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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Colorado
Colorado has 147 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 45 cities and towns — Aurora, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Lakewood and 41 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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Garden of the Gods
4.9 ★★★★★ 58,076 reviews
Comprising 1,300 acres of sandstone formations, this park offers a visitor center & hiking trails.
Denver City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 12,443 reviews
This expansive greenspace has amenities such as a zoo, museum & golf course, plus areas for hiking.
Cherry Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 9,683 reviews
Large park around a reservoir with camping, water sports & many other outdoor leisure activities.
Red Rock Canyon
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,117 reviews
City preserve with marked walking & biking trails, as well as scenic views of red-rock formations.
Sloan's Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 6,444 reviews
Denver's 2nd largest park, with jogging paths & grassy spots around a boating-friendly lake.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,686 reviews
Open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands & woodlands home to more than 330 species.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,122 reviews
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,424 reviews
Green space offering athletic fields, a lake with pedal boat rentals, plus a skatepark & play areas.
Confluence Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,180 reviews
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
Cheyenne Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews
Huge, scenic state park with biking & hiking trails, picnicking, a campground & other features.
Fox Run Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,154 reviews
Wooded park offering lake & mountain views, plus hiking & biking trails, horseback riding & more.
Uncompahgre National Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,870 reviews
Soaring green space with mountains, lakes & many scenic views, plus hiking trails & campgrounds.
Crown Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,867 reviews
Trails for walking, biking, skating, bird-watching & horseback riding surround a fishing lake.
Fountain Creek Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,852 reviews
Green space on 460 acres with a fishing pond, multi-use trails, playing fields & picnic spots.
Belmar Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,745 reviews
Tree-filled park offering hiking & biking paths, a playground & facilities, plus stone artwork.
Waneka Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,741 reviews
Tree-dotted park with a small lake offering paddle boats, fishing & trails for bird-watching & jogs.
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,732 reviews
A park with a looped trail around a lake, plus a playground & baseball, football & softball fields.
Seven Bridges Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,319 reviews
Trail offering moderate hikes on sloping terrain, with bridges over a cascading mountain stream.
Glenmere Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,261 reviews
This tree-filled park with ponds, a gazebo, paths & a playground offers a relaxed atmosphere.
William Frederick Hayden Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,280 reviews
Scenic mountain park & wildlife habitat with a multi-use trail system, plus restrooms.
Pulpit Rock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,231 reviews
Open space preserve with 500 acres of land with paved & unpaved trails, plus city & mountain views.
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.
Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,133 reviews
Walking paths next to a shopping center featuring Zimbabwean stone sculptures, benches & a stream.
Kendrick Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,095 reviews
Grass-covered park featuring a playground, baseball diamond and water fountain, plus a paved walking path.
Bear Creek Greenbelt
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,061 reviews
Creekside park area featuring multi-use paths & an ample picnic shelter, plus fishing & geocaching.
Riverbend Ponds Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,031 reviews
Natural river, wetlands & old gravel mine ponds with 3 miles of trails teeming with birdlife.
Two Rivers Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 953 reviews
Kid-friendly recreation hub featuring a playground and a skate park, along with river access.
Sand Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 955 reviews
This city greenspace features a system of scenic trails for hiking & biking, plus nature viewing.
Majestic View Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 874 reviews
Scenic park with a mountain view featuring a nature center, playground, fields & tennis courts.
Lake Arbor Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 851 reviews
Venue featuring a kids' playground, open fields & multiple trails, including a loop around the lake.
Stratton Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Popular site for hiking, biking, jogging and dog walking featuring a pond and a reservoir.
Bluff Lake Nature Center
4.5 ★★★★★ 718 reviews
Walk-friendly place popular for wildlife viewing, plus a scenic lake and educational events for kids.
Rocky Ridge Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 725 reviews
Relaxed area featuring basketball courts, picnic tables and a playground.
White Ranch Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 664 reviews
Cyclists, hikers, campers & wildlife watchers are welcomed to this preserve with 20 miles of trails.
Flatirons Vista
4.6 ★★★★★ 679 reviews
Flat, 3.3.-mile loop trail for hikers, bikers & wheelchairs with mountain vistas & facilities.
