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Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 132 Google reviews · Running trail in Colorado Springs, Colorado · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead'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.
Community park with picnic tables and a trail that's suitable for kids.
What runners say about Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead
“Clean, close by, and we'll maintained.”
“There are some nice areas with beautiful cottonwood trees that provide excellent shade and nice places to sit and relax for a minute when on a walk.”
Nice, easy, peaceful walk along the water. Fall colors are beautiful. Kind of like walking a country gravel road without a care in the world.
Even though when you park the first thing you see is a giant shed covered in ugly graffiti, the park itself is very nice and the trail is beautiful
I love this park and the trail. I remember the grand opening back when I was just 11 years old. I still go there with my dog and my kids to this day. We all love it. It's a place where I feel free and safe and where I like to go to get away from society, conformity, or just the world in general.
A really nice park in a rough area. The trail goes a long the river and offers a few great vantage points for a really nice waterfall. The park at the trail head has a play scape, swings, lots of seating a basketball court and a playing field. It really is a nice park.
Trail conditions & character
“There are some nice areas with beautiful cottonwood trees that provide excellent shade and nice places to sit and relax for a minute when on a walk.”
“I still go there with my dog and my kids to this day.”
“Kind of like walking a country gravel road without a care in the world.”
Plan your run at Stratmoor Valley Park and Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecommunityservices.elpasoco.com
- Phone+1 719-520-7529
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
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