Best Trail Running in Colorado

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1

Colorado, Jefferson County

01 :35 hrs
4.2 mi
278.29773 ft
Hard

This loop begins on the Cedar Gulch Trail and ascends continuously for the first mile. There are sections of rocky ledges and some creek crossings. The trail surface is nice and well maintained. There is a short, sharp descent on rock stairs that must be walked.

2

Colorado, Jefferson County

01 :52 hrs
4.9 mi
374.4203 ft
Easy

This loop begins in the Canyon Point and Trip Ranch subdivision. The first section follows the Nightbird Gulch Trail and then intersects with the Mount Galbraith trail. There are sections of rocky ledges and some creek crossings. The trail surface is nice and well maintained. There is a short, sharp descent on rock stairs that must be walked.

3

Colorado, El Paso County

01 :37 hrs
3.5 mi
544.84644 ft
Moderate

The Incline Trail is one of the toughest and most popular trails in Colorado Springs. It is an old cable car railroad bed up the side of the mountain. It follows the steps on a very steep incline for the first mile and then has a really fun run down. There is good opportunity to see wildlife. Expect large crowds on the weekend.

4

Colorado, Jefferson County

01 :07 hrs
2.9 mi
193.08496 ft
Moderate

Solitude on the backside of Apex

5

Colorado, Lakewood

02 :21 hrs
6.8 mi
220.0315 ft
Hard

Green Mountain Loop is an easily accessible trail near Denver. There are no trees so the trail can be hot in the summer. There are some rocky sections and mud if it has rained recently. The elevation gain is moderate in the beginning and end with some steeper areas in the middle.

6

Colorado, Douglas County

00 :25 hrs
1.2 mi
43.98401 ft
Moderate

Quiet single track in the Denver suburbs. This is private for Highlands Ranch residents, but nobody is there policing it. It's a great way to feel like you've left the city for a bit, and had tremendous views of the Front Range peaks. It's a great place to see native wildflowers, raptors, birds, deer, coyotes, lizards, and snakes.

7

Colorado, Jefferson County

04 :49 hrs
13.5 mi
177.6477 ft
Expert

This is a classic route in the Denver area. It begins on the Colorado Trail through rolling hills on a packed sandy base. It then intersects with the Green Mountain Trail. There is a lot of vertical gain but it is spread out which makes less noticeable. This is a popular route for mountain bikers so be courteous to others on the trail.

8

Colorado, Jefferson County

01 :19 hrs
3.9 mi
70.354004 ft
Moderate

This is a classic trail in the Flying J Ranch Park that begins at the Junction House Trailhead. The terrain is a smooth surface, and a variety of trees and flowers. There is good opportunity to see deer and elk.

9

Colorado, Jefferson County

01 :57 hrs
5.6 mi
156.2107 ft
Hard

This is a popular area with several trails to explore. The trails are well maintained with bikers and hikers that also use the trails. The terrain travels through thick pine forests and then opens up into meadows with a nice descent and scenic views.

10

Colorado, Boulder County

02 :19 hrs
6.6 mi
238.74658 ft
Hard

This is a classic trail just south of Boulder. The trail is wide and smooth for the first two miles and then gradually narrows with embedded rocks. It has some smooth sections of downhill on the last half of the run.

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