State: CO Length: 2.20 miles Surface: Concrete
Students of the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs will appreciate the Austin Bluffs Trail. It runs through the campus, connecting the north and east sides of the school. The trail travels east along the Austin Bluffs Parkway from the ...
State: CO Length: 1.90 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The Bear Creek Path begins just south of the University of Colorado Research Park and winds its way southwest to the Martin Acres community. The trail is paved and generally flat, although there is a steady incline up to S. Broadway Street at ...
State: CO Length: 9.10 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
Bear Creek Trail provides a taste of the country in the city, connecting downtown Denver with the foothills of the Rockies. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of woodlands, meadows and Bear Creek, as well as the urban beauty of the Denver skyline. The ...
State: CO Length: 0.50 miles Surface: Concrete, Dirt
Just south of downtown Colorado Springs, the Bear Creek Trail provides a short connection from Bear Creek Regional Park to the Monument Valley Highway. On the other side of the highway, you can pick up the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail to head north ...
State: CO Length: 12 miles Surface: Concrete, Crushed Stone
The Big Dry Creek Trail is longest of Westminster's off-road trails, running 12 miles between Standley Lake and Interstate 25 northeast of Big Dry Creek Park in Denver's northern suburbs. The trail is generally flat, with short stretches of ...
State: CO Length: 7 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
Closely following its scenic namesake waterway for most of its journey, the popular Boulder Creek Path runs east from Boulder Canyon to the outskirts of the Valmont Reservoir. Its western end is dirt and gravel, which becomes paved as the trail ...
State: CO Length: 2.50 miles Surface: Concrete
The Briargate Trail is located in northern Colorado Springs, beginning at the athletic fields of John Stone Park. From there, this pleasant trail travels southeast through residential areas for just over 2 miles. Mid-trail, you'll come to Candleflower ...
State: CO Length: 15.70 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The C-470 East Trail closely follows the state highway stretching 15 miles across southern Denver. At its western end, it joins the C-470 West Trail and, from its eastern end, trail-goers can connect to the popular Cherry Creek Trail, which ...
State: CO Length: 18.20 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The C-470 West Trail provides open views of the Colorado foothills as it follows the southwestern segment of Denver's beltway. Along the way, the trail provides access to many desirable destinations such as Chatfield Lake, Green Mountain and ...
State: CO Length: 3.10 miles Surface: Concrete
The Cherry Creek Spillway Trail offers wide open views with the Denver skyline as a distant backdrop. Along the way, recreational opportunities abound as the path winds through Wheel Park and Olympic Park. The trail also provides an important ...
State: CO Length: 40 miles Surface: Concrete
The Cherry Creek Trail is a picturesque 40-mile route that begins in downtown Denver and connects Parker, Centennial and Franktown. This paved path begins near the Platte River Trail and Confluence Park, which marks the area where a gold discovery ...
State: CO Length: 20.70 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The Clear Creek Trail runs 20 miles from metro Denver, through Wheat Ridge, to Golden along a picturesque creek with views of the North and South Table Mountains. A highlight of the trail is the legendary Coors Brewing Company on the path's ...
State: CO Length: 10.20 miles Surface: Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
At the foot of the Rocky Mountains, the Coal Creek Regional Trail offers spectacular views of the front range. You can even identify surrounding peaks with the "peak finder" signage provided at the Aquarius Trailhead near the mid-point. You'll ...
State: CO Length: 4.70 miles Surface: Concrete, Gravel
Cottonwood Creek Trail stretches nearly 5 miles across northern Colorado Springs with a mix of residential views and open vistas. At Rangewood Drive, the trail forks; the northern branch runs along Woodland Hills Park and Pioneer Elementary ...
State: CO Length: 0.80 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
Elmer's Two Mile Creek Greenway begins just north of Elmer's Two Mile Park on the north end of Boulder. It's paved and generally flat, traveling through open spaces, parks, neighborhoods and commercial areas. The park offers a playground and ...
State: CO Length: 3.70 miles Surface: Gravel
Following a narrow, manmade waterway, the Fairmount Trail winds its way from Arvada to Golden. Along this flat, gravel pathway, trail-goers will enjoy scenic views of North Table Mountain and pass through residential areas. A connection to the ...
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State: CO Length: 8.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Dirt
The Firestone Trail mostly parallels Colorado Boulevard between Dacono in the south and north of Firestone, at the northern end of the trail. The trail is paved and provides access to parks, neighborhoods and businesses. At the north end, an ...
State: CO Length: 4.20 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The Foothills Trail runs 4 miles along Colorado Springs' western border at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. You'll begin at Mountain Shadows Park and travel south along Flying W. Ranch Road through residential neighborhoods. The trail ...
State: CO Length: 0.90 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
Fowler Trail is an easy trail that provides a great place to watch rock climbers or simply enjoy dramatic views of the canyon. the trail is .7 miles (one way) to the park boundary. the first half of the trail is wheelchair accessible.
State: CO Length: 2.70 miles Surface: Concrete
The Goose Creek Greenway offers a major east-west route through Boulder. Note that there is little shade along the way and the pathway runs through busy commercial areas, including the Villa Shopping Center. On the trail's western end, you can ...
