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    Matthews Winters Park

    4.7 (23 reviews)

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    Lizzy O.

    The hike starts out with meadows and can increase with difficulty depending on which trail you pick. Loved the views of the meadows and mountains. Our family enjoyed the hike here. It's approximately 20 minutes from downtown Golden and less crowded than Red Rocks. We came on a Monday and there was plenty of parking in the small parking lot. We started off with the Village Walk trail and then switched it up to the Cherry Gulch but decided to switch back to the Red Rocks trail/ village walks because of the snow and ice. Beautiful Mountain Views and lots of friendly hikers with sweet dogs!

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    Heidi C.

    Oh how I love to hike. I was very excited when I learned I was moving to Colorado, because I was running out good trails in California. This park is easy to find and has a lot to offer. This trail is open to hikers, mountain bikers, runners and dogs. The trails are clearly marked and the overview at the beginning of the park states how long each one is. There are separate trails for walkers/runners and mountain bikers which is nice. If you are in to history, take a look at the overview as well. As you are heading out on the Village Trail (which is the trail that leads you to the Red Rock Trail), there are two small cemeteries to look at. There two sets of restrooms and a nice big parking lot. I hiked the Red Rock trail, which I would consider a moderate difficulty. This area is a grassland filed with beautiful plants and wild flowers. I spotted a few rabbits and lots of birds while hiking. As you reach the top of the peak, the view is absolutely gorgeous. You can use this trail to connect with a few other trails for a nice adventure. I highly recommend this trail, it is amazingly beautiful and very easy to navigate. Happy trails!

    Stacy L.

    Easy to get to, not too rigorous of a trail, and **PET FRIENDLY** Parking was available around 10 am on a Saturday so had no trouble there. Great for mountain bikers (though be wary of the hikers), families, beginners, and advanced. Saw plenty of people running too--what a great workout! Some spots get s little rocky, but nothing too crazy. You do get some incredible views of the city, plains, mountains, and (of course) the red rocks. Took a less than 2 hours round trip at a pretty moderate pace (which included stops for pictures). Would've continued even further had we not been strapped on time. Loved the weather, the view, the people, and the dogs you meet! Highly recommend for a nice easy going hike before brunch/lunch on a weekend :)

    Vanessa M.

    Matthews Winters is in such close proximity to Denver. Perfect for a quick hike or run. For the most of the terrane if flat with a slight grade and rollers. It is a popular trail, get lots of traffic: especially on weekends. One problem is that the trail gets muddy & icy in spots especially at the first quarter mile.

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    Colton J.

    Matthews/Winters is a great place for a run, hike, or mountain biking. It's easy access & close proximity to Denver make it a good choice if you have time constraints or don't want to drive too far. We prefer parking at the north entrance and hiking south on the Red Rocks trail. Then take the Morrison Slide Trail loop. This is where you'll get the best views. The only downside of this park is that you have to hike a ways (I'm guessing 1-1.5 miles) before you get to the really, really good scenery. However, once you get to the Morrison Slide Trail, the hiking gets more technical & much prettier. The views at the top of this loop are well worth the effort.

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    Darryl G.

    Had a great time hiking here especially since it was my first time. Everyone was really helpful to my friends and I!!

    Shellie B.

    Great hiking spot. Never overcrowded and plenty of parking. Very accessible from 70 and 93. Very peaceful.

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    When I need to get out and go on a nice hike or trail run that's not far away I come here. Nice 5 mile hike.

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    Nice park with some nice trails. Can hike to Red Rocks from this park. Great work out if you climb the main hill. Nice views from the top.

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    Mt. Galbraith Park - Nightbird Gulch Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

    Mt. Galbraith Park

    4.2(28 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    For its close proximity, you truly can't beat it. A 15 minute drive from my house is an absolute…read morewin. On a warm weekend, you probably won't score a spot at the parking lot. I'd say 25-30 spots? Keep in mind, this trailhead is POPPING. It's always busy, so know before you go. You can park at different places roadside, which will add to your hike total. The hiking trail is narrow, at times rocky, but mostly dirt. There are some nice views. If you're looking for a serene hike though, this definitely isn't it. I can't tell you the last time I encountered over 100 people on a hike. But again, it makes sense considering where it is. You get some nice views of the Great Divide and even the Coors brewery. There's not much shade, so sunscreen and a hat are a must. I'd probably do this hike again in the winter to avoid the crowds. It's one of the closest hikes to Denver and for the people who've never hiked a mountain I'm sure they'd love doing this one.

    I am from the flatlands of Texas lol. I am also a 11 time marathoner and this hike got me good! I…read morewas huffing and puffing all the way up! It was great! It felt like hiking 10 miles for hours, but was only 3 miles in one hour hahah. The only negative is there is no shade, so I got a really bad sunburn. I would give this a go again though! I will also say, we took a wrong turn at the loop and ended up going through a less traveled path. I'm not sure exactly where we went wrong but we ended up at the peak somehow. The trail was barely traveled on. It was strange. Either way a fun one!

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    Tanglewood Park

    4.7(6 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Incredible park, complete with two tennis courts, a baseball diamond, huge open field for…read moresoccer/frisbee, and full playground with a pirate ship! Not to mention a covered seating area with multiple picnic tables. They've also added a putting green area to practice your short game, but make sure to bring your own golf balls and putter/wedge. The park can get pretty busy in the summer with birthday parties, baseball games, and other group events, but it is a great environment and there are plenty of things to keep people busy.

    What a great little park! There are two play ground areas. Don't be fooled... the one that's off…read more20th is actually for the preschool there and it's fenced in. The fence isn't too easy to see unless you're right on top of it. Anyway, Tanglewood Park has a nice sized field and a baseball diamond next to the play area. The playground is nice. There are two sections to it. The larger one has wood chips in it, and the smaller one has sand. The larger section has a large play structure with numerous slides on it. There are two regular swings and two small swings. The smaller side has a boat, a couple of rockers and a sand tractor thingy. While we were there, a lot of kids took their socks and shoes off to play in the sand. The area looked pretty clean, so this wasn't a cause for freaking out. There were about 5-15 kids playing at any given time, with some coming and going pretty often. There were moms and grandparents there, and they all seemed friendly and approachable. There is a large shelter next to the large playground. There are numerous picnic tables underneath, as well as two or three which are not under the shelter. When we visited, there were a ton of parking spaces in the parking lot, although I can see the lot filling up when there's a baseball or football game going on. In all, this is a nice and well maintained park.

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