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
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Hiking the Dakota Hogback: Matthews/Winters Park Part 2
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
Mount Falcon Park Hiking: A Jefferson County Gem
Mount Falcon Park hiking provides all of the "must-haves" in a Front Range hike: a good climb, impressive viewpoints, pine forest, open meadows, and historical remnants. It's just one of the many excellent parks in Jefferson County, Colorado, and one of its … [Read more...] about Mount Falcon Park Hiking: A Jefferson County Gem