Matthews Winters Park is an open space park located in Morrison, Colorado. This park is frequented by mountain bikers, runners, hikers and dogs. This popular open space has trails that consist mostly of packed dirt and can get muddy during the winter and spring months. Even though the park map shows “black diamond” trails,…
Meyer Ranch Park is an open space park located in Conifer, Colorado. The park was previously a working ranch (hence its name) but now offers over 600 acres and 4.2 miles of trails. The park has hiking for all levels and is great for year-round hiking. Trail conditions are generally packed dirt, so Meyer…
Maxwell Falls is an out and back hike located in Evergreen, Colorado. The highlight of the short hike is a small waterfall that generally has its best flow during late spring and early summer months. The waterfall is active all year, but will slow its flow significantly in the summer and most likely be…
Roosevelt Lakes are a pair of alpine lakes in Mt Evans Wilderness of Colorado. The two lakes exist year-round but tend to freeze starting in October. The hike up to the lakes is about 10 miles round-trip and involves all Class 1 hiking. This is a great hike for families and dogs. If you…
Copper Mountain Resort Review Copper Mountain Resort Website: http://www.coppercolorado.com/winter Trail Map Rating: ★★★★ (4/5 Stars) Summary: If you have driven on I-70 past Dillon, you have probably seen Copper Mountain on your travels. Located in the heart of Summit County, Copper is a great alternative to the other “epic” mountains in the area. Copper is composed…
The Chief Hosa Loop is a short loop hike located about 40 minutes from downtown Denver. Even though the hike is close to the city, you can get that feeling out getting outside and into wilderness. The trail is made up of mostly packed dirt and is extremely easy to follow. The trail does…