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Gateway Park at The River Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ 518 Google reviews · Running trail in Pueblo, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Gateway Park at The River Walk'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.

Lit at nightScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park featuring walking paths, a restroom, a waterfall, and opportunities to feed ducks.

What runners say about Gateway Park at The River Walk

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (518 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 Scenery and makes you PROUD TO BE A PUEBLOAN!”

Love this area for walks! Perfect for family's dates walking your dog! Also bunch of restaurants right next to the river walk!

★★★★★ — Shay , Feb 2022

Small town here for work, a few photos and videos to share, restaurants were left and right smelled good... ahahaha and walking area for family's, somewhere to just sit and enjoy the view.

★★★★★ — T.Freeman77 , May 2024

This park is located on the River Walk and a great place to chillax with the fam and enjoy a nice lunch or drink!

★★★★★ — Adam , Sep 2020

Beautiful, peaceful and serine! Great place for morning, afternoon or a romantic walk. Great place to take children to run and play and teach a lil bit if history and geography.

★★★★★ — Rosalie , Sep 2021

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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 6 mentions

“ahahaha and walking area for family's, somewhere to just sit and enjoy the view.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Perfect for family's dates walking your dog!”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“Great restaurants, clean, well lit and well decorated for the holiday!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Would like more signage pointing to bathrooms and picnic tables, but overall enjoyed the stop.”

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Plan your run at Gateway Park at The River Walk

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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitepuebloriverwalk.org
  • Phone(719) 595-0242

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 Gateway Park at The River Walk

E Riverwalk, Pueblo, CO 81003

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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.