Mountain Adventure Guide - Peak to Peak Region Summer/Fall 2022

MOUNTAIN

Summer/Fall 2022

FEATURED AREAS

CENTRAL CITY

BLACK HAWK

GILPIN COUNTY

GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK

ROLLINSVILLE

JAMES PEAK WILDERNESS

NEDERLAND

MUD LAKE & CARIBOU RANCH

OPEN SPACE PARKS

INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS

GOLD HILL

WARD

BRAINARD LAKE

RECREATION AREA

JAMESTOWN

LYONS

ALLENSPARK | FERNCLIFF

ESTES PARK

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

NATIONAL PARK

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Lost Lake near Nederland

PEAK TO PEAK SCENICINFOBYWAY

PEAK TO PEAK REGION

WELCOME

Welcome to one of the most dynamic, scenic and active areas of Colorado! Inside you will find information on what to do, where to go and the best way to get there. The guide only scratches the surface, however, and we encourage you to explore beyond what is listed here. Be aware, cell phone coverage rarely works in all locations in the mountains. Plan accordingly and reference this guide. Identified in 1918, the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway is nationally designated and Colorado's oldest scenic byway. The byway follows three different highways each with their own mile marker numbering. Sometimes the miles go up, sometimes they go down. All mileage listed here is based off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

ALL EMERGENCIES:

CALL 9-1-1

FEDERAL

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests

970-295-6600

fs.usda.gov/arp

Boulder Ranger District

303-541-2500

Clear Creek Ranger District

303-567-4382

Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park

Visitor Info: 970-586-1206

Backcountry: 970-586-1242

Trail Ridge Road: 970-586-1222 nps.gov/romo

National Forest Roads

fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/roads

National Recreation Reservation Service

877-444-6777

recreation.gov

National Forest Maps

fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/maps

Fire Incident Hotline

970-498-1030

Weather www.weather.gov

STATE

State Patrol

Gilpin County Gaming Post:

142 Lawrence St., Central City

Non-Emergency: 303-2394501 or 303-582-5172

State Highway Conditions

303-639-1111 • cotrip.org

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

• Public Safety: 303-791-1954

• State Parks: 303-297-1192

• Wildlife Issues: 303-7911954 or 970-472-4300 cpw.state.co.us

CONTENTS

2 Peak to Peak Region

2 Know Before You Go

2 Map Information

3 Peak to Peak Area Map

4 National Forest Information

4 High Altitude Tips

5 Summer / Fall Recreation

6-7

7 Fall Aspen Viewing

FEATURED PLACES

8 Central City 10, 12 Black

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Golden Gate Canyon State Park

92 Crawford Gulch Road 303-582-3707 • cpw.state. co.us/placestogo/parks/ GoldenGateCanyon State Fire Restrictions dfpc.colorado.gov/ firerestriction

Fire Bans By County coemergency.com/p/ fire-bans-danger.html

GILPIN COUNTY

GILPIN COUNTY SHERIFF

2960 Dory Hill Road

Non-Emergency: 303-5825500 or 303-582-5511

gilpincountysheriff.com

Gilpin County Government

203 Eureka St., Central City 303-582-5214

gilpincounty.org

CENTRAL CITY

CENTRAL CITY FIRE

116 Lawrence Street

Non-Emergency: 303-582-3473

• centralcityfire.com

Central City Hall

141 Nevada St. • 303-582-5251 centralcity.colorado.gov

Central City Visitor Center

103 Eureka St. • 303-582-3345

BLACK HAWK

BLACK HAWK POLICE

221 Church Street

Non-Emergency: 303-5825878

• cityofblackhawk.org/ police-department

BLACK HAWK FIRE

7457 Black Hawk Boulevard

Non-Emergency: 303-5820426

• cityofblackhawk.org/ fire-department

Black Hawk Town Hall

201 Selak St. • 303-582-2221 cityofblackhawk.org

BOULDER COUNTY

BOULDER COUNTY SHERIFF

Non-Emergency: 303-4413600 or 303-441-4444 bouldercounty.org/ safety/sheriff

NEDERLAND

NEDERLAND POLICE

20 Lakeview Drive

Non-Emergency: 303-4414444 • townofnederland. colorado.gov/police

NEDERLAND FIRE

650 W. 4th Street

Non-Emergency: 303-258-9161 • nfpd.org

Nederland Town Hall

45 W. 1st St. • 303-258-3266 townofnederland. colorado.gov

Nederland Visitor Center

1st Street & CO. Hwy. 119 303-258-3936

ALLENSPARK

ALLENSPARK FIRE

14861 CO. Hwy. 7

Non-Emergency: 303-7472586 • allensparkfire.com

LARIMER COUNTY

LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF

Non-Emergency: 970- 4161985 • larimer.org/sheriff

ESTES PARK

ESTES PARK POLICE

& Estes Park Town Hall

170 MacGregor Avenue

Non-Emergency: 970-586-4000

Visitor Info: 970-577-9900 estespark.colorado.gov

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PEAK TO PEAK REGION

This dynamic, mountainous region of Colorado’s Front Range is named for the state’s oldest scenic byway, established in 1918. Known as “the showcase of the Front Range,” the state and nationally designated Peak to Peak Scenic & Historic Byway follows a 55-mile route of state highways 119, 72 and 7 from Central City and Black Hawk in the south to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park in the north. The road gets up close to the Continental Divide and features spectacular, matchless views of its snow-capped peaks. The area features Rocky Mountain Na-

