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Pecos Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 252 Google reviews · Running trail in Thornton, Colorado · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 140 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Pecos 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.
Low-key neighborhood park featuring a children's playground, picnic tables & lush open spaces.
What runners say about Pecos Park
“Basketball hoop, doggie bags, playground and swings, bences, shaded pavilion to eat 👍”
This park is really pretty!! It's hilly with lots of trails, trees and nice picnic tables. The playground looked pretty nice too. We don't live nearby, but met up with family at a convenient location. I specifically picked it for having lots of trees, and it did not disappoint.
Nice quite little park. Covered area for gatherings, small skateboard section, plenty of trees and shade. Small stream cutting through the grounds. Never overly crowded. I visit there on my way through riding the bike paths.
Nice little park. Not much here other then a pavillion with picnic tables(no grills), a play ground and a couple benches. Well maintained grounds and paths.
I love this park. It's big with big shade trees and hills. It's at the start of a walking trail with 6 foot sidewalk paths.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a great playground (notably in my mind, it has tons of swings), there are wonderful climbing trees, and there are huge and grassy hills to roll down.”
“Basketball hoop, doggie bags, playground and swings, bences, shaded pavilion to eat 👍”
“There are no bathrooms or porta potties, so plan accordingly.”
“Lots of space dogs and people are usually friendly.”
“Watch out for Google directions though, because it will take you to the school parking lot.”
Plan your run at Pecos Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- Distance140 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofthornton.net
- Phone+1 303-255-7833
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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