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Lake Link Trail (Western entrance)

4.4 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Broomfield, Colorado · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Lake Link Trail (Western entrance)'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.

MixedLoopOpen 24hStroller / ADAHillyQuiet

What runners say about Lake Link Trail (Western entrance)

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful natural meadow with coyotes, prairie dogs, and rabbits.”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“The Lake Link Trail is a great place to bicycle, hike, jog/run, walk anytime of the year.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It's quiet and not intense.”

Great hike, with multiple starting points. One of the starting points is by Hunter Douglas, no public parking is available. I assume that point, is for employees who work in the area and would like to access the trail as well.

★★★★★ — Elliott , Feb 2022

The Lake Link Trail is a great place to bicycle, hike, jog/run, walk anytime of the year. It is just on the outskirts of Broomfield.

★★★★☆ — T-Mobile , Nov 2020

BEAUTIFUL trail! It's quiet and not intense. Perfect for relaxing your mind on a stressfful day. Recommendation: wear sunscreen :)

★★★★★ — B , Jun 2021

Good dirt paths for running with lots of hills and loops. Beautiful natural meadow with coyotes, prairie dogs, and rabbits.

★★★★★ — Micah , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Good dirt paths for running with lots of hills and loops.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It's quiet and not intense.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🔁 Loop trail

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at Lake Link Trail (Western entrance)

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Trail mapOfficial trail map
  • Websitebroomfield.org
  • Phone(303) 438-2616

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Link Trail (Western entrance)

1 Duette Way, Broomfield, CO 80020

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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.