Running in Denver County 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 Denver County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 8, 2025

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1. Berkeley Park & Rocky Mountain Lake Park loop — Wheat Ridge, Colorado

6.20km

00:40

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Smith Lake & Fishing Pond – Washington Park loop from Louisiana & Pearl

8.68km

00:54

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Washington Park – Smith Lake & Fishing Pond loop from Glendale

9.80km

01:01

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Sloan's Lake Park loop from Auraria

7.49km

00:47

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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5. Sloan's Lake Park loop from Riverfront

4.85km

00:31

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Sloan's Lake Park loop from Mariposa District

9.45km

00:59

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. REI Confluence Park – The Grove at Commons Park loop from 16th & California

7.25km

00:45

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. REI Confluence Park – The Grove at Commons Park loop from Union Station Light Rail Plaza

6.73km

00:42

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Cherry Creek Trail loop from 18th & Stout

9.21km

00:57

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. City Park – Duck Lake loop from Sandown

12.5km

01:18

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Denver County

1. Berkeley Park & Rocky Mountain Lake Park loop — Wheat Ridge, Colorado

2. Smith Lake & Fishing Pond – Washington Park loop from Louisiana & Pearl

3. Washington Park – Smith Lake & Fishing Pond loop from Glendale

4. Sloan's Lake Park loop from Auraria

5. Sloan's Lake Park loop from Riverfront

6. Sloan's Lake Park loop from Mariposa District

7. REI Confluence Park – The Grove at Commons Park loop from 16th & California

8. REI Confluence Park – The Grove at Commons Park loop from Union Station Light Rail Plaza

9. Cherry Creek Trail loop from 18th & Stout

10. City Park – Duck Lake loop from Sandown

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