Bear Creek Trail
A beautiful greenway path beginning near Morrison and running through Lakewood.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 113 m
- Descent
- 277 m
Trail Running in Denver
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Trail Running Routes in Denver
South Platte River Greenway
A beautiful greenway corridor passing through the heart of Denver.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 77 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Descent
- 295 m
Standley Lake South Shore Trails
Easy singletrack on the south shore of Standley Lake makes for a mellow but beautiful run.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 71 m
- Descent
- 71 m
Rooney Valley -> Green Mountain Loop
A scenic loop reaching the top of Green Mountain.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 274 m
- Descent
- 273 m
Mount Morrison Trail
A tough ascent to the highpoint over Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 596 m
- Descent
- 596 m
Golden Cliffs Loop
Climb to the panoramic top of North Table Mountain near Golden.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 189 m
- Descent
- 189 m
Cherry Creek Trail: Confluence Park to Cherry Creek State Park
Creekside greenway through downtown Denver with shopping, dining, and cultural attractions along the way.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
- 60 m
Red Rocks -> Morrison Slide North Lollipop
Enjoy scenic views from the upper reaches of Matthews Winters Open Space.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 248 m
- Descent
- 248 m
Trail Running Guidebooks in Denver
4 routes · Trail Running
Best Greenway Paths for Running in Denver
21 routes · Trail Running