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About Green Mountain

Green Mountain is a mesa on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 6,854-foot mesa summit is located in William Frederick Hayden Park in the City of Lakewood, Colorado, United States, 4.0 miles west of the municipal center of Lakewood in Jefferson County.
Address : Green Mountain, Lakewood, CO 80228, USA

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William Frederick Hayden ParkWilliam Frederick Hayden Park, aka Green Mountain, is more than 2400 acres of open space, making it the second largest in Lakewood.The park cover the area of over 2,400 acres and its amazing atmosphere attracts thousands of tourists who enjoy spending time outdoors exploring the wonders of local nature. Located on the high mountain with elevation up to 6,800 feet, the park offers absolutely outstanding views to the neighboring territory, along with cool clean air and amazing ambience.
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Dinosaur Ridge Dinosaur Ridge is an outdoor/indoor museum near Morrison featuring fossils from the Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods, first studied and named during the Bone Wars of 1877. The exhibits are located along a closed section of West Alameda Ave. The route climbs about 200 feet from the museum/shop to the high point along the ridge backbone. The walk is about 2 miles round-trip taking 2-hours. A shuttle bus tour is available for an additional cost.
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Matthews / Winters ParkMatthews/Winters Park, which is part of the Jefferson County Open Space system, is proof that you do not have to go far from the city to enjoy the mountains. You can explore the old headstones along the Village Walk. A creek weaves through the park, feeding the fragrant wild plums and willows. The trails are not too difficult, though the Morrison Slide is a bit of a climb.
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Rocky Mountain Quilt MuseumThe Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is the region's only museum dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the art of quilting.The permanent collection contains over 800 quilts dating back to the 19th century. The museum is also home to the Sandra Dallas Library and a gift shop.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure in the western United States, near Morrison, Colorado, ten miles west of Denver. There is a large, tilted, disc-shaped rock behind the stage, a huge vertical rock angled outwards from stage right, several large outcrops angled outwards from stage left and a seating area for up to 9,525.
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Apex TrailApex Trail lies Just minutes away from the city, lies a nice respite from the Metro- a 3.30-mile greenway type trail gaining up to 1,500 feet in elevation. It was designated as one of America’s prized national recreation trails in 1978, Apex Trail continues to awe various bikers, runners, and hikers alike on its spectacular singletrack moderate difficulty trail.

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Jefferson County
Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. This county and the surrounding area has plenty of attractions for all different interests.

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