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Matthews/Winters Park


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Matthews/Winters Park

A JeffCo Open Space Park with over 12 miles of easy, intermediate, and difficult trails on elevations between 6,042 feet and 6,788 feet. Panoramic views and access to adjoining Dinosaur Ridge and City of Denver Red Rocks Park for distinct paleontology and geology.

This 2,461-acre JeffCo Open Space Park is located west of CO 470 and north of CO 74/Morrison Road. The Dakota Ridge South Trail is designated mountain bike only. Parking areas to access trails include the Matthew/Winters Park Trailhead on the west side of County Rd 93 south of I-70, the Stegosaurous Lot on the east side of County Rd 93 south of I-70, and the Rooney Road Trailhead parking lot for William Frederick Hayden Park at Green Mountain at 1000 S. Rooney Road, Morrison, 80465. Refer to the Jefferson County Open Space website for closures and park regulations.

Dakota Ridge Trail: 4.25 miles, 750 feet of elevation gain

Access this trail from Stegosaurus Lot just south of I-70 exit 259 or from two places along Rooney Road. All trailheads start with a climb up to the top and then the trail follows along the top for about two miles one way. Minor scrambling in a few places and the trail can get slightly lost among rocks or snow. The southern extension of the trail is for bikes only and adds another mile loop.

  • Suitable Activities: Hiking, Snowshoeing, Biking
  • Snowshoeing Category: Beginner
  • Seasons: Year-round
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Land Manager: Jefferson County Open Space
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 14
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 14
Map
  • https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/9376/MatthewsWinters-Park-Map?bidId=
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  • Geologic Overlook Trail
  • Dakota Ridge Trail
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