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Roxborough State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,717 Google reviews · Running trail in Littleton, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- 15 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Roxborough State 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.
Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.
What runners say about Roxborough State Park
“The dramatic red sandstone rock formations are stunning and feel like a hidden gem compared to other parks closer to Denver.”
“There's a really nice shaded Pavillion where you can sit & enjoy the view/have lunch.”
“A magical State park, full of easy walking trails, wildlife and plenty of spots to capture family portraits.”
Absolutely breathtaking atmosphere. There's several hiking trails that go through the park, I did a few of them & none of them were too difficult. There's a really nice shaded Pavillion where you can sit & enjoy the view/have lunch. It wasn't too crowded when I came either.
Roxborough is a fantastic choice for hikers, nature lovers, and photographers — a peaceful slice of Colorado’s natural beauty worth the visit. The dramatic red sandstone rock formations are stunning and feel like a hidden gem compared to other parks closer to Denver.
Loved this park! We went on a Sunday afternoon in October and we had to wait about 10 mins until a few cars left (the max is 100 cars at a time). It was a beautiful park and we talked to the nicest lady at the visitor center. We hiked a 3 mile loop from there and had some beautiful views!
Our first visit to this state park. Visiting from out of state. Decided that we love to hike and wanted to see what this state has. It's a beautiful park. Has many trails and places to walk. You definitely want to be prepared. Water is essential.
Trail conditions & character
“The dramatic red sandstone rock formations are stunning and feel like a hidden gem compared to other parks closer to Denver.”
“We did two trails: the Carpenter Peak Trail (around 10 km) and the Fountain Valley Loop (about 5 km).”
“There's a really nice shaded Pavillion where you can sit & enjoy the view/have lunch.”
“The park offers many सुंदर rocky landscapes and unique views that make the experience really special.”
“There’s plenty of parking and self-pay entry fees if you do not already have a state pass.”
Plan your run at Roxborough State 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
- Loop distance15 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecpw.state.co.us
- Phone+1 303-973-3959
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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