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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Colorado
Colorado has 74 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 30 cities and towns — Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Golden and 26 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Boyd Lake State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 3,070 reviews
Placid lakeside park featuring boating, fishing & other water sports plus a campground & more.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews
Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.
Barr Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,355 reviews
Lake & wetlands with miles of nature trails, birdwatching, boating & fishing, plus a Nature Center.
Windy Saddle Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,923 reviews
Mountainous park offering 3.5 miles of hiking & biking trails & a launching point for hang gliders.
Crown Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,867 reviews
Trails for walking, biking, skating, bird-watching & horseback riding surround a fishing lake.
Belmar Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,745 reviews
Tree-filled park offering hiking & biking paths, a playground & facilities, plus stone artwork.
North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,695 reviews
Sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife.
Bluffs Regional Park Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,185 reviews
Popular 2.7-mi. loop trail offering hikers & runners views of Denver, the Front Range & wildlife.
Addenbrooke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,209 reviews
Green space with baseball fields, a playground & courts for basketball & tennis plus picnic areas.
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,031 reviews
Natural river, wetlands & old gravel mine ponds with 3 miles of trails teeming with birdlife.
Mount Galbraith Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
5 miles of steep, rocky hiking trails to a 7,260-foot peak, with views of the Continental Divide.
Boulder Canyon Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 787 reviews
Scenic trail, paved and gravel, for biking and walking, with creek views.
Flatirons Vista
4.6 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Flat, 3.3.-mile loop trail for hikers, bikers & wheelchairs with mountain vistas & facilities.
Tunnel Drive Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Visitor access point to a paved riverside path leading to rocky tunnels & mountain views.
Arapaho Bend Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 570 reviews
Natural setting for fishing, birding & wildlife viewing, with 4 miles of trails around ponds.
Bobolink Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
Park for hiking, biking, running and other recreational activities, full of trees and wildflowers.
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Nature preserve with a picnic shelter & hiking/biking trails, plus an overlook & information boards.
Wonderland Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 514 reviews
Dog-friendly and popular trail featuring a lake, foothills and mountain views, plus a playground.
Marshall Mesa Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Trailhead with a kiosk, picnic tables & hiking/biking, plus parking, wildlife watching & restrooms.
Davidson Mesa Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Landscaped park with trails for biking and running (plus an off-leash dog park).
Reservoir Ridge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 477 reviews
Foothills area with many miles of panoramic hiking trails amid rock outcroppings & grasslands.
Pella Crossing
4.7 ★★★★★ 420 reviews
Peaceful dog-friendly park featuring fishing ponds and trails.
Mud Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 413 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring a peaceful lake surrounded by aspen and pine trees, as well as picnic tables and hiking trails.
McKay Lake Park and Open Lands
4.8 ★★★★★ 381 reviews
Picnic spot, playground and trails-strewn park featuring a lake, bike jumps and free parking.
Coyote Ridge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Well-maintained natural area with trails for hiking, biking, and trail running, plus wildflowers.
Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews
Trail system for hiking, biking, horse riding and snowshoeing, plus picnic tables.
Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
This sprawling, mountainous spot for hiking & biking features sweeping views & nature observation.
Hildebrand Ranch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
1,450-acre park with prairie & mountain terrain featuring wildlife viewing & hiking trails.
Bluestem Prairie Open Space
4.2 ★★★★☆ 361 reviews
This park comprised of 650 acres of prairie land offers hiking, birds & other wildlife.
Round Mountain National Recreation Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 312 reviews
Hiker’s area, featuring peaceful trails, views and a covered cabin at the summit.
Clear Spring Ranch
4.3 ★★★★☆ 341 reviews
Quiet spot, featuring trails that wind through open prairies, fields and woods, plus a river.
Austin Bluffs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 312 reviews
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period.
Maxwell Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 283 reviews
Protected countryside overlooking Horsetooth Reservoir, with a selection of trails & parking.
South Table Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 251 reviews
Set atop a mesa, this nature area offers panoramic views, hiking trails & raptor sightings.
St Mary's Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Mostly shady hike with waterfalls passing through a forest of aspens and pines.
Willow Springs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 247 reviews
Grassy open area featuring a parking lot, picnic tables, wildlife viewing & a trail.
Coalton Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Popular trailhead with restrooms, picnic tables, and 2 unpaved uphill paths leading to scenic views.
McMurry Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Dog-friendly park features trails for hiking and biking, as well as ponds for fishing.
High Line Canal Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Flat, 60-mile-plus trail for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians that extends to Highland Ranch.
Running Deer Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Lush natural landscape featuring walking trails, ponds, a wildlife lookout & large deer population.
Santa Fe Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Gravel trail for hiking and biking, plus fishing pavilions and a playground.
River Bluffs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Park featuring paths for biking, plus picnic tables by the Cache Poudre River.
Edmondson Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Uphill trail network offering views of the mountains and the Air Force Academy, plus meadows and streams.
Coal Creek Trail - Lafayette, CO
4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Fairly flat bike and hiking trail with multiple uses and views of the Colorado area.
Public Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 133 reviews
Biker- and runner-friendly trail that runs along Coal Creek and offers views from hilltops.
Flatirons Vista Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Scenic hiking trails with wildflower-filled meadows and views of the mountains.
Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Rolling to flat, 3-mile loop for walking, hiking and cycling trails amid meadows and an active cattle ranch.
Coal Creek Corridor Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly walking and biking trails, plus abundant wildlife.
Santa Fe Trailhead-Baptist
4.5 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Hiking, cycling, and running spot with views, bathrooms and picnic tables.
Van Bibber Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Park featuring a creek as well as multiple trails, some paved.
Tepe Overlook
4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Undeveloped area offering hiking trails with mountain and city views as well as sunsets and wildlife sightings.
Royal Gorge Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Park offering a mix of scenic trails for hiking and mountain biking, along with flat walking paths.
South Suburban Trail System
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Park with trails, prairie dog colonies and sports fields, plus easy flat paths.
Main Reservoir Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Laid-back park with picnic tables, a trail around the lake and a reservoir for fishing.
Prairie Ridge Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Well-kept landscape offering a gentle trail system for hikers, runners and bikers.
Pronghorn Natural Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews
Easy, flat trail along a closed dirt road featuring deer, birds and pronghorn.
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