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Left Hand Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 337 Google reviews · Running trail in Longmont, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Left Hand Creek 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.
City park with a roller hockey rink, sheltered picnic/BBQ areas, play structures & open fields.
What runners say about Left Hand Creek Park
Kids love this park, there are two big play scape areas. A basketball court, a big field and a trail. There is a bathroom right at the front along with plenty of parking. A pavilion with picnic tables. Kids 2-10 yo had a blast. We will be back!
A nice park. Big fields, playground, basketball court, picnic tables, bbq equipment and seasonal restrooms. Nice walking paths along the river. Well maintained.
This place has a beautiful river running through rocks that have the coloration of silver and quartz... The trail is decent for hiking, biking and pets...
Been going here for years. Grew up in the neighborhood, and it will never fail to be a reliable place to walk. Great environment and trails, lots of open grass, and great sheltered space next to the playgrounds.
Trail conditions & character
“However, the restroom is frequently dirty and gross, and past complaints lodges to the correct services have gone unanswered.”
“There is a bathroom right at the front along with plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Left Hand Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitelongmontcolorado.gov
- Phone+1 303-651-8992
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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 |
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