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Green Mountain Trailhead - McIntyre Gulch

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakewood, Colorado · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Green Mountain Trailhead - McIntyre Gulch yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.

ScenicQuiet

What runners say about Green Mountain Trailhead - McIntyre Gulch

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.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Also, it is very peaceful and conducive to connecting with nature.”

A bit icy in spots. Shared the trail with a number of polite mountain bikers!

★★★★☆ — Karen , Nov 2022

Quiet trail with great surrounding views. Get a nice view of downtown. Easy street parking at trailheads.

★★★★★ — Wei , Mar 2023

when i typed in google maps just green mountain trail - that’s the entrance i took. absolutely breathtaking views. established trail with friendly people and dogs. highly recommend

★★★★★ — Isabel , Oct 2021

Nice spot for a decent hike and not a ton of foot or bike traffic. Great way to start the weekend right!

★★★★★ — Caleb , Dec 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 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 6 mentions

“It was nice and quiet and the view of Denver was awesome!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Also, it is very peaceful and conducive to connecting with nature.”

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Plan your run at Green Mountain Trailhead - McIntyre Gulch

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.

Where to find Green Mountain Trailhead - McIntyre Gulch

13401 W Cedar Dr, Lakewood, CO 80228

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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.