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Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · Running trail in Wheat Ridge, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 7 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance'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.
Relaxed, family-friendly park featuring greenbelts, wetlands and picnic areas.
What runners say about Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance
“Trails are pretty clean and very well kept up thanks to the city of wheat ridge workers and a few volunteers- constantly out there working hard to keep things top notch.”
“This little nature spot is great for beautiful walks and fishing or bicycle trails.”
Been going here since I was a child. This little nature spot is great for beautiful walks and fishing or bicycle trails. The green belt is so serene and tucked in the suburb city so securely you almost forget where you are. It’s huge and kid and pet friendly.
Great park with lots of space for walking your dogs or a baby stroller. Bikers also use this space a lot but are all very cautious and forewarning when they come up behind you. Beautiful spot, I will definitely be back!
Great spot to access bike trail. Big parking lot. Riding west to Golden thru Coors manufacturing along clear creek there are wonderful views of the mountains. Around 10 miles to start of lookout mtn climb from here.
Hard to find initially but really worth it. This is a beautiful path with lovely nature throughout. Note that one has to be driving north to properly turn right into the trail head parking lot (there is no legal left hand turn if you’re headed south and try to turn into the trail head).
Trail conditions & character
“Riding west to Golden thru Coors manufacturing along clear creek there are wonderful views of the mountains.”
“Everyone we passed was friendly and great at trail sharing with dogs and bikes.”
“Several side trails and a boardwalk trail, a few bodies of water, and there are facilities.”
“Great park with lots of space for walking your dogs or a baby stroller.”
“The high and low point is that the main trail is concrete.”
“Around 10 miles to start of lookout mtn climb from here.”
Plan your run at Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance7 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiterootedinfun.com
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
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