Nature Attractions in Idaho Springs

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Guanella Pass Campground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

Guanella Pass Campground is located 8 miles south of Georgetown on the Guanella Pass Road at an elevation of 10,900 feet...
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Warrior Mountain Picnic Ground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

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 and has 3 picnic sites...
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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...
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Idaho Springs Reservoir Cross-country Ski Trail

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

The Idaho Springs Reservoir Trail begins nine miles south of Idaho Springs at an elevation of 9,530 feet. It leads three miles up to Idaho Springs Reservoir...
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Big Bend Picnic Ground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

Big Bend is located one-half mile off of Highway 40, nine miles west of Empire at an elevation of 9,800 feet. It has eight sites and sits along a stream with a nearby waterfall...
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Eagles Aerie Picnic Ground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

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 feet with fishing nearby. The picnic ground has 7 sites...
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Echo Lake Campground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

Echo Lake Campground is located 14 miles southwest of Idaho Springs on Colorado Highway 103, near the junction with Colorado Highway 5...
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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...
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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...
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Old Highway 103 Cross-country Ski Trail

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

This old road south of Idaho Springs and east of Echo Lake, makes a good, easy Cross-country ski trail...
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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...
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Juniper Pass Picnic Ground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

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...
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Butler Gulch Cross-country Ski Trail

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

This intermediate trail begins west of Empire, off US Highway 40. It leads up Butler Gulch, eventually reaching above timberline...
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Ponder Point Picnic Ground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

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...
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West Chicago Creek Campground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

West Chicago Creek Campground is located 10 miles southwest of Idaho Springs on the West Chicago Creek Road, (Forest Road 188), at an elevation of 9,600 feet...
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Echo Lake Cross-country Ski Trail

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

These relatively easy and short trails are located near Echo Lake, at the base of Mount Evans Road, south of Idaho Springs...
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Cloudland Picnic Ground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

Cloudland Picnic Area is located about 18 miles from Idaho Springs, six miles east of Echo Lake on Highway 103. It sits at an elevation of 10,900 feet. The picnic ground has 11 sites...
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Mizpah Campground

101 Chicago Creek Rd
P.O. Box 3307

Mizpah Campground is located between Empire and Berthoud Pass along Highway 40, at an elevation of 9,600 feet...
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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...
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