Green mountain is found west of Denver, just off I-70. Since March has St. Patrick's day, could there be a more obvious choice for trail of the month? Green Mountain is this month's featured trail for other reasons as well. First of all, most of the trails have southern or western exposures, which help the trail to dry out faster than most after snowfall. The trail is also very close to Denver, which is perfect for an early season get-away. Even though the trip can be short, it's still refreshing to get to the top of the mountain where you can view the rockies to the west, and city/plains to the east.

Even though the mountain has no trees, and great exposure to the sun, it can still be a messy pile of mud. On the day we visited, mountain bikers weren't getting very far, but trail runners were having a blast. If you arrive on the mountain on one of those muddy days, make sure you have your running shoes. It wouldn't hurt to leave your bike on your car, and do a little cross training!

If the trail is dry enough to ride, be prepared for a short & intense workout. Some of the climbs are short, but steep. There is an abundance of loose rock which will make the ride fairly technical. Be careful on your descents, and don't turn your ankle if you decide to run it. Many people use this park to hike with the family or walk their dogs. Occasionally, you hear of rattlesnake sightings, so keep your eyes open. Enjoy the park, and have a great ride!