Running in El Paso 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 El Paso 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 7, 2025

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1. Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

7.07km

01:19

580m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Manitou Incline Summit via Barr Trail — Manitou Springs

9.55km

01:45

550m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Section 16 loop — Colorado Springs

9.50km

01:27

390m

380m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. New Santa Fe Regional Trail via Edmundson Trailhead — Colorado Springs

11.0km

01:08

50m

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

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5. Black Forest Section 16 loop — Black Forest, Colorado

6.33km

00:47

60m

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

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6. Monument Valley Park loop run — Colorado Springs

4.01km

00:27

20m

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

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7. The Pineries Open Space loop run — Black Forest, Colorado

13.3km

01:23

130m

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

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8. Palmer Trail & Niobrara Trail loop — Garden of the Gods

6.43km

00:48

100m

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

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9. Manitou Incline — Manitou Springs

3.29km

00:51

550m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Jack Quinn's 5K loop — Colorado Springs

5.11km

00:33

30m

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

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The best running trails in El Paso County

1. Manitou Incline & Bar Trail loop — Manitou Springs

2. Manitou Incline Summit via Barr Trail — Manitou Springs

3. Section 16 loop — Colorado Springs

4. New Santa Fe Regional Trail via Edmundson Trailhead — Colorado Springs

5. Black Forest Section 16 loop — Black Forest, Colorado

6. Monument Valley Park loop run — Colorado Springs

7. The Pineries Open Space loop run — Black Forest, Colorado

8. Palmer Trail & Niobrara Trail loop — Garden of the Gods

9. Manitou Incline — Manitou Springs

10. Jack Quinn's 5K loop — Colorado Springs

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