Last Minute Morning Hike - Dakota (Dinosaur) Ridge to the Dinosaur Tracks

Let's get the blood pumping ridge hiking on sandstone deposited in the Cretaceous Period. You bet Jurassic it's going to be a good time! 😊

The weather forecast calls for breezy conditions to the south of Matthews Winters Park, so we will play it by ear.

CONTACT: Bernard at (303)-229-2419

ATTENDEE LIMIT: 14 Hikers per Jefferson County Open Space regulations.

SIGN-UP: Please RSVP yes only if you definitely plan to come. If you change your mind, please update your RSVP. By joining this group you agree to the Policies and Terms of this group.

NO SHOWS: If you No-Show to 2 events, you will be removed and banned from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to attend.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL: Do not sign up if you:

• are sick with, or have tested positive for COVID-19.
• have been in contact with a person who is sick with, or has tested positive for COVID-19.
• are not feeling well, or have any other infectious disease.

MEET: Please arrive early to prepare for hiking and for introductions, as we will start hiking ASAP. The hike begins ASAP at no later than 8:05 am. If you are late, you can catch up with the group.

NOTE: Due to a recent series of car break-ins at the Stegosaurus Parking Lot, we will meet in the Matthews Winters Parking Lot.

DISTANCE/GAIN: 5.1 mi RT. Elevation gain: 1183 ft. (Level: Difficult/Strenuous). MAP

NOTE: The trail ascends ~285 ft. in the first 0.5 miles.

WHAT TO BRING: Appropriate gear (jacket, water, snacks, headlamp, etc).

DOGS: Well-behaved dogs are welcome. Dogs must be leashed. Waste must be picked up and deposited into receptacles.

DISCLAIMER: Hiking is risky. Every year people are hurt and killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost, or bring the wrong gear. We are not professional guides. You are responsible for yourself. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this hike and the gear and conditioning required. Anyone choosing to hike with our group should carry personal health insurance and a CORSAR (Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue) card, in case of an emergency.