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White Ranch Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 664 Google reviews · Running trail in Golden, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from White Ranch 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.
Cyclists, hikers, campers & wildlife watchers are welcomed to this preserve with 20 miles of trails.
What runners say about White Ranch Park
“beautiful area to either walk, sit at a table to eat a lunch or do an intense hiking or photography session!”
“We encountered some people throughout but overall not crowded once you are on the trails.”
“Overall, I would rate this as an easy hike and a good option if you are looking for something close to the front range and not too strenuous.”
Somewhat hidden park. We found this because other parks closer to the city of Golden were jam packed. I think this park is a great place for hiking and biking. We hiked around 3 miles and the path is very easy. It’s mostly service road type with a few single trails.
Great hiking area. Multiple trails that offer several difficulty levels. There is a map that will explain what the levels mean, it was helpful for our family. We stayed on green and blue trails, the blue were slightly more difficult for sure. The trails are shared with bike riders, hikers of all ages, and pets.
Great network of trails that weave up and down the rolling hills. Some parts go through private property so stay on trail. Great views of the ridges and of the eastern plains. Highly recommend!
One of the most beautiful hikes in Golden for snow ❄️ showing! Lots of endurance trails that challenge you with high hills, incline & decline points, gorgeous 360 views + fresh air!!
Trail conditions & character
“The drive to the park takes a while on some back roads, but the views are worth it, you can get a nice view of Denver from not too far from the parking lot.”
“My typically rule for hiking is to start from the bottom and work your away up because then when you get close to your limit it's all down hill from there.”
“We encountered some people throughout but overall not crowded once you are on the trails.”
“The drive to the park takes a while on some back roads, but the views are worth it, you can get a nice view of Denver from not too far from the parking lot.”
“I parked at the west trailhead and did the rawhide loop trail on a sunny weekend in mid-April.”
Plan your run at White Ranch 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
- 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 — reported by runners
- Websitejeffco.us
- Phone+1 303-271-5925
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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