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Prairie Gateway Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Running trail in Denver, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Gateway 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.
Tranquil nature area encompassing trails, prairies and a bison herd.
What runners say about Prairie Gateway Open Space
“While your there drive thru the arsenal if you have time, great peaceful drive”
Absolutely amazing to see the wild life and scenery. My kids were so excited especially to see all of those gophers popping in and out of their wholes. It's a really nice drive 11 miles through to see it all I believe
A few miles of packed rock running/biking trails. Great place to get off of the city streets but not go too far from Denver to get a good morning run. Good amount automobile parking by trails. Does have restroom.
It's a blessing to be able to have wide open space to walk. My furbabies love it. While your there drive thru the arsenal if you have time, great peaceful drive
This is a great place for a walk. Staff at the visitors center was friendly and knowledgeable. Saw prairie dogs in the wild for the first time here.
Trail conditions & character
“While your there drive thru the arsenal if you have time, great peaceful drive”
“Maybe it's the fact that I can chill and enjoy the best views in my car while on break, or a good cardio sesh while the sun shines energy and good vibrations to us all.”
“Clean and tidy, well cared for and we got to see bison and a zillion prairie dogs”
Plan your run at Prairie Gateway 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitec3gov.com
- Phone+1 303-289-3763
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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