Trip
Ascending Hikes - Seasonal Fitness – Matthews/Winters Park
We'll enjoy an atypically warm day as we hike in Matthews-Winters Park. We may encounter some muddy trail conditions from last week's snowfall. I anticipate we'll enjoy the relative park quiet as we develop our seasonal conditioning.
Contacts
- Thu, Jan 15, 2026
- Denver
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 4.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 829 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,797 ft
- Maximum Wind: 20 kts
- Pace: 1.5 mph
- 3 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Expect atypical warm weather conditions with the temperature range from 40 degrees to 50 degrees. Winds may arise from 10 mph to 20 mph. Dress accordingly.
8:00am: Let's meet at the Matthews-Winters Park main trailhead, 1103 County Highway 93, Golden, CO 80401. 8:15am: Begin hike with expectation of ascending the Morrison Slide Trail. Expecting to return to main trailhead between 11:00am - 12:00pm. Feel free to hang out after the hike to review the Ten Essentials.
Matthews/Winters Park
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https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/9376/MatthewsWinters-Park-Map?bid==3DId=3D3D - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
10 essentials I highly recommend trekking poles. Everyone will benefit by wearing a warm hat, gloves or mittens, and non-cotton garments. Waterproof and windproof outer garments are strongly recommended.