Cheap Things To Do in Idaho Springs, Colorado

Inscription. Mt. Evans, Colorado, Elevation 14,125 ft. “The Worlds Highest Operational Observatory”, Building Dedication August 19, 1996, “. for educational purposes in astrophysics and astronomy. ”, , Erected ... More on HMDB

Short, beautiful drive to picturesque lake near timberline. Photogenic stream with seasonal wildflowers along upper portion of route. Hike short distance to waterfall at northwest corner of lake. M... More on Trails

The drive up to Loch Lomand is extremely rough, but otherwise easy to handl More on Trails

This short and mostly easy hike accesses one of the more interesting ecological features of the Colorado Rockies: an extensive forest of bristlecone pine. Given this forests uniqueness, ... More on Trails

An upper put-in can be made at the Clear Creek Inn below the junction of I-70 and US Highway 6. The next three miles, past Tunnel #6 and Tunnel #5 to the State Highway 119 Junction, hold class III ... More on Trails

A great river with many options, and it also has options above I-70 for int More on Trails

Most of this route is above timberline with outstanding 360degree views much of the way. Several fourteeners can be seen from the top, including Longs Peak to the north and Mt. Evans to the south. ... More on Trails

This is an excellent 4-wheel drive trail, with amazing views for almost the More on Trails

Alderfer Three Sisters Open Space Park boasts 770 acres of open land. Ever since Evergreen was settled, the four rock formations called the Three Sisters and The Brother have been landmarks, provid... More on Trails

Several trails with nice views . More on Trails

Opened for business in 1913, the Argo Gold Mill processed rich ore from mines in the area, much of it delivered via the 22,000 foot Argo Tunnel. A section of the old mill with much of its original... More on manual_books

A pillar of mining achievement, this mine stands nearly unchanged since its creation in 1859. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour and the museum with hands-on exhibits. The five-story Argo mill was re... More on Heritage

Construction on the Argo Tunnel was started in 1893 and completed in 1910. Tours of the Argo Gold Mine, Mill a ... More on PlanetWare