177 Things to do near Idaho Springs, CO
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Barbour Fork Loop
Idaho Springs, Colorado
2.9 miles SWA tough but rewarding loop with insane climbs, killer downhills, open meadows, and aspen forests — route-finding is tricky on Van Eden property, so a GPS track helps.
Mountain Bike
Hicks Mountain
Evergreen, Colorado
6.0 miles SEAn old road ride through flat-then-overgrown terrain near Evergreen, ending with a quarter-mile hike to a cliff overlooking Upper Bear Creek — the return trip is the real reward.
Mountain Bike
Beaver Brook Watershed
Evergreen, Colorado
6.0 miles SEAn old watershed road gradually becoming singletrack near Evergreen, Colorado — great for exploration through old road networks with a smooth overgrown surface through Clear Creek Open Space.
Mountain Bike
Centennial Cone Park
Golden, Colorado
7.0 miles EA 13-mile Jefferson County Open Space loop with smooth singletrack on high ridgelines above Clear Creek, rideable switchbacks, and striking views — bikes allowed on even-numbered weekend days.
Mountain Bike
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden, Colorado
7.8 miles NEA rambling mix of Blue Grouse, Mule Deer, and Panorama Point singletrack through Golden Gate Canyon State Park — a fun, knotty ride with valley views from the top.
Mountain Bike
Bill Moore Lake
Empire, Colorado
9.1 miles WStarting as a gravel road past abandoned mining buildings before veering sharply at the Conqueror Mines at 1.75 miles, Bill Moore Lake is one of Colorado's most beautiful trails.
Atv/motorcycle
Saint Mary's Glacier
Idaho Springs, Colorado
9.6 miles NWA semi-permanent snowfield in Arapaho National Forest, just 2.5 miles from James Peak — a unique alpine destination in the Colorado Rockies.
Hike
Pavilion Point / Silverdale / Silver Creek / Empire Pass
Georgetown, Colorado
9.9 miles WA big technical loop near Georgetown through historic mining camps on old wagon roads, mule trails, and railroad grades — best ridden counterclockwise.
Mountain Bike
Empire Pass
Georgetown, Colorado
9.9 miles WA mile-long singletrack former stagecoach road linking Georgetown and Empire, with options to extend up to Empire Pass and onward toward Democrat and Republican Mountains.
Mountain Bike
Pavilion Point Loop
Georgetown, Colorado
9.9 miles WA training ride classic from Georgetown combining pavement, doubletrack, and swooping singletrack with a 5-mile, 1,500-foot climb to a 7-mile Argentine Railroad Grade downhill.
Mountain Bike
Bergen Peak
Evergreen, Colorado
9.9 miles SEA climb up Elk Meadow trails to Bergen Peak, joining the Too Long trail for fun technical sections with water bars and steps on the descent.
Mountain Bike
Elk Meadow
Evergreen, Colorado
9.9 miles SETwo flavors of mountain biking near Evergreen — a fast Meadow Trail loop and the steeper, more technical Bergen Peak area — with tons of trail options across a popular multi-use system.
Mountain Bike
Mountain Lion Trail
Golden, Colorado
10.2 miles NEA classic clockwise Golden loop on the Mountain Lion trail past a pond, an old settlement, rocky creek crossings, and a summit descent — stunning range terrain at Jefferson County Open Space.
Mountain Bike
Braille Trail / Beaver Brook Trail
Golden, Colorado
10.7 miles EA flexible trail system close to Denver's front range, offering loops from easy to very difficult ranging from 4 to 20+ miles along Beaver Brook and the Chavez trail.
Hike
Argentine Pass
Idaho Springs, Colorado
10.8 miles WA historic mountain bike route following the old Argentine Central railroad grade to the ghost town of Waldorf, with access to Argentine Pass beyond.
Mountain Bike
3 Sisters / Alderfer
Evergreen, Colorado
11.6 miles SEA dumbbell-shaped trail rising to nearly 8,500 feet with about 1,000 feet of climbing — mostly easy riding with rocky patches and a complex trail network; grab a map at the trailhead.
Mountain Bike
Evergreen Skatepark
Evergreen, Colorado
12.8 miles SESkateboard near Evergreen, Colorado
Skateboard
Clear Creek Canyon
Empire, Colorado
13.1 miles WA canyon along Clear Creek west of Golden with accessible sport climbs on gneiss, schist, and sandy granite — a well-known climbing destination with a unique character.
Rock Climb
Fault Caves
Golden, Colorado
13.7 miles ERare fault-formed caves above Golden with tight, winding tunnels — a challenging adventure for experienced cavers.
Cave
Maxwell Falls
Evergreen, Colorado
13.7 miles SEA steep, rocky, technical climb that rewards the suffer with a descent that makes it all worthwhile — link with Cub Creek for extra mileage.
Mountain Bike
