Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Trail

Awesome 5 mile loop with gorgeous open meadows and beautiful views.

Beautiful place. Not much is greening up yet, but still a nice ride. Hikers, runners, mtn bikers, and Equestrians all use this trail, so be aware and be kind. Never had a problem, just like to remind people.

Awesome place for horseback riding. Plenty of space for truck/trailer parking. The hikers and bikers were very courteous. Nice shady trails, well marked. Very enjoyable experience!

The Dawson Butte loop is a nice 5-mile trail through grassy meadows, stands of Gambel Oak, and pine forest. 3 of the 5 miles are quiet, but the two mile stretch that parallels Tomah Road is noisy and not very shady. That was really the main drawback of the hike. Overall I enjoyed it, but in my opinion Spruce Mountain is the better of the two open spaces in the area.

Love this hike. Most of the time you feel far from any civilization. Close to Denver, not difficult, but long enough to feel some accomplishment. I've done it 2 or 3 times now in a year.