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Lake Arbor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 851 Google reviews · Running trail in Arvada, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Loop distance
50 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Lake Arbor Park'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.

Paved50 miLoopScenicWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Venue featuring a kids' playground, open fields & multiple trails, including a loop around the lake.

What runners say about Lake Arbor Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (851 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Lake Arbor is such a fantastic park and is amazing to walk around and see the beautiful lake and mountains!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Lake Arbor Park is a nice neighborhood destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors in a peaceful setting.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“It is a good place for all ages.”

Great park with lake and two walking paths around the lake. The close path is shorter. They have classic exercise stations next to the path around the lake. Great for running or walking. You get a nice view of the mountains, ducks, geese, and gulls.

★★★★★ — Ziggy , Mar 2018

Super peaceful and nice place to take a walk and clear your head! I went there to longboard today and the path around the lake was perfect to practice going down hills. There were also a lot of cute ducks.

★★★★★ — Zoe , Jan 2021

Really nice park. Much bigger walking path than expected. I look forward to coming back in the summer to see it when it’s green but still beautiful today. Even saw a bald eagle!

★★★★★ — Bernard , Feb 2023

Was out for a drive and stumbled across this hidden gem! Such beautiful views and tons of people out walking.

★★★★★ — C , Jul 2022

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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 15 mentions

“Lake Arbor is such a fantastic park and is amazing to walk around and see the beautiful lake and mountains!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Lake Arbor Park is a nice neighborhood destination for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors in a peaceful setting.”

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🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“3-mile hiking/running loop is perfect for those who want to get some exercise while taking in the beautiful views.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Lake Arbor Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Loop distance50 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • Websitearvadaco.gov
  • Phone(720) 898-7400
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Lake Arbor Park

6450 W Pomona Dr, Arvada, CO 80003

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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.