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Prairie Ridge Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Loveland, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Ridge Natural Area'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.
Well-kept landscape offering a gentle trail system for hikers, runners and bikers.
What runners say about Prairie Ridge Natural Area
“The bathroom is always clean.”
“Mild trail with beautiful 180° views to the east.”
“Very serene but parking space is very limited.”
“A delightful and easy walk on a gravel trail across the prairie to the foothills.”
Wonderful easy walk along the Front Range. Great views and very gentle Hill. It is manageable by most everyone. You can make it a short walk or you can add a walk over to Coyote Ridge from this location restrooms at the trailhead
Nice restroom and groomed out gravel path. Good for a stroll, easy bike ride, or as a warm up to the connected Coyote Ridge, Rim Rock, and Blue Sky trail systems. Less than 3 miles to the restroom at Coyote Ridge.
I really like going here for a walk or a jog. Also at certain times you can almost have the trail to yourself.
Went on a family bike ride here. Easy trail for young kids. Beautiful and serene
Trail conditions & character
“Mild trail with beautiful 180° views to the east.”
“You can make it a short walk or you can add a walk over to Coyote Ridge from this location restrooms at the trailhead”
“You can make it a short walk or you can add a walk over to Coyote Ridge from this location restrooms at the trailhead”
“A delightful and easy walk on a gravel trail across the prairie to the foothills.”
“Very serene but parking space is very limited.”
“It doesn’t take too long for the sound of traffic on Taft Hill Road to subside.”
“Not challenging because it's level gravel but the scenery is good.”
Plan your run at Prairie Ridge Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- Websitecityofloveland.org
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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