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Northwest Open Space

4.5 ★★★★★ 715 Google reviews · Running trail in Northglenn, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Northwest 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

83-acre community park features a multisport complex & wooded nature area with trails & wildlife.

What runners say about Northwest Open Space

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (715 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“I also just want to say to the park and rec people thank you for having the bathrooms clean and open for us.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful open space, you can run, walk with your pet and friends, they have space for soccer.”

Beautiful open space, you can run, walk with your pet and friends, they have space for soccer.

★★★★★ — Alejandra , Mar 2022

Was a very nice and clean semi nature walk with my dog. Didn't even know this had fishing and several sitting spots to enjoy the area!

★★★★★ — Shay , May 2025

Beautiful place for a sunset walk or anytime with 2 or 4 legged friends!

★★★★★ — Kairos , Oct 2025

It's in the middle of Northglenn, but it has some fantastic views of the Flat Iron mountain range. This is the perfect place to come if you need a quick walk or break. Nicely placed benches allow you to rest and take in the views!

★★★★★ — James , Jun 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“It's in the middle of Northglenn, but it has some fantastic views of the Flat Iron mountain range.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“I also just want to say to the park and rec people thank you for having the bathrooms clean and open for us.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Google Westview elementary school and that parking lot takes u right to fields”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Was a very nice and clean semi nature walk with my dog.”

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Plan your run at Northwest 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitenorthglenn.org
  • Phone+1 303-450-8800
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 pm

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 Northwest Open Space

2100 W 112th Ave, Northglenn, CO 80234

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Running trails near Northglenn

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Rotary Park

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Sperry Park

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Dog-friendly

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Mushroom Pond Trailhead

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LoopMixedDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park with trails and a paved path, plus birds and a pond.

under a mile away

Charles C. Winburn Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews

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ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring 2 ponds, a gazebo & a modern sculpture, plus a paved walking path & a turf field.

under a mile away

E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,424 reviews

Northglenn, CO

Scenic

Green space offering athletic fields, a lake with pedal boat rentals, plus a skatepark & play areas.

1.7 miles away

Squires Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 275 reviews

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LitDog-friendly

Open-space, family-friendly park featuring a playground, a pavilion and a soccer field.

1.7 miles away

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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.