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Westminster Hills Open Space & Greenway Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Running trail in Westminster, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Westminster Hills Open Space & Greenway Trail'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.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly hiking area with a public restroom.

What runners say about Westminster Hills Open Space & Greenway Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (43 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful trail to be at in an early morning after a snow fall.”

Good Place for walking, Near the lake, and has many informative boards about animals 👍😎

★★★★☆ — Moh , Mar 2021

4/20/26 rattlesnake sighting beware they are already out - right off the trail on the back side

★★★★★ — S , Apr 2026

Beautiful trail to be at in an early morning after a snow fall. Safe and next to a small canal

★★★★★ — Mike , Jan 2021

This trail is currently being worked on, but it cuts through the Westminster Hills Dog Park. If you head West on this trail, you can walk for miles and eventually end up in Rocky Flats. This is a nice quiet trail perfect for walking your dog or biking. It is all double track/ gravel.

★★★★★ — Kyle , Dec 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 43 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 10 mentions

“This trail is currently being worked on, but it cuts through the Westminster Hills Dog Park.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful trail to be at in an early morning after a snow fall.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“If you head West on this trail, you can walk for miles and eventually end up in Rocky Flats.”

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Plan your run at Westminster Hills Open Space & Greenway Trail

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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitejeffco.us
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Hours

Monday 8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8 AM–5 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Westminster Hills Open Space & Greenway Trail

10499 Simms St, Westminster, CO 80005

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Running trails near Westminster

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Standley Lake Regional Park & Wildlife Refuge

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Westminster, CO

Natural surfaceScenic

This recreational area is anchored by a reservoir & offers boating, fishing & camping options.

under a mile away

North Standley Lake Open Space Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 598 reviews

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ScenicDog-friendly

The northern part of Standley Lake Park, viewable from the water-only due to bald eagle nesting.

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Ketner Open Space

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Westminster, CO

1.1 miLoopMixedScenic

Small lake park with walking trails and benches, plus fishing and bird-watching spots.

1.2 miles away

Wood Run Park

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Casual area with ballfields, swings and slides amid trees and hills.

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Coyote Ridge Open Space

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2.8 miles away

Central HOA Park

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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.