Idaho Springs (West) | Exit 241

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ECHO LAKE AND HIGHWAY 103 TRAILS Highway 103, a portion of the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, is open all year and connects the Idaho Springs Visitor Center to the Echo Lake Park area. Mount Evans Road is closed for the season. The road continues on to more trail options, Echo Mountain Ski Area and Bergen Park. The Echo Lake Trail, 10.2 miles south of Idaho Springs, offers an easy Nordic ski or snowshoe hike around Echo Lake. It also provides access to the more challenging Chicago Lakes Trail for those interested in continuing to Echo Lake, Mt. Evans Wilderness, Chicago Lakes or Summit Lake, which is six miles one way. Chicago Lakes Trail can also be accessed from the Echo Lake Campground, 14 miles south of Idaho Springs, where the 6.4-mile Resthouse Meadows Trail begins. This snowshoe hike connects to the Lincoln Lake Trail and Summit Lake Flats Trail, which continues to Summit Lake. To snowshoe Chief Mountain Trail, a 1.5-mile, challenging trail to a summit with 360-degree views including Mount Evans and surrounding peaks, stay on Hwy. 103 to a pull-out near mile marker 18. Visit fs.usda.gov/main/arp and co.clear-creek.co.us/884/Trails to learn more.

Argo Gold Mill & Tunnel Ball Field Complex & Synthetic Ice Rink Courtney-Ryley-Cooper Park & Steve Canyon Statue Visitor Center/Museum & Ranger Station

2420 Colorado Blvd. Idaho Springs, CO 80452 303-567-2903 Mon-Fri: 8:30-5; Sat: 9-noon This Idaho Springs exit is the best way to access businesses and attractions located at the east end of town including the Argo Mill & Tunnel, a variety of restaurants and fast food, a grocery store, post office and the town’s Heritage Museum and Visitor Center. It also is the only way to reach County Road 314/Idaho Springs Road, which connects to Hidden Valley Exit 243. Argo Gold Mill & Tunnel COURTNEY-RYLEY-COOPER PARK & STEVE CANYON STATUE This newly-renovated park, 2350 Colorado Blvd., sits along Clear Creek and offers free parking, a connection to the Clear Creek Greenway, public restrooms, playground, pavilion and picnic tables. Check out a statue of Steve Canyon, a man-of-action character created in 1947 by comics legend Milton Caniff. Call 303-567-4421 or visit idahospringsco.com to learn more. HISTORIC ARGO MILL & TUNNEL TOURS The Argo Mill and Tunnel, 2350 Riverside Dr., is one of the region’s most prominent National Historic Landmarks. It played a central role in the Colorado gold rush and remains one of the largest, most well-preserved historic gold mills in the world. Begun in 1893, the Argo Tunnel extends over 4.5 miles intersecting mines between Idaho Springs and Central City while the 110 foot tall mill dates from 1913. It is recommended to book online or call ahead. The Mercantile is open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 303-567-2421 or visit argomilltour.com more information. IDAHO SPRINGS SPORTS COMPLEX AND SKATING RINK The Idaho Springs Ball Field Complex, 101 Idaho Springs Road, features ball fields, restrooms, a stage and Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation District’s synthetic “ice” rink. Enjoy skating outdoors for a fee that includes skate rental. There are heaters and fire pits to stay warm. A non-motorized trail connects the complex to Downtown Idaho Springs. Call 303567-4822 or visit clearcreekrecreation.com for more information.