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Greenway Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Denver, Colorado · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Greenway Trail'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.
What runners say about Greenway Trail
“Anytime and anywhere in nature is a beautiful experience.”
“I would rate it best for running, biking next and hiking last.”
Meh - fairly flat and not much to see. I would rate it best for running, biking next and hiking last. I arrived at the parking area at 9:15 on a Tuesday morning and was the only vehicle there. (TIP - look for a solo telephone pole with nothing on it just before the turn-in for the lot as you head west on 56th.
I am from Washington State in a small town up against some of the most incredible hiking. However today my breath was taken away by such big sky and inspirational beauty. Go at the golden hour :)
Cool small trail system , long for running small for biking . Great afternoon ride
Trail conditions & character
“Having seen deer, eagles, hawks, prairie dogs and bison in other areas of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal I was disappointed by the absence of wildlife.”
“Having seen deer, eagles, hawks, prairie dogs and bison in other areas of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal I was disappointed by the absence of wildlife.”
“I arrived at the parking area at 9:15 on a Tuesday morning and was the only vehicle there.”
Plan your run at Greenway Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefws.gov
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