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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.
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Cherry Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,683 reviews
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
Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.
Lake Pueblo State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,524 reviews
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
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
Castlewood Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,590 reviews
Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.
Roxborough State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,717 reviews
Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.
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.
Lory State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,665 reviews
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
Sprawling mesa park formed by ancient lava flows provides hiking, panoramic views & native wildlife.
St. Vrain State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,575 reviews
State Park drawing nature watchers with multiple trails, plus camping facilities & fishing ponds.
Deer Creek Canyon Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews
Grassy escape where elk, bears & cougars coexist with hikers, bikers & such amid rolling hills.
Lake Arbor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 851 reviews
Venue featuring a kids' playground, open fields & multiple trails, including a loop around the lake.
Tunnel Drive Trail Head
4.8 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Visitor access point to a paved riverside path leading to rocky tunnels & mountain views.
Cherry Creek Valley Ecological Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 569 reviews
Winding trails along Cherry Creek featuring informational signs on native plants and wildlife.
North Sterling State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 439 reviews
Spacious reservoir offers a year-round campground, seasonal hunting, hiking trails & scenic bluffs.
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.
Van Bibber Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Serene urban park offering concrete & soft-surface trails & an observation deck for bird-watching.
Hildebrand Ranch Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
1,450-acre park with prairie & mountain terrain featuring wildlife viewing & hiking trails.
Carpenter Park Fields
4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Scenic park featuring kid-friendly amenities, a pool, trails, a playground and a lake.
Erie Singletrack
4.8 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
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
State park along the Colorado River offering a restroom, picnic tables, a grill, and fishing.
Hunters Glen Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 285 reviews
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
Popular trail and riverside area for hiking, climbing, fishing and tubing.
Pecos Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 252 reviews
Low-key neighborhood park featuring a children's playground, picnic tables & lush open spaces.
Coalton Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Popular trailhead with restrooms, picnic tables, and 2 unpaved uphill paths leading to scenic views.
Griffith Station Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
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
Relaxed, family-friendly park featuring greenbelts, wetlands and picnic areas.
Chavez and Beaver Brook Trail Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Scenic hiking area featuring a shady loop trail with stream crossings and views.
Eagle Wing Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Destination for scenic hikes offering elevated views of the surrounding river & mountains.
High Line Canal Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews
Flat, 60-mile-plus trail for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians that extends to Highland Ranch.
Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Marshy park with wildlife and a 1.5-mi. walking path around a lake.
Greeley Poudre River Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 133 reviews
21-mile paved path for walking, cycling, running & roller-blading, with numerous access points.
Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Park featuring a trail, picnic tables, and areas for basketball.
Wood Run Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Casual area with ballfields, swings and slides amid trees and hills.
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.
Lost Creek Wilderness
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
National forest with a 136-mile trail network through tree-lined parks with granite domes & arches.
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