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1. Mount Evans
- Mount Evans is the road into the sky. Drive from 8,700 feet at Idaho Spring where you turn off Interstate 70 to 14,240 feet to the summit, and... read more
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2. Clear Creek Ranger District
- The Clear Creek Ranger District includes much of the Clear Creek drainage from Idaho Springs, west to the Eisenhower Tunnel and the Continental... read more
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3. Clear Creek Rafting
- This float company provides a true Rocky Mountain summer adventure for all thrill-seeking levels. Located just 20 minutes west of Denver, the company... read more
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4. Eagles Aerie Picnic Ground
- Cloudland Picnic Area is located about 16 miles from Idaho Springs, three miles east of Echo Lake on Highway 103. It sits at an elevation of 11,200... read more
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5. Old Highway 103 Cross-country Ski Trail
- This old road south of Idaho Springs and east of Echo Lake, makes a good, easy Cross-country ski trail.
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6. Idaho Springs Reservoir Cross-country Ski Trail
- This is a very popular trail which receives heavy use on weekends. Skiers must stay on the road because most of the land on either side is private.... read more
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7. Warrior Mountain Picnic Ground
- Warrior Mountain Picnic Ground is located south of Idaho Springs and east of Echo Lake along Highway 103. It sits at an elevation of 11,100 feet... read more
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8. Hells Hole Trail
- The Hells Hole Trail, begins at West Chicago Creek Campground, travels along West Chicago Creek for the first mile, and leads into the Mount Evans... read more
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9. Juniper Pass Picnic Ground
- Juniper Pass Picnic Area is located south of Idaho Springs and east of Echo Lake, at an elevation of 11,000 feet. It has four picnic sites. There... read more
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10. Ponder Point Picnic Ground
- Ponder Point Picnic Area is located 10 miles southwest of Idaho Springs along Highway 103, at an elevation of 9,800 feet. It has five picnic sites.... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Idaho Springs. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
