Broomfield, Colorado
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Top Running Spots in and near Broomfield
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Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas Loop & Settlers Park
4.43.83 mi / 1371 ft gainFirst off, these are two different hikes but both stem from the same parking lot and Settlers Park is a mere 5 minutes away from where you park so why not kill two birds with one stone? One of the more popular hikes in Boulder, Mount Sanitas is a 3 mile hike that quickly scales nearly 1,350 feet...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Red Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop
1.26 mi / 459 ft gainRed Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Sunshine Lion's Lair Loop
5.05.05 mi / 1257 ft gainThis is a mix of trails that will bring you on an easy loop to the peak of Mt Sanitas, but will keep you away from the usual crowds of the more well-known paths up. The hike is a clear path that brings you 5+ miles from around 5,500 ft in elevation to 6,800. You'll start at the Centennial Trail...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas + Sunshine Canyon loop
5.03 mi / 1257 ft gainThis loop takes you up Sunshine Canyon, a milder and less crowded grade when compared to the popular Sanitas ridge. You'll head up the canyon for a bit before reaching the terminus of the canyon trail -- where you'll cross the road to pick up on the Lions Lair connector. Continue following this u...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas Peak Trail
2.57 mi / 1296 ft gainExplore the natural wonders of Boulder, Colorado, with the Mount Sanitas Peak Trail hike. This trail offers stunning vistas of the Rocky Mountain wilderness and Colorado's Front Range. This hike is just over 2.5 miles with about 1300 feet of elevation gain. Parking and Access: Start your hik...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
South Table Mountain (Private Property)
4.03.3 mi / 1500 ft gainThis adventure crosses private property. Please do not attempt this adventure without permission from the property owner(s). Learn more JeffCO.US/1430/South-Table-Mountain-Park. You can do this one-hour hike in every season, every temperature and at any time. The best part about this hike is th...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Walker Ranch Loop
4.77.65 mi / 1601 ft gainWhen it comes to hiking trails in Boulder, the standard response usually consists of either Chautauqua Park or Mt. Sanitas, and while both offer excellent hiking options, they are both usually jam packed on the weekends. If you’re looking to stay close to the city, but want a little more seclusio...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Eagle Sage Loop
4.33.77 mi / 164 ft gainThis is a great trail if you are in the Boulder area and want something fairly easy or quick. This 3.75 loop can be hiked in about an hour and a half since it is fairly flat. The elevation gain is minimal. You start out at the Eagle Trailhead located west of the Boulder Reservoir. Start out at t...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Wonderland Lake Trail
5.01.85 mi / 98 ft gainWonderland Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
City Park Perimeter Loop
5.03.85 mi / 171 ft gainCity Park Perimeter Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Denver, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Foothills Trail to Wonderland Lake Loop Trail
2.93 mi / 223 ft gainFoothills Trail to Wonderland Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hogback Ridge Trail
2.85 mi / 830 ft gainHogback Ridge Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Manitou Springs, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Chimney Gulch Trail
4.04.82 mi / 1247 ft gainJust outside of Golden, CO is Lookout Mountain. If you’ve ever driven westbound on i70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve undoubtedly seen this mountain to your right with antennas on the top. On the north side of Lookout Mountain lies Windy Saddle Park, about a 30 minute drive from Denver. Thi...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Lookout Mountain Trail
4.32.87 mi / 466 ft gainJust outside of Golden, CO is Lookout Mountain. If you’ve ever driven westbound on i70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve undoubtedly seen this mountain to your right with antennas on the top. On the north side of Lookout Mountain lies Windy Saddle Park, about a 30 minute drive from Denver. Thi...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike the Mountain Lion Trail
6.7 mi / 1230 ft gainThere are three parking lots with direct access to the Mountain Lion Trail. The main one is off of Crawford Gulch Road, but any of them are good starting points! This loop has pretty similar elevation gain and loss profiles no matter which way you go, so you can go any direction. This adventure ...Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Westerly Creek Trail
4.7The Westerly Creek Trail is a scenic, multi-use urban trail that winds through the heart of Denver’s Central Park (formerly Stapleton) neighborhood. Stretching for several miles, the trail follows Westerly Creek as it flows through greenbelts, parks, and wetlands, offering a peaceful escape for...Read more