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Jess Weaver Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Glenwood Springs, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Jess Weaver 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.
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails along a creek.
What runners say about Jess Weaver Trailhead
“Great trail, did an evening hike, well maintained, good views.”
“Wonderful hike, watch for snakes, but keep and eye on the beautiful waterfalls as well.”
“Nicely shaded and not a crowded trail!”
“Great family friendly hike.”
Beautiful and forested the whole way. Not incredibly steep at any point. Having the river there flowing alongside you the whole way is quite a nice feature, especially for dogs. There is an abandoned mineshaft on the west side of the canyon at the start of the hike that is an interesting historical remnant.
Great moderate hiking place. Tons of butterflies! I like that it runs along the river. Don't forget to look up and see the remains of an old mining rail at the beginning of the trail. Equal.amounts.of sun and shade on this trail.
The trail is easy and not long. Do wear comfortable shoes and bring water. There are some spots where one can go down to the streams and cool off.
I love this place, we were alone most of the hike. Just a beautiful trail. A must see.
Trail conditions & character
“I like having a destination of sorts to hike to like a lake, waterfall, meadow, cliff views, etc but past the bridge there is none of that at least to mile 5.”
“There is only parking for 5 cars and we ended up parking over the freeway and walking about a half mile to the trail.”
“Having the river there flowing alongside you the whole way is quite a nice feature, especially for dogs.”
Plan your run at Jess Weaver Trailhead
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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