The Beginner’s Guide to Trail Running in Colorado
From training tips to must-have gear to the best routes near Denver, here’s everything you need to know to learn how to trail run in the Centennial State.
From training tips to must-have gear to the best routes near Denver, here’s everything you need to know to learn how to trail run in the Centennial State.
With high-elevation, technical terrain, even the most veteran runners find these routes challenging. If you’re not ready for that, use the following breathtaking loops as motivation to train, and train some more, until you are.
If you want to set yourself up for success on the trail, don’t skimp on these essentials.
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Tips for avoiding conflict when you encounter potentially dangerous wildlife on the trails.
Boulder is a trail runner’s paradise, with gorgeous terrain and well-maintained paths that range from a forested loop that gains just 429 feet to a 13.8-mile route that takes you all the way from Chautauqua Park to Eldorado Canyon.
Head over to Golden to cruise atop a mesa, dash through a forest of fairy-tale pines, or test your trail running skills on a route with rocky outcroppings.
Whether you’re looking to make friends, discover new routes, or meet training partners, there’s a trail running group in Colorado for you.
From a gently sloping three-miler to a climb with almost 2,000 feet of vertical gain, these routes near the city are ideal for pre- or post-workday trail runs.
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