I had a great hike at Dawson Butte Ranch the past Sunday (Oct 11, 2020) with my friend and highly…read morerecommend this place for a hike with your friends/family/pooch! This is a spacious place that only has a loop (about 5 miles all the way from the start to finish) so you will never get lost there. It's got some shades so despite the name you will be able to rest and catch some breath in a shaded area if you don't want to be in the sun. The trail is moderate and is mainly sandy which I liked; it's not too burdensome for your knees if you have knee problem. We also saw people with horses and donkeys so there should be some horse/donkey riding place where they offer such service (watch out for their droppings on the trail!) It also offers beautiful views of nearby buttes and you will be able to take great pictures there. Can't wait to go back there again!

Many parts of this hike are desolate & near the road. During this stretch no trees so it's HOT!…read moreMany people here with horses don't have to clean up after but if you have your dog you do!

Much better trail conditions than our last time attempting to hike here, when it was a swampy mess…read more Trail is now completely dry. Tons and tons of bikers and hikers out on a clear Saturday morning. It's not the most exciting trail, but it's close if you live in Castle Rock, and the views of the front range are decent.

Don't go on a hot day. There is no shade. But beautiful views, needed breezes one is at the top…read morenear the water tanks

I love trestle! It literally the best downhill mountain bike park. I've come here a few times and…read morethe team is so helpful and kind. I enjoy my time here as everything is quickly in and out to getting things done. If you rent a bike from them you get about a 50% discount on the lift ticket. It's awesome and they also updated their gaundillas to take the bike up. This place is great for a full day of fun!

Are you tired of biking uphill but enjoy the thrill of downhill?…read moreIf so, then located in Winter Park, Colorado, Trestle Bike Park is just for you.It is a lift-served bike park.I believe I am qualified to write a review because I have been mountain biking for several years, and I have done similar lift-served bike parks at other places. I heard about Trestle from many friends and how great it was. My first reason for recommendation is that it offers a lot of terrain; nearby bike park Granby Ranch only has 24 trails and one lift, while Trestle offers 63 trails and 3 lifts. My second reason is convenience to Denver; it's only one hour and thirty-two minutes away. Making it perfect for day trips, another benefit is that it is well before Idaho Springs (a town notorious for traffic). My final reason for recommending this experience is its superiority to the other popular bike park, Breckenridge. From my experience, I found it to be crowded due to the excessive amount of tourists and other mountain activities. Another critical issue with Breckenridge is that the lifts all start at the base, meaning that you are forced to battle the crowds at the base every time you wish to go up. As Trestle has two lifts on the mountain. I would recommend this experience to a novice biker with experience mountain biking beforehand. Due to the amount of advance trails. Some things to know are that the opening dates can vary for the season.The location is Winter Park resort. The ticket price is $70 USD. Season passes are offered. You should buy one if you are going for more than one week.I would not go on a holiday weekend due to heavy I-70 traffic.

We parked off 83 and it was a short walk to the bridge. There were people riding horses and…read morewalking dogs. Righter after the bridge is the paved bike path. This path had tons of prairie dogs and they were all chirping at each other. I'll have to update this review after I go through the Mesa Rim loop, but for this time around it was just a casual walk without many sights.

We parked at the #2 Trailhead off Castle Oaks Drive. There are only about 10 spaces, but this lot…read morehas a bathroom, trashcan, and dog bags. We chose this trail because its only about 2.8mi to do the Mesa Rim Loop trail v the Cherry Creek Trail to the loop (about 6 mi). This hike is very exposed to the elements so come prepared (hat, water, sunglasses, layers in non-summer). There are lots of prairie dogs along the trail, but that also means rattlesnakes and coyotes, so please keep your dog on leash despite the wide open temptation to let them run free. There are also many cyclists on the trail. The trail is well-marked with great views of the mountains and is easy enough for young kids, too.

So, just picked up my bike after being serviced before an extended trip. Had the suspension done…read moreand a few other things. The bike is running like new. Suspension feels great Best of all the guy working Clay is great to deal with. Knowledgeable and efficient and he doesn't end each sentence with Bro or Bra. Thanks to Clay and his techs for getting me rolling smooth and helping navigate a challenging warranty issue on my wife's bike.

Best in Breck, run by competitive racer couple and some excellent mechanics. Favorite of visiting…read moreracers...

Highlight was renting a helmet from these guys after having a really crappy day at Breckenridge…read morewhich I have to say has to be the least ADA friendly resort I've visited so far. Mike helped me out and was really pleasant. Great ADA parking out front and wide doors to accommodate my wheelchair getting into the building . Highly recommend this business!

