Matthews Winters

Closest Major City: Morrison

Distance: 6.00 miles (9.65 KM)

Description:
A combination of rolling terrain and steep, technical sections. The first third of the ride is rolling, and then comes the steep, technical loop, which can be ridden in either direction, and is just as challenging. One creek crossing, several water bars, several loose rock and solid rock. This trail is in the heart of the Morrison Lift, a beautiful geological formation that is easily picked out by the naked eye, since it forms the basis for Red Rocks Amphitheater. Matthews-Winters is often ridden as a loop with Dakota Ridge, in either direction.

Directions to the trail:
From Denver: I-70 West, take Morrison exit, go left at light. Matthews-Winters trailhead and parking is on the right after 0.2 miles.