MJ’s Guidebook
Our Favorite trails
Green mountain is our closest trail system! Minutes to the trailhead through our neighborhood gully! Fantastic trail running, mountain biking, and hiking with unbelievable views of Denver skyline, red rocks, and the entire front range. Local tip for walking to trailhead - leaving the air bnb, take a left on Montana and then first right onto Deframe. At the end of the court, you will see gully trail that leads up to Alameda Ave. Trailhead is right across the highway. Be careful as cars go fast here and there is no crosswalk.
17 locals recommend
Green Mountain Hayden Park Entrance
Green mountain is our closest trail system! Minutes to the trailhead through our neighborhood gully! Fantastic trail running, mountain biking, and hiking with unbelievable views of Denver skyline, red rocks, and the entire front range. Local tip for walking to trailhead - leaving the air bnb, take a left on Montana and then first right onto Deframe. At the end of the court, you will see gully trail that leads up to Alameda Ave. Trailhead is right across the highway. Be careful as cars go fast here and there is no crosswalk.
Mount Falcon Park
Castle TrailLess than 15 minute drive to great views of the red rocks.
Great trail in Golden. The first part is a heart racer uphill battle but then you get to run, bike, hike on the mesa - what feels like the top of the world or another planet.
86 locals recommend
North Table Mountain Park
4788 CO-93Great trail in Golden. The first part is a heart racer uphill battle but then you get to run, bike, hike on the mesa - what feels like the top of the world or another planet.
Don’t miss the enchanted forest trail. Great for experienced mountain bikers. Jefferson County (Jeffco) has designated even days as bikers only on some of these trails which is comforting going down enchanted direction.
37 locals recommend
Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailDon’t miss the enchanted forest trail. Great for experienced mountain bikers. Jefferson County (Jeffco) has designated even days as bikers only on some of these trails which is comforting going down enchanted direction.
Mount Galbraith
Rocky and technical but amazing views
Sloans Lake
Great urban Lake trail in cool part of Denver
Alderfer/Three Sisters Park East Trailhead
30357 Buffalo Park Rd
Mount Sanitas Trail
Mount Sanitas TrailFavorite eats!
Check out our favorite eats
Deli Italia Pizzeria & Market
1990 Wadsworth BlvdBest pie in Denver area. Don’t miss the cannolis!
Yum! All is good here - Sando, tenders, katsu, and of course chick and waffles. Good prices and very close!
Kickin Chicken
275 South Union BoulevardYum! All is good here - Sando, tenders, katsu, and of course chick and waffles. Good prices and very close!
In our opinion, the best ice cream in the area. Locations in Denver and Boulder. Definitely try the pretzel cone if you’re looking for a savory balance to the utter sweetness of these creative recipes.
176 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveIn our opinion, the best ice cream in the area. Locations in Denver and Boulder. Definitely try the pretzel cone if you’re looking for a savory balance to the utter sweetness of these creative recipes.
Cart Driver Lo-Hi
2239 W 30th AveScrumptious pizza joint for a night out.
Blue Pan Pizza West Highlands
3934 W 32nd AveDetroit style square pizza. Highly recommend.
It’s no sweet cow (hehe), but this is a great spot! Salted Oreo if you like cookies and cream!
538 locals recommend
Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th StIt’s no sweet cow (hehe), but this is a great spot! Salted Oreo if you like cookies and cream!
Oh hell yeah..but only if you have earned it. Go ham on a golden trail and earn yourself a dense breakfast burrito and solid coffee to bring you back to life. Pineapple? Yes please.
35 locals recommend
Bonfire Burritos
2221 Ford StreetOh hell yeah..but only if you have earned it. Go ham on a golden trail and earn yourself a dense breakfast burrito and solid coffee to bring you back to life. Pineapple? Yes please.
The Bronze Empire
1591 S Colorado BlvdTavernetta
1889 16th St MallSafta Restaurant
3330 Brighton BlvdFarmhouse Thai Eatery
98 Wadsworth BlvdFarmhouse Thai Eatery
98 Wadsworth BlvdRaleigh Street Bakery Bread
5245 Raleigh StCoffee
Good spot for espresso drinks and checking out dinosaur ridge. Or, try your hand at your very own fully stocked coffee bar!
Launch Espresso Food Spirits
18455 W Colfax AveGood spot for espresso drinks and checking out dinosaur ridge. Or, try your hand at your very own fully stocked coffee bar!
Stylus and Crate
6985 W 38th AveSweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
1619 Reed StDrinks
Fun brewery near a great hike (Dinosaur Ridge). Live music, chill vibes, outside heat lamps.
Over Yonder Brewing Company
18455 W Colfax AveMountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington AveGreat Divide Barrel Bar
1812 35th StHighland Tavern
3400 Navajo StBallmer Peak Distillery
12347 W Alameda PkwyFun trivia on sundays
Awesome spot with good brews, outdoor seating, live music and food trucks. This is right near a trailhead for North Table Mountain which has fantastic hiking and biking!
101 locals recommend
New Terrain Brewing Company
16401 Table Mountain PkwyAwesome spot with good brews, outdoor seating, live music and food trucks. This is right near a trailhead for North Table Mountain which has fantastic hiking and biking!
Sightseeing
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St
Washington Park