Dakota Ridge/Red Rocks Loop - Matthews/Winters Park and the adjacent Hogback provide a haven for wildlife viewing and hiking. This is also a popular mountain biking destination. Please be aware that parking is limited particularly during the late afternoon/early evening hours and weekends.The hogback dramatically separates the mountains and the plains with it's twisted folds of geologic history. On the eastern face of the Hogback dinosaur imprints are interpreted by the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center. Trail connections through Denver's Red Rocks Park extend the park south to Bear Creek Canyon.
Trail conditions for the most popular loop range from extremely technical (up on the Hogback) to intermediate range single track as you wind up through Red Rocks Park and back down to the parking area.
Ride rating: Intermediate
Ride distance: 6+ (one loop) Elevation change:
Singletrack=100%
JLampitt a 28 year old Die-hard Enthusiast from Highlands Ranch, CO E-mail: jlampitt@yahoo.com URL: Jefferson County Open Space - Matthews/Winters Park
Posted on 8/21/00