tional Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, two wilderness areas, open space, municipal parks and more. All offer an abundance of year-round recreational activities. Along its length, dirt roads lead to alpine lakes, trail heads, rivers and streams, campgrounds, picnic areas, the historic Moffat Tunnel’s East Portal, ghost towns as well as cultural and historic sites. The byway also provides access to the region’s unique mountain communities including former mining towns featuring Victorian-era architecture and casinos.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

With visitation to northern Colorado Front Range trails increasing, federal, state and county land managers remind visitors to plan ahead and view advisories and maps before heading to public lands. Visitors are encouraged to have safe, enjoyable outdoor experiences while helping preserve natural areas for future generations.

• Anticipate what you will need for your activity and know your limits. Don’t take unnecessary risks. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes for cold, wet or changing weather and look at the forecast. Tell people where you’re going and when you plan to return. Download a map and carry a print map. Bring food and water.

• Know which public lands allow dogs on trails. Know when leashes are required, and always pack out waste. Pack extra water for your pup; dogs can suffer from heat stroke.

• Learn how to handle wildlife encounters. Understanding how to coexist with wildlife is important. Always keep your distance.

• Plan for where you will park and have alternatives. Be flexible and have an alternate plan in case the parking lot is full. Look at

MAPS

The maps in this guide are for general reference only and to help navigate the Peak to Peak Region. Consider a smartphone map app, Forest Service maps (fs.usda.gov/main/arp/maps-pubs), National Park maps and guides (nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/maps. htm) or maps found at local outdoor stores and visitor centers for more precise information. A reliable topographic map and compass should accompany anyone on any trip to the backcountry. Keep in mind, cell phones and GPS receivers rely on technology that is subject to failure in the mountains including dead batteries and limited cell service.

EXIT SERVICES & AMENITIES

information in advance to see if a reservation is required. Take shuttles to popular areas. Illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed.

• Stay on the trail. Walk through mud to avoid widening the trail. If you need to step off trail to let others pass, avoid stepping on vegetation. Stay out of wildlife closure areas.

• Be careful with fire. Know a fire can start from the smallest spark. Remember to check local fire bans or restrictions. See page 6.

• Know and follow all rules and regulations. Review regulations before heading out as some areas have special restrictions.

• Charge your phone. Make sure your phone is charged in case you need assistance or there is an emergency. But remember: Cell service may be extremely limited in mountain locations.

AVENZA MAPS

Avenza Maps allows users to download maps for off-line use on smartphones or tablets.

COTREX: COLORADO TRAIL EXPLORER APP

GAS

FOOD

LODGING

BAR

BREWERY

DISPENSARY

PICNIC AREA

VISITOR CENTER

DOG FRIENDLY

PLAYGROUND

MUSEUM

LIBRARY

RANGER STATION

SCENIC OVERLOOK

ATM/BANK

BOAT ACCESS

CHARGING STATION

DISTILLERY

BOULDER AREA TRAILS

Boulder Area Trails App has all trail information in Boulder County with real-time closures and off-line maps.

Available for free at trails. colorado.gov, COTREX is built with data from over 230 trail managers and offers the most comprehensive trail maps available for the state. View trails by uses, browse featured routes, download off-line maps and more. Visit cpw.state.co.us/CTS for more information.

PEAK TO PEAK SCENIC BYWAY AND SURROUNDING AREA

BE CAREFUL! LOOK TWICE! ROADS IN THE PEAK TO PEAK REGION CAN BE BUSY WITH MOTORCYCLE & BICYCLE RIDERS

DELAYS!

See page 30

CONSTRUCTION

ARAPAHO & ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS

Much of the land not protected by Rocky Mountain National Park in the Peak to Peak Region is within the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, which extend from Mount Evans to Wyoming and west across the Continental Divide. The two forests, managed as one, offer a diversity of outdoor opportunities and special places to explore. Camping, picnicking, scenic drives, wildlife viewing, hiking trails, mountain biking, rock climbing, rafting, kayaking, four-wheel driving, OHV driving, fishing, horseback riding and more are available. Scenic byways, wilderness areas, recreation areas and historical sites are popular destinations. Learn more at fs.usda.gov/arp.

FEES, PERMITS & INFORMATION

Most parts of the forest are open and free. Fees or permits are required for some areas. Passes, permits and information are available at fs.usda.gov/main/arp/passes-permits. Find current road conditions, closures and restrictions at fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/roads.

BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA

With a wide variety of year-round outdoor recreation opportunities available, this recreation area is the most popular destination in the Boulder Ranger District. Developed camping and outstanding hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, bicycling, picnicking and more are available in the scenic valley. Timed reservations and fees for vehicle access and various other uses apply. See page 30.

