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Longs Peak Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 74 Google reviews · Running trail in Erie, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Longs Peak 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.

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What runners say about Longs Peak Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (74 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Great park to walk dogs or take your children to play. It has a large grassy area for field sports, a softball field, one basketball hoop and play equipment. There are many sidewalk and trail options around this park. The paved sidewalk is also good for bicycles and scooters.

★★★★★ — Toy , Mar 2018

Good neighborhood park. Nice playground, soccer fields, and picnic pavilion. About 0.5mi paved trail surrounds it.

★★★★☆ — Brock , Dec 2017

Great park, just found a couple swampy spots when running in grass. Beautiful view

★★★★☆ — Karl , Jul 2021

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“Parking can be tough in the small lot, but plenty off street parking is available on the west side of the open fields in Candlelight Ridge.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“No restrooms but there is a port a potty currently there.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The paved sidewalk is also good for bicycles and scooters.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Needs bathrooms and a water fountain.”

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Plan your run at Longs Peak 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
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteerieco.gov
  • Phone(303) 926-2887
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday 8 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Longs Peak Park

311 Wheat Berry Dr, Erie, CO 80516

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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.