Idaho Springs
Things to Do
Trails, parks and places worth an afternoon in and around Idaho Springs.
Trails, parks, venues and places to stay
Parks & open space 2
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Park
The 28-mile road from Idaho Springs that climbs more than 7,000 feet to 14,130 feet on Mount Blue Sky…The 28-mile road from Idaho Springs that climbs more than 7,000 feet to 14,130 feet on Mount Blue Sky, with Echo Lake, Mount Goliath and Summit Lake on the way. Open to Summit Lake; the top is closed for the season.
Colorado Highway 103 south from I-70 exit 240 to Echo Lake, then Colorado Highway 5 to the summit
Checked October 10
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Park
The 14,264-foot top of the highest paved road in North America, with the Crest House ruins…The 14,264-foot top of the highest paved road in North America, with the Crest House ruins, the University of Denver's 1935 high-altitude lab and views from the Continental Divide to Pikes Peak. Closed for the season.
Top of Colorado Highway 5, reached from Idaho Springs by Highway 103 to Echo Lake
Checked October 10
Venues 2
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Venue
The county recreation district's rec center and pool on 12th Avenue, open seven days a week…The county recreation district's rec center and pool on 12th Avenue, open seven days a week, with fitness classes, open swim and the district's ghost tours, fun runs and festivals.
98 12th Avenue, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Mon–Fri 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Sat–Sun 10 am–4 pm
Checked October 10
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Venue
The Idaho Springs branch of the Clear Creek County Library District, on 14th Avenue, with storytimes…The Idaho Springs branch of the Clear Creek County Library District, on 14th Avenue, with storytimes, a monthly book group and Friends book sales.
219 14th Avenue, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am–5 pm
Wed 9 am–6 pm
Sat 9 am–2 pm
Sun closed
Checked October 10
Places to stay 1
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Lodging
Forest Service campground at 10,600 feet beside Echo Lake at the base of Mount Blue Sky: 17 sites…Forest Service campground at 10,600 feet beside Echo Lake at the base of Mount Blue Sky: 17 sites, $26 a night, reserved on Recreation.gov. Closed for now.
Colorado Highway 103, 14 miles south of I-70 exit 240, at the junction with Highway 5
Hours unknown
Checked October 10
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