Things To Do
Downhill Brewing- Parker
Skier Jake Minturn was flying through the trees of A Basin when he emerged onto the High Divide Terrain Park and slammed directly into snowboarder Doug Hyndman, who was bombing the hill. “We took each other down. It was basically a yard sale,” says Minturn. “Neither of us was hurt, but we exchanged a few not-so-nice words.” Later, at the lodge, Minturn saw Hyndman again and apologized for his part in the collision. The two got to talking about beer since they were both wearing Colorado brewery apparel, and by the end of the day, they’d decided to open a brewery together. But rather than start from scratch, Minturn, who has managed the taprooms at Joyride Brewing and Copper Kettle, and Hyndman, the former brewery operations director at Dry Dock in Aurora, have purchased Elk Mountain Brewing, which was founded in Parker in 2010 by Tom and Marcia Bell. The name Downhill Brewing, is a nod to the way they met on the slopes and to give the brewery a ski and snowboard theme.
Vehicle Vault
What started as a small family car collection has now grown into the gallery permanent collection, featuring cars from key segments and points in history: The Brass Era, Prohibition and Pre-War, Drive-In and Cruise, Classic Muscle, Customs, Hot Rods, and Exotics. We are a woman-owned and family oriented business. Even if you don’t realize how intricately your life is woven into automobiles, it truly is. Vehicle Vault showcases premier examples where people can see details that bring up the memories and nostalgia of an entire lifetime. Everyone has a connection or memory tied to cars, and historically, the joy of ownership was a piece of pride. These moments are a part of the fabric of our lives, woven together to create a tapestry that can transport us to a place where memories are made.
Castlewood Canyon State Park
Nature lovers and groups enjoy environmental diversity on several hiking trails ranging from mild to moderate. The trails range from .5 to 4 miles and can be combined for longer journeys. The winding Cherry Creek flowing along the canyon floor provides wonderful rest stops. Pets, on a leash, are welcome on most trails, except the new East Canyon Preservation Area trail. The natural amphitheater and the Bridge Canyon Overlook gazebo perched on the edge of the canyon are unique places for weddings or other outdoor ceremonies. Casual groups and families enjoy the picnic areas at both entrances. Remnants of geologic and local history combine when the then Castlewood Dam burst in 1933, sending a 15-foot-high wave of water into Denver. Ruins of the original ill-fated dam and the historic homestead still exist for hikers to see.
Sulphur Gulch Trail
This trail, which is approximately four and a half miles long, connects to the Cherry Creek Trail within Bar CCC Park and extends east with an undercrossing of Parker Road, continuing along the south side of Mainstreet through the Town. An 8-foot wide concrete path connects Town Hall and the PACE Center with Bar CCC Park. Several community and Town trails are accessible from the Sulphur Gulch Trail including Tallman Gulch Trail, located within the Rowley Downs, Hidden River and Canterberry Crossing Subdivisions, and various other trails located within those communities.