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Limbaugh Canyon Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Palmer Lake, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Limbaugh Canyon Trail Head'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 hiking area with trails leading to various destinations such as beaver ponds and aspen meadows.
What runners say about Limbaugh Canyon Trail Head
“About 50 minutes hike to the most beautiful part of the canyon.”
A little crowded...but cool place. Side note....dont go through the gate.....its someone's property now. The trailhead moved 100feet up the hill. Left of the parking spots. The gate is right. Be kind dont walk on others property.
This was a fantastic trailhead. We hiked to Kroenke Lake and that was a great day hike. Took us about 4 hours to get there with frequent stops for food and picture taking. Had a nice picnic on the lake and got back in under two hours. I highly recommend boots and bug repellent.
So many nice hikes from here. Ore Bucket is a favorite to get to the aspen meadows. A bit further and you are along beaver ponds. The short hike to the waterfall is steep in some spots, but it is worth it every season of the year.
Great trail. Cuts 3 miles off (rt) by not having to start at the base of Mt Herman. Downside is that residents are complaining and the PLPD will start issuing citations for parking. Received a warning 2 days ago for “Illegal Parking” with a note stating “No Forest Access.
Trail conditions & character
“The short hike to the waterfall is steep in some spots, but it is worth it every season of the year.”
“This trailhead will take you to numerous trails in the Monument foothills area; including Raspberry Hill, N Monument Creek, and Ghost trail.”
“This trailhead will take you to numerous trails in the Monument foothills area; including Raspberry Hill, N Monument Creek, and Ghost trail.”
Plan your run at Limbaugh Canyon Trail Head
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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | 1:30 am–12 am |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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