About Cherry creek trail
Cherry Creek Trail is a highly-rated, versatile urban trail, offering both a practical cycling commuter route and a pleasant space for recreational biking and walking. It’s particularly noted for providing an accessible nature experience within the city and serving as an ideal introductory trail for individuals, including older children and teens, looking to build stamina for more challenging mountain hikes.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with school-aged children or teens looking for moderate biking or walking trails.Individuals or families seeking an accessible nature experience within a city setting.Older children and teens who need an introductory trail to build fitness for mountain hiking.Commuters who prefer cycling and want a dedicated path (e.g., from 9 Mile Station to downtown).**School-aged children (8-12 years) & Teens**: Ideal for longer bike rides, introductory hiking practice, or extended family walks, especially for those building endurance or training for more strenuous activities.
Why families love it
- Serves as an effective cycling commuter artery: takes approximately 1 hour to get downtown from 9 Mile Station (total 2 hours daily cardio opportunity).
- Excellent for recreational bike rides, described as a 'very nice' trail.
- Great for walks, offering a pleasant outdoor experience.
- Provides access to nature within an urban environment, described as a 'great incursion into the nature in the city'.
- Recommended as a preparatory trail for non-athletes planning mountain hikes.
- Versatile use: accommodates both cycling and walking.
Insider tips
- Consider this trail if you're looking for a consistent, daily cardio workout via cycling, especially from locations like 9 Mile Station (expect 2 hours round trip for commuting).
- If planning mountain hikes but currently not an athlete, use this trail first to build stamina and confidence.
- Utilize for a quick, accessible nature outing without traveling far from the city.
- If you have fond memories of the trail from years past, be aware that one reviewer mentioned uncertainty about its current condition.
Good to know before you go
- No specific situations or times to avoid were mentioned in the reviews.
- One reviewer expressed uncertainty about the trail's current condition ('I’m not sure if it’s condition today'), suggesting potential inconsistency in maintenance or upkeep since past experiences.
- Value
- Free to use the trail. For commuters, it offers a tangible saving on gasoline costs compared to driving for regular trips (e.g., 'no gasoline bill').
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations (e.g., for wheelchairs, sensory needs) were mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety features (e.g., staff monitoring, first aid stations) were mentioned. One reviewer's uncertainty about 'current condition' could indirectly relate to safety aspects like trail maintenance and potential hazards.
What parents say
"The Cherry creek Trail has been an artery for cycling commuters for years, for a good rider it takes about an hour to get downtown from 9 mile station. That’s 2 hours of cardio a day and no gasoline bill. I grew up using that trail, I’m not sure if it’s condition today, but I think fondly of this trail."
9 months ago
"A very nice trail to take a bike ride"
2 months ago
"A great place to go for a bike ride or a walk"
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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