Description:
The most accessible running path to downtown is the Cherry Creek
Trail which starts in the Northwest corner of downtown (Confluence
Park, which connects to the Platte River Trail), runs all the way
down to Cherry Creek State Park, near Englewood, which is Southeast
of Denver and continues south to Parker. This path is
devoid of almost all traffic intersections, which makes for much
safer running downtown. After leaving downtown, the path
passes several parks and the Cherry Creek shopping district.
Terrain:
Paved |
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Description:
This path follows the Platte River from the Northern Suburbs,
past downtown, and south to Chatfield State Park just south of
Littleton.Terrain:
Most paved bike path. |
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Description:
Great hike and bike path that connects the western foothills to
the Platte River Trail.Terrain:
Paved and unpaved trail. |
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Description:
One of the most popular Jefferson County Open Space Trails.
A great course for beginners to advanced trail runners. Also a
popular mountain biking venue.Length:
Several trails, each 1 - 3 miles long.
Difficulty:
Beginner to Advanced
Terrain:
Most trails are single path, some with technical areas.
Main path on top is wide.
More info:
http://ww2.co.jefferson.co.us/ext/dpt/comm_res/openspac/falcon.htm |
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Description:
Challenging climb with terrific views of Chatfield Lake and
South Denver.Length:
Over 11 miles of trails.
Difficulty:
Intermediate to Advanced
Terrain:
All dirt trails, mostly singletrack.
More info:
http://ww2.co.jefferson.co.us/ext/dpt/comm_res/openspac/deerck.htm |
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Description:
Denver's longest (about 58 miles) suburban hike and bike path -
this trail runs from Waterton Canyon, in the far SW end of the
region, through a variety of neighborhoods, to eastern Aurora.
Length:
About 58 miles.
Difficulty:
Flat bike path.
Terrain:
Primarily a crushed dirt path with some paved sections
Start locations:
South Denver: Hampden and Quincy access.
South suburbs: Orchard Street, deKoevend Park, County Line
west of and Broadway
Southeast Denver: Bible Park
Aurora: Mississippi and Parker, Expo Park
More info:
http://www.coloradolottery.com/about/trailmaps/trails_popup.cfm?region=metro |
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Description:
The Big Dry Creek Trail is an important connector trail between
the Platte River Trail system - the Mary Carter Greenway - and the
Highline Canal Trail.More info:
http://www.sspf.org/projects/bigdryproject.htm |
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Description:
Scenic trail across the Flatirons.Difficulty:
Intermediate
Terrain:
Mostly single-track
More info:
http://www.trailcentral.com/trails/boulder/south_mesa.shtml |
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