It's always nice to find a hidden/unknown place that nobody has ever given it a review. I was…read morerunning a few errands in Westminster today (Sunday, May 22, 2022) and accidentally drove by it on the way to get home. I HAD to make a stop and investigate it as the Savery Savory Mushroom Water Tower, the only intact remnant of the original collection of structures didn't escape my eye/attention (how could it escape it?; it's a very tall water tower!) This was the site by a guy named Charles William Savery from Pennsylvania, who bought a 80-acre farm in what is now Westminster in 1918. Long story short, the mushroom farm which Charles built is no longer there but having one of the remnant structures, the city of Westminster built a pond in 1995. The pond, which was originally built to hold storm water, is now a habitat for many species of insects, plants, birds, fish, I mean you name it, right? The pond itself is not massive but is a good size. Once at the trailhead, you can have an extensive walk/running/bike ride as the trails are extensive (to all sorts of directions). Several parks (Foxshire Park, Valley View Park, Meadowlark Park) and Legacy Ridge Golf Course are what surround this pond. Niver Canal that runs through the area is so picturesque and you can walk/jog/run/bike along the canal if you choose. The homeowners have access to the trail(s) right from their backyard gates. Some neighbors were having an afternoon cocktail in their backyard; some were chitchatting over their property fence. It is such a beautiful area with lots of green. And the city of Westminster and the residents do well by maintaining this whole area impeccably clean and immaculate. It sure was a nice discovery!

Such a cute park to explore, there's the main pond & through the trees there's a baby pond just…read moreright next to it. I came during winter time time but I feel like during spring/summer time this park gets very green! Also there's lots of ducks

This service is amazing ! RMB confirmed the easy online booking, called to make arrangements,…read moreexchanged text messages to recommend a trail, met me at trailhead, brought and adjusted the perfect bike that just happened to be a new yeti, provided water and a snack and provided trail riding tips. This is really the only way to go if you travel to Colorado to mountain bike. I couldn't recommend them more highly.

I had an exceptional experience with RMB. The reservation was easy. Jessica called me a day after…read moremy reservation. We discussed weather, trails, riding style. She helped me choose a trail that fit my level and want. I was connected to Bob by text. Bob delivered the bike at the trailhead as expected. We discussed pick up time. He had extra gear if needed (water, snack, helmet, camelback, hippack). Trail was awesome. Rode for almost 3 hours. I text Bob about 30 minutes before I was done and he was at the parking lot when I finished. This ride was the highlight of my Denver trip. Thanks!

This experience was a lot of fun. There are five ziplines, but you do one of them twice, so in all…read moreyou get six zips. The guides were fantastic. They were helpful, funny, and told great stories. They made everyone feel secure. At one point, you have to do a little bit of serious hiking to get to one of the lines. The elevation affects people differently and decent hiking shoes isn't a bad idea. You are basically ziplining in a gorgeous forest. The views are incredible. We saw deer and we heard that sometimes you can see moose (meese? mooses?). There is one negative: I have done ziplines in many places and this outfit was the only one which "requires" you to bring water. Most people end up buying this bag of cold water and a carabiner for 4 bucks when you check in. You can bring your own water bottle but who wants to zip with a giant water bottle strapped to you? They even had a jug of water available at one or more of the stops. Call it like it is: this is just a way for them to get another 4 bucks from each customer. Also, the website suggests you should not bring your phone. In fact, you can bring your phone but it is obviously your responsibility if you lose or damage it. (One person who ziplined with us actually did drop his phone, accidentally, while ziplining, but one of the awesome guides found it. Two miracles occurred that day: one, the guide found the phone in a forest and, two, the phone was barely scratched.) I wish I had brought my phone because the views were awesome. If you like, you can have some craft beer afterward in the little brewery connected to the zipline spot. We had other plans but the sharp-looking brewery looked very inviting. Highly recommended. This was a lot of fun and I would definitely do it again.

All in all a good zipline experience. Some good routes with high speed and great scenery. I…read morereally liked the long hop which was the 5th one I think. The group size seemed a little too big though. We had some pretty long waits at some of the platforms. At the later stages of the tour, the group merged with another and it seemed like there were at least 20 people waiting in line. BTW, I didn't like the heavy handed pitch to buy expensive water bottles and the time of registration either. Code: 4EB53B

I've recently taken to 'urban hiking' - for lack of a better term to apply to the art of attempting…read moreto go hiking while remaining within Denver/Aurora limits. Sand Creek may be one of my favorite finds thus far; secondly only to Cherry Creek State Park, but c'mon. The trails here are light, yet the variety of landscapes keeps your attention. Ponds filled with geese and ducks, grassy plains, frozen creeks, and even a dash of industrial scenery. I particularly love the little lake/creek area that is currently beginning to freeze over in the most beautiful way. When I can't make it out to a climbing crag, I like to at least get my blood flowing with an 'urban hike' - and this place is ideal. I can't wait to come back and follow the entire trail; the area is notorious for wildlife sightings, and it'd be a great place for an afternoon of photography.

It has been many years since I have travelled Sand Creek Trail and recently I have found myself…read morerediscovering it. The once hard to traverse sections that were manly a rough unnavigable mess have now been constructed with a smooth wide concrete path making the journey to/ from the Commerce City portions of the trail easy and pleasant. The Aurora sections south of MLK blvd are still a soft sand/silt combination however. I rejoice in the fact that there has been so much progress in the construction of this trail and look ever forward to it being 100% complete one day.