State: CO Length: 71 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The High Line Canal Trail is a popular stretch of path through Denver's southside suburbs, winding for 71 miles between Aurora and Roxborough State Park. The trail is owned and operated by Denver Water and follows the canal that keeps Denver ...
State: CO Length: 2 miles Surface: Concrete, Dirt
Two segments of the LaForet Trail are currently complete, offering 2 miles of pathway in northern Colorado Springs, just outside the Air Force Academy. The western segment is a natural-surface trail beginning at the New Santa Fe Regional Trail, ...
State: CO Length: 8.60 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
As its name implies, the Lake Link Trail connects many of the region's lakes, offering picturesque views of the water and surrounding mountains. The trail begins in Hunter Douglas Business Park and ends near McKay Lake, a tranquil oasis in one ...
State: CO Length: 2.90 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The Lefthand Greenway is a diagonal path along its namesake creek in southern Longmont. It begins at a juncture with the St. Vrain Greenway, a scenic 8-mile route across the city. From there, you'll head southwest past the Harvest Junction Shopping ...
State: CO Length: 10 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Little Dry Creek Trail provides a paved, relatively flat pathway for bikers, walkers, and skaters through areas of Westminster and northern Arvada. The tree-lined route follows its namesake, Little Dry Creek, notable for being the site of ...
State: CO Length: 10.80 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel
The Longmont-to-Boulder Regional Trail (nicknamed the LOBO) extends more than 10 miles between these two major cities and taps into the region's vast network of trails. Most of the pathway has a gravel surface best for hybrids and mountain bikes. It ...
State: CO Length: 8 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Mary Carter Greenway (a.k.a. Arapahoe Greenway) runs for 8 miles along the South Platte River from Chatfield State Park near Columbine north to Englewood. Here it meets up with the Platte River Trail at W. Dartmouth Avenue. It also features ...
State: CO Length: 2.60 miles Surface: Concrete
The Mesa Springs Greenway is a north-south route along the western side of I-25. A sound wall between the highway and the trail helps makes the journey more pleasant. The pathway is also wide and level, making for an easy trip through the heart ...
State: CO Length: 1.70 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
Situated in the northwestern corner of Colorado Springs, the Mesa Valley Trail travels through largely open areas to Sondermann Park. In the park, you will travel through woodlands along Mesa Creek. You may see beaver, deer, coyotes, raccoons ...
State: CO Length: 1.60 miles Surface: Concrete
As of 2012, the Midland Trail ran between America the Beautiful Park near I-25 and S. 21st Street in Colorado Springs. There are plans to continue the trail west another 2 miles into Manitou Springs. At the east end, in America the Beautiful ...
State: CO Length: 1.20 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
Although just over a mile long, the N. Douglas Creek Trail provides access to one of Colorado Springs' natural treasures: Ute Valley Park. The trail begins at the intersection of Vindicator and Centennial Boulevards. Although you will parallel ...
State: CO Length: 2 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
Gaining only 200+ feet in elevation, the Narrow Gauge Trail is in Pine Valley Ranch Park, a beautiful open space near the mountain community of Pine, Colorado. The trail follows the north bank of the North Fork of the South Platte River, through ...
State: CO Length: 20 miles Surface: Gravel
The New Santa Fe Regional Trail provides a scenic journey along the front range of the mountains, from Palmer Lake Recreation area in northern El Paso County through the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The trail follows a portion ...
State: CO Length: 1.80 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Niver Creek Trail parallels the Coronado Parkway for nearly 2 miles across Thornton, a northern suburb of Denver. At its eastern end, the trail connects to the Platte River Trail, a 28-mile north-south route along the waterway. About mid-way, ...
State: CO Length: 16 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt, Gravel, Sand
Primary trail through Colorado Springs from Air Force Academy (Santa Fe County Trail) south along Monument and Fountain Creeks to El Pomar Youth Sports Complex (Santa Fe County Trail). Also forms part of the Front Range Trail System. The Pikes ...
State: CO Length: 28.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete
The Platte River Trail is just one of many of Denver's superb multi-use trails, this one stretching from just north and west of Englewood and heading north toward Henderson. The 28.5-mile trail follows the winding Platte River, coursing through ...
State: CO Length: 1.80 miles Surface: Concrete
The Powerline Trail provides a convenient east-west route across Aurora. This concrete pathway begins in Horseshoe Park, where trailheads for the Cherry Creek Spillway Trail and West Toll Gate Creek Trail can also be found. The trail ends near ...
State: CO Length: 13.60 miles Surface: Concrete
Most of the Ralston Creek Trail follows its namesake waterway, winding through several parks, neighborhoods, and open areas. On its western end, the trail becomes gently hilly and passes scenic Tucker Lake and Blunn Reservoir. A highlight of ...
State: CO Length: 5.80 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
The Rock Island Trail runs east-west along an old rail corridor paralleling Constitution Avenue. There are two sections, this, the Colorado Springs section, and the El Paso section. There are plans to link the two. The Colorado Springs section ...
