West Denver · Running route
Sloan's Lake Running Route
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Route
- Lake loop
- Area
- West Denver
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Sloan's Lake is Denver's largest lake, with sailboats in summer and one of the best views of the mountains. The Park Mile route is the 2.5-mile loop around the water.
The route
- Distance: about 2.5 miles around the lake.
- Terrain: flat paved path.
- Views: downtown on one side, the Rockies on the other.
Tips
- Sunset over the mountains is the best time.
- Can be windy by the water.
- Two laps make a solid 5-miler.
How to unlock the Sloan's Lake medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Sloan's Lake medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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