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Lee Gulch Overlook
4.5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Littleton, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lee Gulch Overlook'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.
Popular nature park with a pond featuring jogging and cycling trails plus wildlife-watching.
What runners say about Lee Gulch Overlook
“The walking path under the sunset is very beautiful, with fresh air.”
I recently walked the trail from the Highline Canal trail to the Platte River. OMG! This is a beautiful city trail. The best city trail I have walked the the Denver Metro area. Lots of diverse views. Lots of benches for sitting and relaxing. About 90% unpaved which makes it easier on the knees and feet.
If you wanted to or walk to South Platte it is probably the best parking lot I have never seen it full
I broke down near there and coasted. Nice little "secret" trailhead. Even has a drinking fountain!
Nice area to embark from. The trail is a lot more bicycle friendly than pedestrian in my opinion. Some gravel to walk on if you don’t wanna take your chances with the two wheeled folks speeding past. There are several places to fork off to choose your own adventure.
Trail conditions & character
“Off of the busy bike & waljing path, overlooking a beaver pond filled with wildlife and view of the Platte River and Mary Carter Greenway.”
“If you wanted to or walk to South Platte it is probably the best parking lot I have never seen it full”
Plan your run at Lee Gulch Overlook
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Phone+1 303-953-7644
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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