Near Ralston Creek Trail
View of North Table Mountain over Blunn Reservoir
Near Ralston Creek Trail
A scenic view on the rise to the reservoir, 3 miles from the end of the trail.
Near Ralston Creek Trail
Switchback descent and 2 miles to go.
Near Ralston Creek Trail
Initial climb past small reservoir to large reservoir.
Near Ralston Creek Trail
Last third of the trail, mountain views.

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Ralston Creek Trail

3.6 (8 Ratings)
An easy trail through the neighborhoods of Arvada.
14.2
mi
Distance
772
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
14.15mi
Distance
772ft
Elevation Gain
195ft
Elevation Loss
75%
Max Grade
5,968ft
High Point
5,253ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
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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