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Ridgeline Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Running trail in Castle Rock, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ridgeline 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.
This 370-acre open space features grasslands & log benches, plus trails for hiking & biking.
What runners say about Ridgeline Open Space
“Beautiful scenery, and trails that suite just about anyone looking for an escape!”
This open trail has great walking and biking trails for beginners and experts of all likes. The trails are easy to moderate, no difficult ones that will challenge you, however, for bicyclists who challenges themselves to super speeds, they may endure some tricky bumps and jumps.
Met up with a few friends to ride the trails. Beautiful views and really nice single track. The trails are starting to show some deep cuts of the many riders but still in excellent condition hiking, running or riding. The benches at a few spots are also a nice touch for those looking to stop and enjoy the views.
Great place to hike with kids. Good maps so you don't get lost. Trail connects to a wider trail system. Bike it or snowshoe it when conditions are right. Parking space. Great views! Picknick benches, no tables.
Wonderful open space with many loops you can connect together. Very easy to get a 2-3 mile hike in with solid views and about 200ft of net elevation gain. Some tricky spots that need a bit more attention, but nothing the average hiker couldn't handle.
Trail conditions & character
“Very easy to get a 2-3 mile hike in with solid views and about 200ft of net elevation gain.”
“Very easy to get a 2-3 mile hike in with solid views and about 200ft of net elevation gain.”
“Lots of single track options to choose from - make it a quick loop, or circle the entire Open Space and stay on the outside loop as you ride.”
“Lots of single track options to choose from - make it a quick loop, or circle the entire Open Space and stay on the outside loop as you ride.”
Plan your run at Ridgeline Open Space
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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
- Websitecrgov.com
- Phone+1 720-733-4482
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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