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McCabe trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Running trail in Parker, Colorado · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of McCabe trailhead yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about McCabe trailhead
“Not only does it have the creek running through but a beautiful memorial to all the lost children.”
It's such a great hidden gem. Not only does it have the creek running through but a beautiful memorial to all the lost children. You can also take a stroll around the lake or cast in a line. It's a very short walk being a little over a mile long in its entirety.
One of the places that makes Parker a great town. Good spot to park and take a stroll or bike ride. A walk from here to the Salisbury Equestrian Park is a very good use of 45 minutes on a nice day. Lots of wildlife and wildflowers in season.
Great place to park or rest when using the Cherry Creek trail. There are two benches covered in a gazebo next to bathrooms with running cold water, soap, and flush toilets. There's a working water fountain for drinking or to refill your water bottle. The area feels safe.
Nice place to start a long walk on a semi cloudy weekend afternoon. Parking lot was a reasonable size and wasn’t full either when we arrived or when we left. Bathrooms were adequate. (I am just glad they were flushing toilets!
Trail conditions & character
“Parking lot was a reasonable size and wasn’t full either when we arrived or when we left.”
“There are restroom facilities which are always clean somehow (i can't speak to the cleanliness of the ladies' room of course).”
“Not only does it have the creek running through but a beautiful memorial to all the lost children.”
“Also, it's flat, it's paved, and there are bathrooms at the parking lot.”
“There's a working water fountain for drinking or to refill your water bottle.”
Plan your run at McCabe trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Running trails near Parker
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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