Trip
Hiking – Matthews/Winters Park
A scenic loop hike through Matthews/Winters Park, offering a wonderful combination of rolling foothills, rugged red sandstone formations, and panoramic views of Red Rocks Park, Dakota Ridge, and the surrounding mountains. Along the way, we'll enjoy the varied terrain, explore the area's fascinating geology, and stop at several overlooks to admire the spectacular scenery. We'll also keep an eye out for deer, soaring raptors, and other wildlife that call these foothills home.
Contacts
- Wed, Nov 25, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults, All Who Qualify
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,793 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 MPH
- 9 (9 capacity)
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Mon, Nov 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We'll be hiking a scenic loop through Matthews/Winters Park, exploring the rolling foothills, rugged red sandstone formations, and spectacular views of Red Rocks Park, Dakota Ridge, and the surrounding mountains. Along the way, we'll follow a combination of trails that wind through open meadows, wooded areas, and rocky terrain, with plenty of opportunities to admire the scenery and appreciate the area's fascinating geology. We'll stop at a scenic overlook to enjoy the views and have our lunch/snack break. We'll also keep an eye out for deer, soaring raptors, and other wildlife that inhabit the park. Our pace will be determined by the strength, stamina, and endurance of the group. Overall ~5.2 miles and ~800 ft elevation gain. (Matthew Winters Park - CalTopo)
Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the CMC Basecamp at 7:30am for a 7:45am departure (Colorado Mountain Club - Google Maps)
We'll carpool to the Matthew Winters Park Trailhead parking lot (Matthews / Winters Park Trailhead - Google Maps)
Required Equipment
10 essentials are required. Trekking poles are recommended.