Matthews / Winters Park holds 4.7 stars across 1,191 Google reviews, which in a metro this competitive is earned, not given. Google's own summary calls it: "This scenic park features trails for hiking, biking & equestrian use, plus trees & a creek.." It sits in Golden, about 26 road miles from Centennial Airport.
The Short Version
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Hiking Trails |
| Where | 1103 County Rd 93, Golden, CO 80401, USA |
| Drive from Centennial Airport (KAPA) | about 26 miles west, roughly 42 minutes |
| Google rating | 4.7 stars, 1,191 reviews |
Getting There from Centennial Airport
From Centennial Airport, Matthews / Winters Park sits about 26 road miles to the west; outside rush hour plan on roughly 42 minutes by car. Rideshare pickups from the FBOs are routine, and the front desk will call one while you finish your coffee.
What Reviewers Keep Saying
“I love nature and I love hiking 🌳🌞🚶♀️ 🌲 There are several different hikes in Matthew Winters Park, I especially enjoy the Dakota Ridge trail that starts at the Stegosaurus Lot. But the ones across the street off the mai…”
Heidi Angel Nordlund on Google, 3 months ago
“Ive been pleasantly surprised by many of the parks here is the Denver area and Matthews /Winters didn’t disappoint. It is a great park close to e475 and I70. Plenty of parking and nice trails. Moderate difficulty if…”
Eddie on Google, a year ago
Hours and When to Go
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What It Costs
Entry is free, which in this metro buys more than most cities charge for. Parking is the only variable worth checking.
What Visitors Say
Pulled from Google reviews, unedited. We do not moderate or curate these — they are what the public left.
★★★★★ 4 months agoI love nature and I love hiking 🌳🌞🚶♀️ 🌲 There are several different hikes in Matthew Winters Park, I especially enjoy the Dakota Ridge trail that starts at the Stegosaurus Lot. But the ones across the street off the main lot location are great too, just more people, but the bathroom facility is a plus, and I really like to sit on the large red rock a bit down the Red Rocks trail. This park is so easily access...
Heidi Angel Nordlund
★★★★★ a year agoIve been pleasantly surprised by many of the parks here is the Denver area and Matthews /Winters didn’t disappoint. It is a great park close to e475 and I70. Plenty of parking and nice trails. Moderate difficulty if you’re older like me. The trails go all way to red rocks and are very scenic. There is nice loop that is around 2 miles . Toilets are available at the trailhead
Eddie
★★★★★ 4 months agoClean bathrooms, friendly people out on the trail, 0 dog poop I could see. All hallmarks of a great trail
Gingie