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Windsor Lake Loop Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Running trail in Windsor, Colorado · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Windsor Lake Loop 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.

LoopOpen 24hScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

What runners say about Windsor Lake Loop Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (8 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

A long easy trail around a beautiful lake. Lots to do nearby if walking, running, hiking, bike riding, skating, dog following ain't your thing. A dog park and art. Birds everywhere. Beautiful background on all sides of the lake so it's a worthwhile loop with a changing view.

★★★★★ — Nicholas , Jun 2026

Great place for a run. 2 mile trail around. Also amazing view of sunrise.

★★★★☆ — James , Jun 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“A long easy trail around a beautiful lake.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Lots to do nearby if walking, running, hiking, bike riding, skating, dog following ain't your thing.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Parking, restroom, museum, playground and a beach are near the main start and finish of the trail.”

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🔁 Loop trail

“Beautiful background on all sides of the lake so it's a worthwhile loop with a changing view.”

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Plan your run at Windsor Lake Loop Trail

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.

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

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 Windsor Lake Loop Trail

Windsor, Colorado

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Running trails near Windsor

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

Boardwalk Community Park

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Windsor West Park

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Riverbend Natural Area

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Poudre Natural Area

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Grassy park with an off-leash area for dogs to roam and socialize, plus picnic tables.

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Eastman Park

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Riverfront park with fields for soccer and baseball games and a 3-story playground.

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Kyger Open Space

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Nearby towns

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.