Archives for October 2021

The trails in Matthews/Winters Park pass through the remnants of the 1860’s settlement of Mount Vernon,  wind around ancient red rock formations, and traverse the geologically significant Dakota Hogback.  There is so much to say about hiking in Matthews/Winters … [Read more...] about Hiking in Matthews/Winters Park Part 1: A Ghost Town and Red Rocks

Hiking up and across the Dakota Hogback on the east side of Matthews/Winters Park provides a good climb, views for miles, and a rocky route along an ancient ridge. This hike is so different from the trails in the western part of the park that I’ve dedicated a whole post to it in … [Read more...] about Hiking the Dakota Hogback: Matthews/Winters Park Part 2