Gets kinda treacherous with the mt. bikers on Upper Longhorn, be alert! Also the declines give…read morelittle reaction time for hikers/bikers. Be sure not to use earbuds, although you rarely should while hiking, IMO. Two puddled areas and still some snow on Maverick Trail on 4/01/20 - if you decide to cut through Longhorn & Belcher. Maverick is easy to miss but it's behind you right at the marked Upper Longhorn sign (on the map). Really helped me to take a map from the lot because there's no cell reception up here (or at least a pic of it). Upper Longhorn is a rather steep downhill, so backtracking will get you breathing! (Again, bikers!) Saw some deer & birds wildlife, some very narrow paths, parts are more challenging than others. So, I wouldn't suggest taking the fam on Upper Longhorn or Maverick.

We did a 6 or so mile hike. The views were okay, but what I liked the most were the rocks on the…read moretrail (smaller ones that were red, orange, yellow, clear, and metallic). We did this in the snow, so wearing spikes helped. The trail was shaded a lot, which would be great in the summer.

This shop has a great collection of gear, parts, and bikes. The staff is incredibly kind, patient,…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. If you're looking for your next bike, colorful anodized parts, or to grab a new dh tire, this is the shop to visit. My husband agonized over which bike and color to choose and he was given two test bikes to compare and the gentleman helping him even took his personal bike outside into the sun so that my husband could see the metallic paint sparkle in real life. Everyone who works there is super friendly and everyone who helped him purchase his shiny, new custom dream bike build went above and beyond.

I've had great luck with Rhythm Cycles. About me, so you…read moreknow who's leaving the review: Lifelong cyclist, no car for many years, worked in bike shops (once upon a time), park ranger who patrolled on mountain bikes for 14 years in Sedona area. Once anti-eBike, that has changed for me now. Yes, I am older, as with many mountain bikers, and I've ridden & raced 'em for half a century. My health is restored! The eBike is keeping me on the mountain! This shop's a great place to go for your 1st eMountain Bike! Mike Kreger helped me, and he's quite knowledgeable. The bike I ended up with has a 720Wh battery and a Yamaha PW-X3 motor - enough capability to ride from downtown Denver (and back), to Green Mountain for ACTUAL mountain biking with a coupla downhills thrown in for good measure! No car needed! Every time I've come in, the staff has been great. Enric Die-Girbau has also been notably helpful finding oddball parts. Thanks guys! I've only had a couple of very minor items to take care of regarding the bike, and these guys were extremely quick to spot and correct the issue. OH, and if you like drooling over shiny, high-end bike parts, you're gonna LOVE the Anodized Heaven they have on display

What a pleasure it was to ride with Kerry and Brandon on the Trail Ridge Road with past week…read more Their are passionate about the area and a potential 'ride' became an 'experience' we truly enjoyed. My wife who is not an experienced cyclist felt comforted by their attention to safety and the fact that the van was there if needed. I strongly recommend this adventure in Estes Park.

We did the trail ridge east tour on the 4th of July weekend and it was amazing! The 25 mile ride…read morehas one small hill, otherwise it's all downhill with barely any pedaling required. The views are splendid! Brandon and Kerry give personal attention to each individual and make them feel really special. Definitely recommend. They also have a bin with warm clothes to choose from if you forget something and snacks along the way as well. I forgot to take my GoPro for this tour, don't be like me.

So close to Castle Rock, yet you feel like you are miles away!…read more There is parking for horse trailers, and regular cars in the parking lot. Several picnic tables are also right by the parking lot. We saw more horses than mountain bikers on the trail, and it was quite muddy today since we had about two feet of snow last weekend. There are also many jumps for horses around the space, and we saw some riders taking advantage of those. It warmed up as we were there, and we saw lots of birds, beautiful views, and the trail is super mellow. Many shaded areas under pine trees, which is nice when you would like to take a little rest break. Very peaceful area. We took some of the meadow trails, but mostly stuck to the main Dawson Butte trail and hiked about 5 miles total. Can't wait to go back again.

I had a great hike at Dawson Butte Ranch the past Sunday (Oct 11, 2020) with my friend and highly…read morerecommend this place for a hike with your friends/family/pooch! This is a spacious place that only has a loop (about 5 miles all the way from the start to finish) so you will never get lost there. It's got some shades so despite the name you will be able to rest and catch some breath in a shaded area if you don't want to be in the sun. The trail is moderate and is mainly sandy which I liked; it's not too burdensome for your knees if you have knee problem. We also saw people with horses and donkeys so there should be some horse/donkey riding place where they offer such service (watch out for their droppings on the trail!) It also offers beautiful views of nearby buttes and you will be able to take great pictures there. Can't wait to go back there again!

Dinosaur Ridge is home to some of the most famous and well preserved dinosaur tracks in the world…read moremaking it a must-visit if you're a dinosaur or natural history/science lover in the Denver area! Technically entry to the attraction is free. Visitors are welcome to hike the trail that takes you past the preserved prints and fossils and interpretive signs in the area but on both visits I've been I've opted to do the bus tour (and I'm always glad about it during the drive up the large hill). I find that doing the driven tour gives additional context that I would never have if I just walked the trail myself (which is usually the case) or they point out things I would never have noticed on my own...like the raptor claw on the cliffside. Doing the guided bus tour also gives you entry into the small single-room museum that's next door to the gift shop. Plan to spend between 1-1.5 hours here (if going the tour route).

Next time I may pay for the tour bus instead but just couldn't stomach $30 a head. We hiked up to…read morethe main Croc River sighting area and definitely saw a lot. Thinking all the events happened millions of years ago and during the Cretaceous Era when much of what we saw was under water. Since clouds, thunder and lightning were approaching, the staff warned us about the potential of being called back. Thankfully once we hit the trail the weather was good other than being cloudy. Saw a lot, learned a lot and experienced the wonderful world of hiking uphill. haha. Definitely worth it and will be back soon to check out the entire ridge!