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Niver Creek Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Thornton, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Niver Creek Open Space'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.
What runners say about Niver Creek Open Space
“Beautiful place to pass with the dogs or kids.”
“Love to take my kids to this park multiple toys to play with nice and peaceful”
“Nice place to walk the dog.”
The trail itself is adequate, not very long, but if youre daring enough to go into and explore the greenbelt its a lot of fun. Be careful after dark there are coyotes around
Beautifully we're cared for and natural. Has lots of abundant wildlife that is surprising. Wetland's gravel desert and many trails to explore I love it
Trail conditions & character
“Love to take my kids to this park multiple toys to play with nice and peaceful”
Plan your run at Niver Creek Open Space
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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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