Hiking in Idaho Springs
Hells Hole Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This is a moderately easy hike into a rugged area about 10 miles west of Idaho Springs...
Resthouse Meadows Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail south of Idaho Springs begins at the Echo Lake Campground and leads to Resthouse Meadows, in the Mount Evans Wilderness...
Herman Gulch Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins west of the Bakersville I-70 exit and just east of the Loveland Ski Area. The trail climbs up through the forest and then leads above timberline to Herman Lake, offering spectacular views...
Watrous Gulch Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins west of the Bakersville I-70 exit and just east of the Loveland Ski Area. It begins in the trees then travels above timberline, offering great views of the surrounding peaks...
Silver Dollar Lake Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins south of Georgetown, near Guanella Pass. It offers a scenic hike to two small alpine lakes...
Beaver Meadows Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins west of Evergreen in the Mount Evans State Wildlife Area. It leads into the Mount Evans Wilderness and intersects the Beartracks Trail...
Grays Peak
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
The Grays Peak Trail is located west of Georgetown and south of Bakersville. A person can climb Grays and Torreys Peaks, two 14,000 foot peaks, in one day...
Beartracks Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins at the Camp Rock Trailhead west of Evergreen in the Mount Evans State Wildlife Area and leads to Beartrack Lakes...
Bard Creek Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This is a one-way trail if followed through to the Herman Gulch Trailhead. It is recommended to park a second vehicle at the Herman Gulch Trailhead unless you would like to hike back...
Chinns Lake Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins at Fall River Reservoir, northwest of Idaho Springs, and leads to Sherwin Lake...
Maxwell Falls Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
Maxwell Falls Trail is located southwest of Evergreen. It is a nice enjoyable hike and is one of the first trails to open in the spring...
Herman Gulch Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins west of the Bakersville I-70 exit and just east of the Loveland Ski Area. The trail climbs up through the forest and then leads above timberline to Herman Lake, offering spectacular views...
Hells Hole Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
10 mile hike in rugged terrain to creeks, ponds, aspen groves...
Watrous Gulch Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins west of the Bakersville I-70 exit and just east of the Loveland Ski Area. It begins in the trees then travels above timberline, offering great views of the surrounding peaks...
Chief Mountain Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This is a fairly short hike that passes through a spruce-fir forest up to the alpine tundra. Once on top you can see Mt. Evans, Pikes Peak, Longs Peak & Denver...
Grays Peak
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
The Grays Peak Trail is located west of Georgetown and south of Bakersville. A person can climb Grays and Torreys Peaks, two 14,000 foot peaks, in one day...
Chief Mountain Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This is a fairly short hike that passes through a spruce-fir forest up to the alpine tundra. Once on top you can see Mt. Evans, Pikes Peak, Longs Peak & Denver...
Chinns Lake Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail begins at Fall River Reservoir, northwest of Idaho Springs, and leads to Sherwin Lake...
Resthouse Meadows Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
This trail south of Idaho Springs begins at the Echo Lake Campground and leads to Resthouse Meadows, in the Mount Evans Wilderness...
Chicago Lakes Trail
101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307
The Chicago Lakes Trail #52, begins at the Echo Lake Campground, south of Idaho Springs, and leads to Chicago Lakes, in the Mount Evans Wilderness...
