A quick yet beautiful spot! It was quite a busy time for instagrammers we walked through the path…read moreand made the most of the view! I wore my crampons because it was icy and chilly. Gorgeous with the snowy mountains.

Great free park. If you're only in Denver for a short time and want to see mountains and the…read moreplains, this is the spot. Not far off I-70. Some light trails if you want some exercise at 7400 feet. Always a little Cooler up here. I wish they never closed the snack bar/ gift shop. There are bathrooms and a pretty good amount of parking. The buffalo bill museum still exists in its "old form." See it soon before the city/county of Denver (the owner of all this land, despite it being well outside Denver city limits) changes it.

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!

So convenient to Denver and one of the nicest trail heads I've been to...clean bathrooms with…read morerunning water? Yes please! There are a lot of different trails to choose from and the park does a good job trying to control hiking v mountain biking traffic with a even/odd day system.

Well maintained trail with some nice variety. Was pretty crowded but overall it didn't seem like…read moretoo many people and also the parking lot is huge. One of the main trails has an alternating schedule between bikes and no bike days. On the bike days you can't hike on that one so check the schedule before going. The other trail allows both bikers and hikers all the time.

Would be 5 stars if the bathrooms didn't smell like a litter box lol BUT at least they're there for…read morean emergency! Loves of picnic seating near the parking lot. The trail is so nicely paved and wide! Super easy and good for a first time Colorado trip. Definitely more of a walk than a hike! Would revisit immediately! The town of golden is also so cute and worth the visit!

Came here for Father's Day. Plenty of parking if you arrive early. By the time I left at 10am…read moreparking was limited. Tons of people having a picnic and fishing off the edge of the river. The water was extremely high and fast flowing because of all the snow and rain we have gotten so make sure to watch your little ones and pets. This trail does have an option that is paved and wheelchair friendly however there is limit shade. The scenery is absolutely beautiful. No tubing or prospecting allowed.

This is a nice flat nature walk and an avid spot for mountain biking. Parking fills up very quick…read moreso I recommend starting early. It was a great start to our day of hiking as it was not intense at all and just a relaxing nature walk.

This is a beautiful park that's suitable for easy hikes with kids- we had our 5 yo and newborn in a…read morestroller. Although we couldn't do everything with the stroller, we were able to explore the main trail (packed dirt). We saw several families with their bikes and it's leashed dog friendly. The pit toilets were seriously the nicest I've ever seen- impressive! Glad this park is close to home- we'll definitely be back!

This review is specifically for the Evergreen Mountain Trail, and it's also more for previous…read moreexperiences here rather than today. Even though many on AllTrails said the trail was fine within the past few days, it was clearly iced over today. No worries, as we had our spikes with us. Well, one worry, as one of my wife's spikes decided to sabotage our day and start to tear. After fighting with it for 30 mins or so, we abandoned our attempts to continue on the trail. Other than today, the Evergreen Mountain Trail is one of our favorites in Colorado. The views from the top are amazing. I can't recommend it enough; however, if you're going this time of year, take your spikes...you'll need them.

Nothing too crazy but a nice little walk with some incline. On our way here, we saw lots of deer…read morenearby which was cool. Bathrooms at the bottom were really helpful. Not the cleanest but not bad. Lots of rocks

Fantastic day trip from Denver for curious kids…read more My sister-in-law took the kids and me to Dinosaur Ridge for a picnic lunch, visit and ramble. It was a great way to spend a few hours outdoors and away from screens. There are ample picnic tables outside the visitor's center. Parking can be a little more limited, but you can park on the road outside and walk in. We did go into the visitor's center ($5/pp). There was a very nice volunteer there who talked to my son with enthusiasm and patience. The center is pretty small, but there were enough things for my son to examine and think about. He's 9 and well beyond his dinosaur obsessive days, but he was still curious about thing things he saw. The younger kids enjoyed digging for fossils in the sandbox outside. We also hiked along the walk way that spans between the visitor's center and the Red Rocks area. The walk is pretty level, and there are labeled areas that show dinosaur tracks and fossils. The views are also stunning of the whole Denver area basin. I'd happily return.

My boyfriend and I came here after watching the sun rise at Red Rock Amphitheater! The hike here is…read moreA LOT of up but doable. You can also do the bus tour (it looked popular!) there is a gift shop and exhibit area. There are also several picnic tables here if you want to do lunch before the ridge. There is a parking lot or street parking. It was fun to see the Dino prints and Dino bones! You also get a nice view of the valleys and mountains around you at the top! Worth the stop, especially with kiddos! They would find this cool!

