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Whistler Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Running trail in Steamboat Springs, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Whistler 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.
What runners say about Whistler Park
“nice, clean park with plenty of room for the kids and dogs to run and play”
“Large off-leash dog area, trails throughout the field and along the creek, friendly people and dogs, and gorgeous scenery!”
Highly recommend! A family favorite here in Steamboat. Incredible hiking trails in the back of the park that head down to the creek. A large playground for younger and older kids with picnic tables and plenty of shade. Super big fields perfect for flying kites, playing tag or kickball.
Great park / soccer field, broke trails to the river and through the forest.. lovely area, never to many people!!
Whistler is one of my favorite parks to visit when I'm in Steamboat with my huskies. Large off-leash dog area, trails throughout the field and along the creek, friendly people and dogs, and gorgeous scenery!
Great playground for the kiddos. Lots of folks take their doggies for a walk nearby also.
Trail conditions & character
“My one complaint is that people frequently bring their dogs and let them off leash (although it is clearly marked that dogs should be on leash this is common practice).”
“Large off-leash dog area, trails throughout the field and along the creek, friendly people and dogs, and gorgeous scenery!”
Plan your run at Whistler Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesteamboatsprings.net
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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