Our family and friends had another fun ride down the Vail Pass. Alpine Sports got us fitted with…read morehelmets and bicycles. We watched a safety video, signed a waiver, paid, then loaded up in the shuttles for a ride to the Vail Pass starting point. The first mile or so of the ride are switchbacks, so go slowly. Then coast on the straightaway to Copper Mountain. Get a chair to view the ski area. Restaurants and coffee shops are around, plus restrooms. Then ride into Fresco. Be sure to stop at the free museum with the log buildings. So fun! Mornings are cool, so wear long sleeves or a jacket. Jeans or leggings or on warmer days, shorts are fine. Afternoon rides can get rained on. The team at Alpine Sports are helpful and friendly. We recognize their faces after riding for many years. If you do one activity other than hiking, make this ride a must. Reserve your bikes online and get a discount!

When my friend from high school came out for a visit, my wife suggested we try out Denver…read moreAdventures ZipLine tour and my friend was willing to try it out. We did the six-line tour and had a great time. The staff of four was especially attentive to safety and helped us all get through everything from the slow short trainer line through the fast long line that starts from a platform atop a short stairway and runs over a quarter mile across the valley to another platform on a hillside. It was quite exhilerating! I've got another review out there for a ZipLine place that I tried out on Hawaii's big island. Having done experienced that course (including a half-mile zip over a beautiful waterfall) in Honolulu, the Denver course didn't seem quite as scary. That is both because I knew what to expect and also because the harnesses and pulley equipment seem to have improved drastically in the four years since I did my earlier Zip trip. I would also note that the scenery around the Denver Adventures course was actually prettier to look at, even while screaming across a few dozen yards of steel cable. There were a couple kids in our group who were around 10 years old and they had apparently done Zip trips in Costa Rica, Texas, and a few other places. They still seemed thrilled by the Denver course and had a great time. A bit of warning: I had no trouble with the preliminary and between-Zip hiking in Hawaii and that's because the altitude was 200ft above sea level. In contrast, the Denver hiking had me a bit winded and I learned (just before the final Zip) that the altitude was 8,600 feet. The kids and teenagers didn't seem to notice, but we adults clearly felt the altitude -- and the water stations along the route were quite welcome! To their credit, though, the staff appeared to be accustomed to working with all kinds of tourists and didn't make a deal of it at all.

Our guides were great! This experience was very well organized & professionally done…read more We had a party of 12 ... from 4 years old to 60. Everyone loved it! Would ABSOLUTELY recommend!

This was a beautiful place for a hike! Well maintained, clean, and a few potties on the trail. We…read morelearned the hard way that you want to be able to park in the LazyV parking lot but you have to get there pretty early for that! And if someone asks if you're ready for an all day hike to get to the waterfall or overlook, they're not exaggerating.

Grateful for the philanthropic land donation that lead to this great state park…read more Located off from CO 285 at Pine, CO. This park is loaded with trails for hiking,running, horseback riding, cycling and access to climbing. Campsites are embedded in the park, dense trail system around a former historic farm. There is an interpretive center and plenty of parking at multiple lots. Free access if you paid for the CO Parks pass on your vehicle license renewal.

Awesome park with a variety of activities for families and friends! They have a mountain bike park…read morefor beginners and experienced levels to practice in; disc golf, several kids' playground, public bathrooms, and sports field for soccer and baseball. Great spot to spend the day with family and friends! Definitely coming back here!

The Village Greens mountain bike trail is a great place for beginners and I'm sure some of the more…read moreexperienced riders, although I wouldn't be able to speak to that since I'm not one. Did you have a mix of easy and more moderate obstacles. We parked at the Dayton station rtd parking lot which seems to be closer for toddlers to make it over to the park compared to the other parking lot. I had great fun as a beginner mountain biker and the kids on their strider as well as my almost 5-year-old had a ton of fun. It got hot fast so I would definitely recommend bringing water and maybe snacks.

We have used ice box for years. I often drive up from Denver to buy my equipment just to support…read morelocal business and because we value having this resource in the valley. With that said the last few times we've been there the experience has been very unpleasant. It's always the same guy. It's like it is a profound annoyance that we are in the shop and he is doing us a great favor by curtly answering our questions. I'm rethinking our loyalty. We've always had great experiences with the owner and other employees but I have no interest in crossing paths with this guy again.

The plastic parts on my tele bindings started to deteriorate. They carefully inspected all the…read moreparts and replaced everything that was falling apart. Reasonable cost and had my skis back the next day. They are knowledgeable, thorough, and nice folks! I highly recommend them!