It's the time of year when the leaves start to change. In Colorado, that means that people flock to the mountains to see the aspen trees, with their leaves that change to a bright gold color. It's quite different than the fall colors I grew up with in the midwest.
There are many places you can go to see the aspen. This weekend, my family and I took a short drive to the small mountain community of Aspen Park in Jefferson County. There you will find Meyer Ranch Park, which offers some nice trails that give a great view of the aspens at this time of year.
The land was once the homestead of the Duncan McIntyre family in the mid-1800's. In 1883 the land was purchased by Louis Ramboz who built a house that still stands today known as Midway House. It served as a stagecoach stop between Denver and Fairplay. There are reports that in the late 1880's the ranch served as the winter home for PT Barnum's circus animals. In the early 20th century the property became a working ranch and included a ski area known as Mount Lugo.
Today the property is a part of Jefferson County Open Space and is open to the public to enjoy. The trails are great for those who want something mountainy, but not too strenuous. The park is located at 10490 S Turkey Creek Rd, just off highway 285 near Aspen Park.
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