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Riverside Park Nature Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Running trail in Fort Morgan, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Riverside Park Nature Trails' 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.

ScenicQuiet

Secluded recreation area featuring a disc golf course, walking trails and a pond for fishing.

What runners say about Riverside Park Nature Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (50 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Super secluded and well kept!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“A beautiful place to walk your dog and enjoy the river.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Quiet natural beauty along the meandering South Platte River from Main Street east to Barlow.”

A beautiful place to walk your dog and enjoy the river. We even got to see some turtles and dragonflies.

★★★★★ — Penny , Sep 2023

Fishing pond on one side, walking trail with random rest benches throughout, runs right by Platte river. There's also frisbee golf and river access.

★★★★☆ — Lisa , Sep 2021

Best place to get away and become one with nature. Lots of bird ,open land, great walking trails. Beautiful view of the river and some ponds.

★★★★★ — Erin , Nov 2023

Such a peaceful place to walk along the river. Places to cut back so you can decide how long to make your walk. Lots of wildlife.

★★★★★ — Christine , Dec 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 50 reviews →

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 7 mentions

“It's a must when you are in the area will give u a whole different view of Ft.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Quiet natural beauty along the meandering South Platte River from Main Street east to Barlow.”

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Plan your run at Riverside Park Nature Trails

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.

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

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 Riverside Park Nature Trails

17905 Co Rd 20, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

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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.