The Meyer Ranch Park Open Space is located directly off Highway 285 in Conifer, Colorado. It is a small space with 4.1 miles of trails. With some out and back, you can do a loop with 4.3 miles! There are four different trails to choose from – green (easy) at the bottom with a blue (moderate) at the mid-to-top of the open space trail system.
Meyer Ranch Park is known for its beautiful aspens and a perfect place close to the Denver Metro to leaf peep each autumn.
Full disclosure: I was a week late visiting Meyer Ranch for leaf peeping during this hike so my pictures don’t do it justice. Just another reason to go back next year!
Good to Know
Distance: 4.3 miles
Trails: Sunny Aspen, Lodgepole Loop, Old Ski Jump Run, Owl’s Perch
Elevation Gain: 946 feet
Terrain: Single track dirt + gravel path
Parking: Available at the Meyer Ranch Park Trailhead
Facilities: Portal Toilet available at the Meyer Ranch Park Trailhead
Fun Fact: The trailhead is RIGHT next to the highway making it super easy to get to; being RIGHT next to the highway makes the highway noise noticeable on the lower trail. You decide if that matters to you!
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