Idaho Springs Attractions
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
