Bluffs Regional Park

Super crowded a great deal of the time — weekends, forget it.
This park is riddled with rattle and bull snakes. Be careful.

I really enjoy this walk with my dog, it is just long enough so we both get a workout. It takes us approximately an hour to finish the 2.7mile loop. There is an extra little trail you can take to a scenic area and that adds on about maybe another half hour to your walk if you’d like to make it a little more than 3 miles I think. I love the views and the last time I came we saw some deer/​elk. It is also very easy to get to this place and it has a paved parking lot. I was a little skeptical I was going the right way when I turned into a neighborhood to get to the trail, but it is in there! I also like that it isn’t super packed with people in the summer evenings like Cherry Creek. Also, do keep in mind that there is pretty much no shade through out the whole trail. So, if it is a super hot day I would wait until the evening. The heat just kills my poor pup. I would highly recommend visiting this place.

It’s a great trail for the area. It’s just shy of 3 miles but still a good workout. I typically take my dog in the evenings where some fabulous sunsets can be viewed. It’s been raining nearly everyday, currently, so be prepared to get a little muddy. I plan to wear my hiking boots for a while until things dry up. The vegetation is green & gorgeous from all the rain we’ve been getting recently.

This place is great, it’s a 2.7 mile loop and enough inclines for an increased heart rate and a slight workout. I take my dog, the trails are wide and allow plenty of room for passing people. There are rattlesnake signs but i haven’t seen any… yet :)
Close to town so it’s nice to not have to fight traffic to get to the mountains.

Really nice park. Great place to take your dog for a hike. Fairly easy terrain. Great views.

Great views, decent elevation changes, and a somewhat simple terrain make Bluffs Park the ideal spot for my family to spend an afternoon and get some exercise. The entrance was odd — right in the middle of Lone Tree and surrounded by commercial and residential developments, the Park does not present as anything special. But, it takes advantage of its location by utilizing the view off of the hills. Peaks and valleys make for an expansive view of the Front Range. We are fans.

Bluffs Regional Park is a great trail with beautiful views of both downtown Denver and the Front Range. I’m in town for work and was looking for a nearby place to run. Bluffs provided all that and more. The high elevation and the inclines definitely provided a great workout for this SoCal girl! I admire you Coloradans! You are the fittest and I see why! Working out at these elevations is no joke. In closing, the Rockies are so beautiful… my eyes were affixed on their majesty the whole run long!

Bluffs Regional Park seems to work for everyone — people with dogs, people with people, people with kids (and kids on them — I would keel over after two steps, haha), people running, people walking and talking… You get it. Whatever you want to do, you can do it here.
The trail provides great views of both downtown and DTC along with some real estate porn, if that’s your thing. It is a very easy trail to get to from I-​25; you just exit Lincoln, go West for a moment, turn into a subdivision and you’re there (make a left on Yosemite and take the first right — you will see signs for the park).
At the base, there is a porter potty and doggy bags to set you up for a successful hike. For the most part, people are very responsible with their pets. A few keep their dogs off-​leash (which they aren’t supposed to), but they are quick to grab them if need be; my friends and I have dogs who love hiking here but aren’t crazy about dogs running up to them while they ARE leashed, so it was good to see other people react when asked to.
The parking lot fills up fast on nice days/​the weekend — especially a combination of the two — so get there before 9 – 9:30, or prepare to do some Smart Car-​style parking… with your SUV.

Great views of the front range, the city, and the surrounding area such as Lone Tree, Parker, Highlands Ranch and Littleton. Great 3.7 mile soft trail suitable for walking, jogging and biking. Some good inclines and declines so be prepared. A few benches to sit down take in the views and rest your legs if needed. Bring your dog’s as this place is very pet friendly. Watch for wildlife like deer.
Warnings: This is a rattlesnake area so keep your pets leashed and be careful. No shelters once you are on the trail, so keep that in mind in case of lightning during inclement weather.

Bluffs Regional Park has 253 acres with views of Colorado Front Range mountains, the Denver Metro Area and grassland vegetation and wildlife. There are connections to Highlands Ranch trails and future connections with the East-​West Trail.
Hours: one hour before sunrise — one hour after sunset
Features
*(1) picnic shelter (seating capacity — 32)
*(1) trail system (3.5 miles of soft surface)
*(1) portable restroom
*parking capacity — 43 cars + 6 equestrian parking stalls (gravel)
*NO electricity/​water available
*Rattlesnakes*