IDAHO SPRINGS D MOUNT EVANS SUMMIT & RECREATION AREA
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he pool and baths at Indian Hot Springs are continually fed pure mineral water at 115 degrees. With an average temperature of 90-100 degrees, the pool—complete with flowering plants and live banana and palm trees—is a family favorite. The resort also features a spa and accommodations for overnight guests at the Historic Main Resort Building, The Inn, The Lodge or a cabin.
– LODGING (cont.) –
u CALL OF THE CANYON CABINS 104 W. Chicago Creek Road, Idaho Springs (303) 567-0170; callofthecanyoncabins.com u COLUMBINE INN 2545 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303567-2501; columbineinn.net u H & H MOTOR LODGE 2445 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2838 u IDAHO SPRINGS MOTEL 2631 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2242 u INDIAN HOT SPRINGS RESORT 302 Soda Creek Road, Idaho Springs, 303-989-6666; indianhotsprings.com u JC SUITES 2729 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-9263; www.jcsuites.com u LAWSON ADVENTURE PARK & LODGING 3424 Alvarado Road, Dumont, 855372-7238; lawsonadventurepark.com u MINER’S PICK BED & BREAKFAST 1639 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303567-4870; theminerspick.com u MOUNT EVANS TROUT FISHING & CABINS 4125 Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs, 303567-4017; mtevanstroutfishing.com u THE SILVER LAKE LODGE 336 Crest Dr., Idaho Springs, 303567-9299; thesilverlakelodge.com Page 12
he Mount Evans Recreation Area offers easy access to Colorado’s high mountain environment from the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, the highest paved road in the U.S. The area, which includes the Mount Goliath Natural Area and Summit of Mount Evans Interpretive Site, is a very popular destination. Expect heavy traffic, limited parking with full parking lots and lines on weekends and holidays. The best time to visit is during the week and mornings. Forest Service fees are charged. To learn more, visit fs.usda.gov/arp. For the latest road information, visit www.codot.gov. Located within the Mount Evans Recreation Area, the Mount Goliath Research Natural Area contains 160 acres set aside for the protection, study, interpretation and enjoyment of the Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine. The Mount Evans Wilderness with more than 100 miles of trail, spans 74,401 acres, includes two 14ers—Mt. Evans and Mt. Bierstadt—and contains alpine tundra, bristlecone pines, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer and elk.
u TOP’S MOTEL 2725 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4177
– MUSEUMS/HISTORIC SITES –
u 6TH AVENUE HOSE HOUSE Sixth Ave., & Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4421; idahospringsco.com u BRYAN HOSE HOUSE Virginia & Illinois streets, Idaho Springs, 303-567-4421; idahospringsco.com u CENTRAL HOSE HOUSE 1340 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com u HERITAGE MUSEUM 2060 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4382; historicidahosprings.com u JACKSON MONUMENT 320 Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com u PIONEER CEMETERY Alvarado Road, Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com u UNDERHILL MUSEUM 1416 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4709, historicidahosprings.com
– OUTDOOR STORE –
u CLEAR CREEK OUTDOORS 1524 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, 303-567-1500; clearcreekoutdoors.com
– PARKS –
u ANDERSON PARK 1711 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com
u CITIZENS PARK 1545 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com u COURTNEY-RYLEY-COOPER PARK 2350 Colo. Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com u HERITAGE PARK 2312 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com u MACY/RUTH MILL PARK 655 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303567-4421; idahospringsco.com u SHELLY/QUINN BALL FIELDS 101 E. Idaho Springs Road, Idaho Springs, 303-567-4421; idahospringsco.com
– POST OFFICE –
u MAIN POST OFFICE 2420 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2903; www.usps.com
– RECREATION CENTER –
u SAMPLER MILL REC CENTER 98 12th Ave., Idaho Springs, 303-5674822; www.clearcreekrecreation.com
– RESTAURANTS –
u AZTECA MEXICAN RESTAURANT 1628 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303567-2933; www.restaurantazteca.com u BEAU JO’S PIZZA 1517 Miner St., Idaho Springs, 303-567-4376; beaujos.com u CARL’S JR. 2901 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, 303-567-2255; carlsjr.com
Mountain Mountain Adventure Adventure Guide Guide • Summer/Fall • Summer 2016 2017