I went this past Sunday. I had previously visited early in the pandemic in June 2020. I walked…read morearound the Mesa in 3hrs recording 7 miles with dew people hiking. This time I went to Golden Cliffs trailhead on the south side. There were two trails (0.4 & 0.8 miles). The shorter looked more difficult indicating a steep climb to the rim. I chose the longer one. I was wrong. The 0.8 mile trail was less used and I had trouble finding the trail. I took several dead-ends that brought me to the base of the cliff for climbing routes using ropes & pitons. I eventually made the entire distance in 1.5 hrs. The trail map at the trailhead said most difficult and it was right. Once on top I took the North Table Loop trail 0.3 miles to Tilting Mesa trail. I hiked another 0.3 miles to Rim Rock trail (1.7 mile) which is a big loop going to the north rim. Weather was rolling in with heavier clouds and wind. On a clear day it would be hot. I took a video at the north rim at the 2nd highest spot on 6,551 ft. The highest is Lichen Peak at 6,552 ft. I finished the loop and headed back west. There are no restrooms/porta potties or water on the mesa top. So I descended to the west parking lot. The 0.4 mile segment is probably at 6-8% grade. I looked at the trail map. I could go back up to the top and negotiate the steeper route (0.4 miles) to the Golden Cliffs trailhead where I parked my car or take a circuitous trail (1.3 miles) along the west and south side. Very scenic and the trail was clearly visible. I startled a mule deer. So if your looking for a good hike, start on the west side and get to top for a level hike. Several trails go down the east side to access other trails including one that takes you to New Terrain Brewing.

Not a trail for the faint of heart on a hot day. As others have said, very little shade, so make…read moresure you have plenty of water for you and your pets. Our dog became overheated and needed lots of breaks along the way. Good reminder for booties as well for hot feet.

Access to this area wasn't straightforward; perhaps this comes with the terrain but the residential…read moreneighborhood around it has mostly reserved parking, with a small area around a couple of trailheads designated for hikers to park. When I began embarking on the trail, I found it a considerable uphill, but the area on my map leading to the main mountain peak was closed, leading me to divert to other trails leading to a plateau. Reaching a genuine mountain peak, however, proved unfeasible in the already ambitious itinerary I had embarked upon. Nonetheless, the sights were distinctive. For the non-local, uphill hikes in thin Colorado air can be a bit breathless, but I wasn't particularly disappointed in having given it a good effort.

If you are looking for a heart pounding, sweat producing, lack of oxygen thrilling hike…read more.... This ain't it. But.... If you want a very cool hike/walk....close to Denver this is it. Perfect for a great run/dog walk/ stroll etc. Castle rock is the perfect place to have a quick picnic with great views. Tons of views everywhere actually

This place is BEAUTIFUL! We went around brunch time, and it was an awesome site to see. I can only…read moreimagine how much more breath taking it is during sunset or sunrise. There is nothing more magnificent than seeing natural beauty created by our awesome God. The amphitheater was a sight to see. It's amazing that it was man made. There are a total of three marked hiking trails. We hiked the difficult and medium trails. They weren't that bad at all. The different elevation did make it tough at times, but what an accomplishment it felt when we finished. Also, the view along the way was great. So don't forget to stop and just look around! They also have an easy trail, which is nice, especially if you're taking small children. The visitor center was neat as well with some fun facts and history. There is also a Trading Post where you can purchase souvenirs. The shirts are crazy expensive, but if you shop in the clearance section, it is more affordable. If you're hungry, there is one restaurant there with reasonable prices, but of course more on the pricier side. However, I think it would add to the experience if you brought your own food and picnicked along the way or eat at the end. You can definitely spend a whole day here! It's great for a family outing, date, friends hang out, or even just to enjoy solo. I highly recommend visiting this place, especially if you're from out of town.

I visited this gorgeous park in November 2016. When you first arrive, the amphitheater is a…read moremust-see sight. If you're here in the morning, you'll see joggers going up and down the stairs. Also, the visitor center has a few exhibits on the history of the Red Rocks Amphitheater (and celebrities and rock stars who have performed here). But Red Rocks Park has lovely hiking trails beyond the amphitheater. Just make sure that you bring a bottle of water, hat, and sunglasses if it's a sunny day. It's also worth picking up a local map so you can estimate which hike to take based on the amount of time you have available. The trails do not provide any shade, so a hat and sunscreen are essential. If you have a few hours to spare while visiting Denver, be sure to plan a day trip here if the weather is nice!