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Rocky Mountain Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,732 Google reviews · Running trail in Denver, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rocky Mountain Lake 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.
A park with a looped trail around a lake, plus a playground & baseball, football & softball fields.
What runners say about Rocky Mountain Lake Park
“As an avid runner, I had a wonderful time taking in the fresh air and scenic views during my morning run.”
“Many people also come for a leisurely walk or jog around the serene lake, even in the winter.”
Love this park. I've been running my dogs there almost every morning for the past 20+ years. Truly one of Denver's gems. The older historical photo is from the Denver Post/ City and County, 1917. It is captioned "Camping in the wilderness of Rocky Mtn Lake Park Motor Camp on 46th and Lowell Blvd, Denver."
Beautiful scenery. I walk the park every single day. There's a park for the kids, a pretty lake for fishing and the Mountain view is beautiful! You can have picnics there and there's plenty benches and tables for seating. There's even grills outside for you to grill meat!
Love this gorgeous Lake Park! Such a nice walk around the lake with mountain views. Lots of open space to roam, and the big beautiful sky. There is a little kids play area, 2 parking lots and male/female restrooms.
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Trail conditions & character
“As an avid runner, I had a wonderful time taking in the fresh air and scenic views during my morning run.”
“Not busy, usually very few people, and its nice to walk the dog and see a few other walkers/joggers and doggies.”
“There is a little kids play area, 2 parking lots and male/female restrooms.”
“Many people also come for a leisurely walk or jog around the serene lake, even in the winter.”
“Rocky Mountain Lake Park offers various recreational amenities, such as a playground, a baseball court, and several tennis courts.”
“There is a little kids play area, 2 parking lots and male/female restrooms.”
Plan your run at Rocky Mountain Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websitedenvergov.org
- Phone+1 720-913-1311
- 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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