State: CO Length: 9 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Gravel
The El Paso section of the Rock Island Trail runs along an old rail corridor west of the Colorado Springs. There are two sections: this, the El Paso section, and the Colorado Springs section. There are plans to link the two. The El Paso section ...
State: CO Length: 1.30 miles Surface: Crushed Stone, Dirt
Rockrimmon Trail, named for the Colorado Springs neighborhood in which it lies, begins in Foothills Park, adjacent to Foothills Elementary School. From there, the crushed-stone trail winds its way southeast along a small creek for about 1 mile ...
State: CO Length: 14 miles Surface: Crushed Stone
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway follows Sand Creek in Denver's northeast metro area. The trail has a soft surface, which can make for a dusty ride when it's dry; mountain bikes are best at handling the sandy trail, although the trail is rated ...
State: CO Length: 5 miles Surface: Asphalt
The Scott Lancaster Memorial Bike Path is a short, but pleasant 5 miles of mostly off-road route that allows cyclists and walkers to get between Idaho Springs and Floyd Hill, which is otherwise only traversable along Interstate 70. The trail ...
State: CO Length: 3.90 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The paved Shooks Run Trail runs north–south along Shooks Run Creek near downtown Colorado Springs. It is one of the easier bike paths in the area; however, runs slightly downhill from north to south. The trail gets plenty of sunshine even ...
State: CO Length: 2.90 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete, Dirt
The Sinton Trail runs just shy of 3 miles in northern Colorado Springs. Begin your journey at the Gossage Youth Sports Complex on Mark Dabling Boulevard. From there, you'll travel northwest along Douglas Creek with residential areas off to either ...
State: CO Length: 1.50 miles Surface: Concrete
The Skyline Trail offers rolling hill climbs through the community of Briargate in northeastern Colorado Springs. It begins at Research Parkway and travels south until it ends at an electricity substation just after Briargate Boulevard. From ...
State: CO Length: 8 miles Surface: Concrete
The St. Vrain Greenway begins in Golden Ponds Park and travels east along the creek for more than half its distance. At the park, watch for the bald eagles, wood ducks, great blue herons and Canada geese that call the area home. The trail skirts ...
State: CO Length: 2.30 miles Surface: Concrete
The Stetson Trail is a concrete pathway through residential neighborhoods that stretches 2 miles across northeastern Colorado Springs. It closely follows the south side of Stetson Hills Boulevard. As some areas of the trail are incomplete, be ...
State: CO Length: 14 miles Surface: Dirt, Gravel
The Switzerland Trail in the peaks west of Boulder was named for the spectacular mountain scenery along this remote and former railroad route. Although why it had to be named after another country when America's Rockies are stunning in their ...
State: CO Length: 4.42 miles Surface: Concrete, Gravel
The Templeton Gap Trail is one of many trails that make up Colorado Springs' robust trail network. The Templeton Gap Trail itself connects to both the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail and Sinton Trail in the west, as well as the Greencrest Trail in ...
State: CO Length: 6.10 miles Surface: Concrete
The Toll Gate Creek Trail begins on the south end of DeLaney Farm Park, a 115-acre interpretive site on early farm life that houses two nationally registered historic structures. Here, it connects to the High Line Canal Trail. Recreational opportunities ...
State: CO Length: 0.30 miles Surface: Concrete
The UCAR Multi-Use Path runs just a short distance from the campus of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research on Center Green Drive, linking buildings CG 1 and CG 3, to the other side of Foothills Parkway at 47th Street. The path ...
The US Highway 6 Trail provides expansive views of the Rocky Mountain foothills as it follows its namesake thoroughfare from the Colorado School of Mines in downtown Golden to Colfax Avenue. Mid-way along the route, trail-goers will pass Jefferson ...
State: CO Length: 0.50 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The Union Pacific Trail runs for just a short distance between E. 100th Avenue and Thornton Parkway in the Denver suburb of Thornton. The trail runs through a shadeless corridor alongside a railroad track in a strip of open space and behind ...
State: CO Length: 3.30 miles Surface: Asphalt, Concrete
The West Toll Gate Creek Trail provides a convenient north-south route through Aurora from Horseshoe Park to Quincy Avenue. The trail, just over 3 miles long, is dotted with trees and winds through residential areas. Along the way, recreational ...
State: CO Length: 3.50 miles Surface: Concrete
The Westerly Creek Trail provides a convenient north-south route through the heart of Aurora. It traverses residential and commercial areas and runs through two major community open spaces, Expo Park and Utah Park, which both offer ball fields, ...
State: CO Length: 1.40 miles Surface: Concrete
The Wonderland Creek Greenway stretches just over a mile along its namesake waterway on the north end of Boulder. The trail begins at Norwood Avenue near Centennial Middle School and meanders southeast through quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods ...
State: CO Length: 2.40 miles Surface: Concrete
The Woodmen Trail provides an east-west route through commercial and residential areas in northern Colorado Springs. It begins by an electricity substation just south of Briargate Boulevard and follows a power-line corridor. Not far from the ...