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Long-Run Trails (5+ Miles) in Colorado

Colorado has 52 trails with long-run distance (5+ miles) in this directory, across 29 cities and towns — Arvada, Thornton, Golden, Littleton and 25 more. Five miles or more of continuous trail — enough to build a real long run on.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Cherry Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 9,683 reviews

Aurora, CO

35 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,686 reviews

Commerce City, CO

11 miLoopMixedScenic

Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.

Lake Pueblo State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,524 reviews

Pueblo, CO

15.4 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Wilderness area known for fishing, with 60 miles of shoreline & 2 marinas, plus a swimming beach.

Eldorado Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,122 reviews

Eldorado Springs, CO

17.1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.

Castlewood Canyon State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,590 reviews

Franktown, CO

12 miMixedShadedScenic

Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.

Roxborough State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,717 reviews

Littleton, CO

15 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

29 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.

Barr Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,355 reviews

Brighton, CO

21 miLoopMixedScenic

Lake & wetlands with miles of nature trails, birdwatching, boating & fishing, plus a Nature Center.

Fish Creek Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,990 reviews

Steamboat Springs, CO

14 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Lory State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews

Bellvue, CO

28.1 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park area known for its rugged terrain, with activities like backcountry camping & rock-climbing.

North Table Mountain Park West Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,695 reviews

Golden, CO

7 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife.

St. Vrain State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,575 reviews

Longmont, CO

7 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

State Park drawing nature watchers with multiple trails, plus camping facilities & fishing ponds.

Deer Creek Canyon Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews

Littleton, CO

13.1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Grassy escape where elk, bears & cougars coexist with hikers, bikers & such amid rolling hills.

Lake Arbor Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 851 reviews

Arvada, CO

50 miLoopPavedScenic

Venue featuring a kids' playground, open fields & multiple trails, including a loop around the lake.

Tunnel Drive Trail Head

4.8 ★★★★★ 598 reviews

Cañon City, CO

33 miMixedShadedScenic

Visitor access point to a paved riverside path leading to rocky tunnels & mountain views.

Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 569 reviews

Centennial, CO

83 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Winding trails along Cherry Creek featuring informational signs on native plants and wildlife.

North Sterling State Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 439 reviews

Sterling, CO

6.4 miMixedShadedScenic

Spacious reservoir offers a year-round campground, seasonal hunting, hiking trails & scenic bluffs.

Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 363 reviews

Castle Rock, CO

5 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Trail system for hiking, biking, horse riding and snowshoeing, plus picnic tables.

Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 368 reviews

Golden, CO

12 miLoopMixedShaded

This sprawling, mountainous spot for hiking & biking features sweeping views & nature observation.

Van Bibber Open Space

4.7 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Arvada, CO

24 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Serene urban park offering concrete & soft-surface trails & an observation deck for bird-watching.

Hildebrand Ranch Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Littleton, CO

5 miLoopMixedScenic

1,450-acre park with prairie & mountain terrain featuring wildlife viewing & hiking trails.

Carpenter Park Fields

4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Thornton, CO

140 miScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring kid-friendly amenities, a pool, trails, a playground and a lake.

Erie Singletrack

4.8 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

Erie, CO

15 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Popular outdoor space featuring mountain-biking paths, with some designed for beginner riders.

James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park Connected Lakes Section

4.5 ★★★★★ 291 reviews

Grand Junction, CO

13 miScenicDog-friendly

State park along the Colorado River offering a restroom, picnic tables, a grill, and fishing.

Hunters Glen Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 285 reviews

Thornton, CO

140 miScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park with a lake for fishing surrounded by a walking path and picnic tables.

Clear Creek Canyon Park, Gateway Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 246 reviews

Golden, CO

65 miLoopPavedScenic

Popular trail and riverside area for hiking, climbing, fishing and tubing.

Rueter-Hess Incline

4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Parker, CO

7 miLoopScenic

Pecos Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 252 reviews

Thornton, CO

140 miShadedDog-friendly

Low-key neighborhood park featuring a children's playground, picnic tables & lush open spaces.

Coalton Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews

Superior, CO

16 miLoopMixedShaded

Popular trailhead with restrooms, picnic tables, and 2 unpaved uphill paths leading to scenic views.

Griffith Station Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Arvada, CO

50 miMixedShaded

Fun-filled park for children of all ages, with play areas, slides, swings and baseball, horseshoe and basketball pitches.

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Youngfield Entrance

4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews

Wheat Ridge, CO

7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed, family-friendly park featuring greenbelts, wetlands and picnic areas.

Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop

4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews

Golden, CO

5 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Scenic hiking area featuring a shady loop trail with stream crossings and views.

Eagle Wing Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews

Cañon City, CO

70 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Destination for scenic hikes offering elevated views of the surrounding river & mountains.

Emerald Mountain

4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Steamboat Springs, CO

27.5 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

High Line Canal Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Denver, CO

60 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Flat, 60-mile-plus trail for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians that extends to Highland Ranch.

Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Thornton, CO

140 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Marshy park with wildlife and a 1.5-mi. walking path around a lake.

Greeley Poudre River Trails

4.4 ★★★★☆ 133 reviews

Greeley, CO

21 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

21-mile paved path for walking, cycling, running & roller-blading, with numerous access points.

Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Thornton, CO

140 miLoopBoardwalkScenic

Park featuring a trail, picnic tables, and areas for basketball.

Wood Run Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Arvada, CO

50 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Casual area with ballfields, swings and slides amid trees and hills.

Van Bibber Creek Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews

Arvada, CO

24 miLoopPavedScenic

Park featuring a creek as well as multiple trails, some paved.

North Cheyenne Cañon Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Colorado Springs, CO

26 miScenicDog-friendly

Tepe Overlook

4.6 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Lone Tree, CO

5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Undeveloped area offering hiking trails with mountain and city views as well as sunsets and wildlife sightings.

Aurora Reservoir Trail Access

4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Aurora, CO

8 miLoopPavedScenic

Lost Creek Wilderness

4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Bailey, CO

36 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

National forest with a 136-mile trail network through tree-lined parks with granite domes & arches.

Preservation Park & Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

Parker, CO

17 miLitScenic

Dalla Mountain Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

Durango, CO

20 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Coal Creek Trail Flagg Park Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Lafayette, CO

20 miCrushed gravelScenic

LoBo trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Longmont, CO

12 miMixedScenic

Maple Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 16 reviews

Arvada, CO

50 miPaved

Kipling Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Wheat Ridge, CO

7 miMixed

Fox Meadow Loop Trail

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Commerce City, CO

21 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Sarvis Creek Wilderness

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

Steamboat Springs, CO

75 miMixedScenic

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