Reunion Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 657 reviews
Lakeside local hangout featuring a playground, barn and a coffee shop with mountain views.
Anderson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 631 reviews
City park contains a seasonal public pool, baseball & soccer fields & also hosts municipal events.
Baldridge Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Regional river & lakeside park with a water sports center, disc golf, skate park, trail & fields.
River's Edge Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Scenic wetlands with a boardwalk, pathways & fishing ponds, plus picnic shelters & an amphitheater.
Gregory Canyon Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 563 reviews
Hiking area offering trails to the top of Green Mountain, plus an amphitheater.
Jewell Wetlands Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 587 reviews
A habitat for diverse wildlife, this conservation area offers trails & a butterfly garden.
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.
Horseshoe Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 522 reviews
A creek & trails run through this narrow 10-mile park with a horseshoe shape & baseball diamonds.
Rotary Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 464 reviews
Popular mountain park offering hiking and biking trails, plus rock climbing.
Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm
4.5 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
This natural area offers several wheelchair-accessible trails, plus fishing access & picnic tables.
Pioneer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 456 reviews
Kid-friendly, peaceful park for picnics, featuring a playground, grills and wooded areas.
City of Longmont Rogers Grove Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 455 reviews
Tree-shaded public park with a river and a lake offering paved paths for biking and walking.
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.
Anthem Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 421 reviews
Park with a pump track, soccer fields, picnic shelter, walking trails, and pond.
Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 406 reviews
Scenic nature preserve of shortgrass prairie land & wetlands featuring a trail & raptor observatory.
North Sterling State Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 439 reviews
Spacious reservoir offers a year-round campground, seasonal hunting, hiking trails & scenic bluffs.
Jack B Tomlinson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 436 reviews
Park featuring a playground and a lake, plus walking paths, ponds for fishing.
Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge
3.8 ★★★★☆ 490 reviews
Stony trails over wetlands & grasslands, home to elk & birds of prey, around a former military site.
Star K Ranch
4.7 ★★★★★ 382 reviews
This park offers hiking trails, wildlife & picnic tables & is home to the Morrison Nature Center.
Flanders Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 371 reviews
Park on a fishing lake with a playground, multi-use athletic court & picnic facilities.
Arkansas Riverwalk Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Pet-friendly, peaceful trail for walking and biking, with river views.
Van Bibber Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Serene urban park offering concrete & soft-surface trails & an observation deck for bird-watching.
Clear Spring Ranch
4.3 ★★★★☆ 341 reviews
Quiet spot, featuring trails that wind through open prairies, fields and woods, plus a river.
Sunset Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 340 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring a basketball hoop, a picnic pavilion, a playground & a walking loop.
Austin Bluffs Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 312 reviews
Woodland area covering 584 acres, featuring distinctive rock formations dating to the Eocene period.
Willow Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Familiar neighborhood park with open fields & a creek, plus a playground & picnic areas.
Bobcat Ridge Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Hiking and biking trails, along with an easy walk, through a park overlooking the prairie.
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.
South Valley Park South Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Hiking area featuring scenic views, picnic tables, and a public restroom.
Purple Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Spacious park featuring disc golf, a playground, volleyball courts and swings.
Woodbriar Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Wooden, kid-friendly spot with a playground, picnic tables, swings, and a sand volleyball court.
Deer Creek Canyon Trails
4.8 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails and picnic areas, plus scenic views.
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.
Lagerman Reservoir
4.4 ★★★★☆ 257 reviews
115-acre reservoir offers shore & boat fishing plus multi-use paths & a large picnic shelter.
Hentzell (Paul A) Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews
71-acre area featuring paths through a rustic prairie landscape with native grasses & wildflowers.
Fountain Creek Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Family-oriented nature center, hiking trails and ponds showcase area wildlife.
Jim Hamm Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Natural space featuring walking paths and benches, along with a playground.
Union Square Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Park with playgrounds and walking trails around two lakes and ponds for ducks, geese and squirrels.
Allen Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 230 reviews
Park with a pond, a playground, and picnic tables, plus opportunities for fishing and kite-flying.
Red Mountain Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
This preserve with trails was home to early human inhabitants of North America (closed Dec–Feb).
