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An easy trail through the neighborhoods of Arvada.


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Map Key

14.5

Miles

23.3

KM

Point to Point

5,963' 1,818 m

High

5,254' 1,601 m

Low

777' 237 m

Up

203' 62 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

The Ralston Creek Trail is a fun and enjoyable trail that runs upstream from the Clear Creek Trail. It heads over the suspension bridge near I-70 and Sheridan, generally heading west through: Gold Strike Park, Creekside Park, Memorial Park, Hoskinson Park, North Jeffco Park, Ralston Cove Park, Arvada Tennis Center, Oak Park, Davis Lane Park, Danny Kendricks Parks, O'Kane Park, Ralston Valley Park, Maple Valley Park, West Woods Golf Course, to and around Tucker Lake Park and the Arvada Reservoir at its western extent.

Along this route, users will meet bikers, hikers, joggers, walkers, and rollerbladers also enjoying the trail. West of Eldridge Street, this trail includes a separate soft surface trail for equestrian riders, joggers and mountain bikers.

Since the trail follows the Ralston Creek, the grade is never too steep. This is a great trail that takes you through stream-side habitats, ponds, and open space parks! enjoy.

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Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 8 votes

#2

in Arvada

#23101

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  3.6 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Arvada

#1,775

in Colorado

#23,101

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2,698 Since May 27, 2015
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Photos

Switchback descent and 2 miles to go.
Feb 2, 2019 near Golden, CO
View of North Table Mountain over Blunn Reservoir
Nov 30, 2019 near Golden, CO
Initial climb past small reservoir to large reservoir.
Feb 2, 2019 near Golden, CO
Descending switchback trail from reservoir crest.
Feb 2, 2019 near Golden, CO
West Arvada
Feb 2, 2019 near Applewood, CO
A scenic view on the rise to the reservoir, 3 miles from the end of the trail.
Feb 2, 2019 near Golden, CO

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Oct 24, 2020
Mike Williams
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Jul 14, 2019
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