Parks in Idaho Springs, Colorado

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

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

Youll pass the well-preserved Conqueror Mine on your way to a network of fun backroads. Seasonal wildflowers and great high-elevation views. One side trip goes to a small, serviceable cabin (see ma... More on Trails

The trail has only one challenging part that might provide problems for veh 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

This aerie-like summit has great views of summer snowboarders shredding down nearby St. Marys Glacier. Trail: To St. ... More on Trails

This trail is the quickest way to get to St.Mary's lake and glacier. We par 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

Echo Mountain Park is the first mountain built exclusively to cater to the needs of terrain park riders. It is also the most affordable mountain in Colorado and the closest park to Denver.Daily lift tickets are sold only at the Park. ... More on GoCityKids

(Scott Lancaster Memorial, 80', 1992, 06-10-b) across Clear Creek E. of Idaho Springs , Clear Creek County, CO. Idaho Springs Rd. E. 1.3 miles from jct with I70 exit 241 on the E. side of Idaho Springs, left on unnamed Rd. 0.2 miles ... More on dalejtravis.com

A childs walk among tundras treasures followed by a downhill hike through a wind-sculpted forest are what makes this combination of trails a delight. Easily accessible from the Mount Evans Highway, the Alpine Garden Loop starts at ... More on Trails

Thanks to its proximity to Denver, the Mount Evans Highway is a very popular driving route, especially on the weekends. While this road is often heavily utilized, hikers can leave the crowds behind in favor of a quiet trail through ... More on Trails