Dakota Ridge Trailhead

Plenty of parking for the Dakota Ridge Trail hike or to carpool up I70. The trail is a steep climb, but then has great views East and West at the top. The top of the ridge is not flat, but not as much incline as the first stretch.

There is a sign at the bottom of the trail that says hiking prohibited, but it’s only a very small section at the very top of the trail that’s allocated for bikers. That other comment was totally mistaken!It took me 1.5 hours to get to that section. Yes there were lots of bikers, but they were super friendly and this trail was fun and incredibly challenging! Highly recommend if you want a great workout.

Definitely needed spikes on this trail after a good snow in Denver mid November but the snow made it so much more beautiful! Was such a fun hike but we had to turn around a little more than half way through because it was getting dark.

Great hike close to the city. Nice views of the Front Range as well as Green Mountain and beyond towards Denver. Some narrow and rocky parts and when adding lots of hikers and bikers can be bit tight and difficult. Some incline/declines but overall a good hike.

It was a great hike. The trail head is on the west side, were you enter. The path is extremely rocky. A lot of care is needed. It has gorgeous views. There are quite a few bikers too, but they had to dismount several times. There is about 600 feet of elevation gain, but it is all at the beginning. Everything else isn't that bad.