 miles away

Poudre Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

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Dog-friendly

Grassy park with an off-leash area for dogs to roam and socialize, plus picnic tables.

1.7 miles away

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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.