McMurry Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Dog-friendly park features trails for hiking and biking, as well as ponds for fishing.
Fox Run Regional Park Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Forested park with trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Clear Creek Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Recreation area with river access, picnic areas, trails, and a playground.
Red Canyon Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Natural park with red rocks, popular for hiking and camping, plus climbing and off-roading.
Red Fox Meadows Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Calm natural area featuring a lake and a river, with trails and flora.
Welchester Tree Grant Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Park with easy, tree-covered trails, and a creek.
Eagle Wing Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
Destination for scenic hikes offering elevated views of the surrounding river & mountains.
Running Deer Natural Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Lush natural landscape featuring walking trails, ponds, a wildlife lookout & large deer population.
Green Gables Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews
Local fields (used for baseball, football, and soccer practice) and a playground dot this leafy park.
Edmondson Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews
Uphill trail network offering views of the mountains and the Air Force Academy, plus meadows and streams.
Taviwach Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Park offering a pond for swimming and paddleboarding, plus picnic tables and trails.
Quincy Reservoir
4 ★★★★☆ 165 reviews
Lakeside reserve where people can come fish, boat, hike and admire the reservoir.
Eastlake #3 Park & Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Marshy park with wildlife and a 1.5-mi. walking path around a lake.
Marjorie Perry Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 128 reviews
Petite nature refuge featuring a network of trails around ponds and lakes.
Greeley Poudre River Trails
4.4 ★★★★☆ 133 reviews
21-mile paved path for walking, cycling, running & roller-blading, with numerous access points.
Kingfisher Point Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Tranquil getaway offering walking trails in natural surrounds, wildlife & large ponds for fishing.
Paul Intemann Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and scenic views.
Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Paved walking paths and trails for biking, hiking and jogging, plus workout stations.
Prairie Gateway Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Tranquil nature area encompassing trails, prairies and a bison herd.
Three Pond Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Peaceful park featuring trails with mountain views, and connections to the High Line Canal trail.
Westminster Hills Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 112 reviews
Popular playground area with tall slides and a basketball court.
Wood Run Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
Casual area with ballfields, swings and slides amid trees and hills.
Wisdom Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Pleasant park featuring playgrounds, picnic tables and a basketball court, as well as green space and trees.
Coal Creek Corridor Open Space
4.8 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Park offering kid-friendly walking and biking trails, plus abundant wildlife.
Cheese Ranch Historic & Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
Open area with a fishing pond, plus kid-friendly trails, duck feedings, a history on plaques, community gardens and a windmill.
Butterfly Woods Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Nature preserve featuring a paved trail, a metal bridge, and a butterfly area.
The Field Open Space
4.7 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Open fields with hiking & cycling trails, popular for summer camps, birdwatching & coyote spotting.
Windsor Highlands Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
Kids-focused park featuring a dragon-themed playground, swings, a castle and grassy fields.
Running Fox Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Park with a pond and picnic facilities that's suitable for children and dogs.
Van Bibber Creek Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Park featuring a creek as well as multiple trails, some paved.
Orchard Hills Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Natural area with a playground, trail, tennis courts, fishing pond & a rock-climbing garden.
Ralston Cove Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Clean and quiet creek-filled park with walking paths, a playground and picnic tables.
Mitchell Creek Canyon Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring hiking trails.
Huntington Acres Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Park that's good for kids, and allows dogs and hiking.
Mushroom Pond Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Kid-friendly park with trails and a paved path, plus birds and a pond.
Quaker Acres Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Kid-friendly area featuring swings and slides amid open space.
The Red Gate
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Sprawling park, featuring hiking and cycling trails, boating and beaches.
Main Reservoir Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Laid-back park with picnic tables, a trail around the lake and a reservoir for fishing.
Riverside Park Nature Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Secluded recreation area featuring a disc golf course, walking trails and a pond for fishing.
Prairie Ridge Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Well-kept landscape offering a gentle trail system for hikers, runners and bikers.
The Retreat Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Speer Blvd Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 45 reviews
Dog-friendly park with grassy patches and a walking trail. Also boasts a bike trail.
Trail Head
4.5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Low-traffic hiking area, which is also suitable for children.
Deer Trail Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews
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