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Running in Colorado is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Colorado—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Boulder Valley Trail Run
Intermediate
01:06
5.99 mi
Green Mountain Trail Run Loop – William Frederick Hayden Park
Expert
01:47
9.07 mi
North Table Mountain Trail Run Loop
Intermediate
01:38
7.74 mi
Marshall Mesa Trail Run Loop
Expert
02:34
15.1 mi
Green Mountain Trail Run Loop — Boulder Open Space & Mountains Parks
Expert
01:29
4.92 mi
Walker Ranch Trail Run Loop — Eldorado Canyon Park
Expert
01:43
7.76 mi
Centennial Cone Trail Run
Expert
03:32
16.8 mi
Bear Peak & South Boulder Summit Trail Run
Expert
02:40
8.94 mi
Ute Valley Park Trail Run — Ute Valley Park
Intermediate
00:42
3.49 mi
Carpenter Peak Trail Run Loop – Roxborough State Park
Expert
01:43
7.94 mi
Trail Run Loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space
Intermediate
00:39
3.65 mi
Rim Rock Trail Run Loop – Castlewood Canyon State Park
Intermediate
01:22
7.38 mi
Barr Lake Trail Run Loop
Intermediate
01:37
9.08 mi
The Manitou Incline Trail Run – North Slope Recreation Area
Expert
01:13
3.52 mi
Bobcat Ride Trail Run Loop
Expert
02:14
8.85 mi
Bear Lake & Fern Falls Trail Run Loop – Rocky Mountain National Park
Expert
02:36
11.6 mi
Cascade Creek Trail Run In & Out — Indian Peaks Wilderness Area
Expert
03:00
14.1 mi
Twin Lakes Trail Run – Continental Divide Trail
Expert
01:57
8.84 mi
Deer Mountain Trail Run Loop – Rocky Mountain National Park
Expert
02:16
10.4 mi
Lake Park Trail Run Loop — Pike National Forest
Expert
02:49
13.7 mi

The 20 best runs in Colorado

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    Boulder Valley Trail Run

    Intermediate
    01:06
    5.99 mi
    5.5 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2
    2

    Green Mountain Trail Run Loop – William Frederick Hayden Park

    Expert
    01:47
    9.07 mi
    5.1 mph
    1,025 ft
    1,025 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    3

    North Table Mountain Trail Run Loop

    Intermediate
    01:38
    7.74 mi
    4.7 mph
    950 ft
    950 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    Marshall Mesa Trail Run Loop

    Expert
    02:34
    15.1 mi
    5.9 mph
    925 ft
    925 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Green Mountain Trail Run Loop — Boulder Open Space & Mountains Parks

    Expert
    01:29
    4.92 mi
    3.3 mph
    2,100 ft
    2,100 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Walker Ranch Trail Run Loop — Eldorado Canyon Park

    Expert
    01:43
    7.76 mi
    4.5 mph
    1,350 ft
    1,375 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Centennial Cone Trail Run

    Expert
    03:32
    16.8 mi
    4.8 mph
    2,200 ft
    2,200 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    8

    Bear Peak & South Boulder Summit Trail Run

    Expert
    02:40
    8.94 mi
    3.4 mph
    2,925 ft
    2,925 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    9
    9

    Ute Valley Park Trail Run — Ute Valley Park

    Intermediate
    00:42
    3.49 mi
    5.0 mph
    250 ft
    250 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Carpenter Peak Trail Run Loop – Roxborough State Park

    Expert
    01:43
    7.94 mi
    4.6 mph
    1,225 ft
    1,225 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Trail Run Loop — Red Rock Canyon Open Space

    Intermediate
    00:39
    3.65 mi
    5.6 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Rim Rock Trail Run Loop – Castlewood Canyon State Park

    Intermediate
    01:22
    7.38 mi
    5.4 mph
    600 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Barr Lake Trail Run Loop

    Intermediate
    01:37
    9.08 mi
    5.6 mph
    25 ft
    25 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    14
    14

    The Manitou Incline Trail Run – North Slope Recreation Area

    Expert
    01:13
    3.52 mi
    2.9 mph
    2,075 ft
    2,075 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    15
    15

    Bobcat Ride Trail Run Loop

    Expert
    02:14
    8.85 mi
    4.0 mph
    1,575 ft
    1,575 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    16
    16

    Bear Lake & Fern Falls Trail Run Loop – Rocky Mountain National Park

    Expert
    02:36
    11.6 mi
    4.5 mph
    2,975 ft
    2,975 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    17
    17

    Cascade Creek Trail Run In & Out — Indian Peaks Wilderness Area

    Expert
    03:00
    14.1 mi
    4.7 mph
    1,925 ft
    1,925 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    18
    18

    Twin Lakes Trail Run – Continental Divide Trail

    Expert
    01:57
    8.84 mi
    4.5 mph
    300 ft
    300 ft
    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    19
    19

    Deer Mountain Trail Run Loop – Rocky Mountain National Park

    Expert
    02:16
    10.4 mi
    4.6 mph
    1,650 ft
    1,650 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Lake Park Trail Run Loop — Pike National Forest

    Expert
    02:49
    13.7 mi
    4.9 mph
    3,050 ft
    3,050 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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