WILDERNESS AREAS

The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests include wilderness areas that encompass many of the region’s peaks and high alpine terrain and are popular with hikers, backpackers, and mountain climbers.

HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS

ALTITUDE SICKNESS

Altitude sickness is usually caused by going too high, too fast. Individuals from lower elevations may experience altitude problems no matter how fit. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, headaches, shortness of breath, insomnia and rapid heartbeat. Most adjust within a few days.

• Minimize symptoms by drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding alcohol and caffeine, eating light meals and getting rest.

• If experiencing symptoms, slow down and drink water. If they persist, get to a lower elevation and seek medical attention.

DEHYDRATION & WATER

Colorado’s dry air draws moisture out of bodies in all temperatures. While traveling, a clean water source may be difficult to find.

• Nearly every water source in the forest has giardia and other bacteria. Do not plan to find safe water near camping areas.

• Bring water with you or treat local water sources with a filter, tablets, or by boiling it. Then be sure to drink it!

HUMAN WASTE

Proper disposal of human waste is important to avoid pollution of water sources, minimize disease and maximize decomposition.

• Bury all waste at least 6-8 inches deep and 200 feet from water.

• Do not burn toilet paper. Pack it out or bury it with the waste.

HYPOTHERMIA

Life-threatening hypothermia is possible even in summer. Symptoms include feeling extremely cold, sluggish behavior, slurred speech or unconcern for the cold.

JAMES PEAK WILDERNESS

Bordered by Indian Peaks Wilderness to the north, the 17,015 acre James Peak Wilderness, easily reached west of Rollinsville, is located within Boulder, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. Adjacent to the Continental Divide on the eastern slope, James Peak Wilderness has several peaks over 13,000 feet, including 13,294-foot James Peak, and more than a dozen alpine lakes. The area’s elevation ranges from 9,200–13,294 feet. Wilderness regulations apply. See page 18.

INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS

This most visited wilderness area in the country is a great place to hike, camp and fish while enjoying high mountain lakes, waterfalls and incredible scenery. It spans 76,711 acres and borders James Peak Wilderness and Rocky Mountain National Park. Elevations range from 8,300 to over 13,500 feet. Wilderness regulations apply and permits are required. Campfires are not allowed east of the Continental Divide. See page 26-27.

• Stay warm and dry; wool and some synthetic clothing help you stay warm even when wet.

• If you see anyone with symptoms, act quickly to re-warm them.

STORMS & LIGHTNING

Storms form quickly in the mountains, especially in the afternoon. When hiking, check the weather, bring clothing for all conditions and pack cold-weather survival gear. Snow can occur year-round.

• Avoid storms by starting early.

• If a storm approaches, get down from high points and away from lone trees or large rocks.

• If caught in a lightning storm, remove packs and crouch with your hands on your knees.

• Be aware in low areas; storms can cause flash floods.

SUNBURN

The sun’s UV radiation is increased two-times at 10,000 feet compared to sea level. Prevent sunburn on both sunny and overcast days with sunscreen and a hat. Protect eyes with sunglasses.

COMMUNICATE PLANS

Backcountry users are encouraged to inform family or friends of schedules and routes before heading out and upon return.

TRASH

To avoid unwanted wildlife encounters, keep campsites clean and dispose of trash properly. All forest users are fully responsible for their trash. You will be ticketed for leaving it.

• Store trash away from bears by hanging it or keeping it in a car

• When leaving, clean sites and pack out all trash.

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SUMMER/FALL RECREATION

The Peak to Peak Region offers an abundance of recreational activities. The region’s most popular ones are highlighted below, but don’t miss out on other sought-after offerings including casinos, disc golfing, geocashing, gold panning, picnicking, ranger-led programs, rock-hounding, scenic drives, shopping, skateboard parks, aerial parks, mountain coaster and more.

ATV TOURS/OHV DRIVING Fourwheel driving, dirt bikes and ATV use are popular on the region’s challenging backcountry roads. Travel is prohibited off route or in wilderness areas. Use of OHV vehicles on public lands or trails requires a permit from Colorado State Parks. Out-of-state residents must purchase a Colorado Non-Resident permit. Visit parks. state.co.us for information. Popular areas include Yankee Hill west of Central City, Kingston Peak southwest of Rollinsville, Bunce School Road from Peaceful Valley to Allenspark and Switzerland Trail near Gold Hill. Motor Vehicle Use Maps, free at fs.usda.gov/arp, designate where driving is legal. Remember, forest roads are shared with bikers, hikers, horses and others. Rentals and tours are available in Estes Park.

BICYCLING Biking is a popular activity in the region, including riding the area’s scenic highways. Hundreds of miles of trails and roads are open to bikes in the National Forests, except in wilderness areas or as posted. Bikers can utilize 19 miles of multi-use dirt trails at Golden Gate Canyon State Park or Rocky Mountain National Park’s 60 miles of hard-surfaced roads. Stop in local bike shops in Nederland, Lyons and Estes Park for gear and expert advice on where to ride.

CAMPING Camping, with limitations, is allowed in much of the region’s National Forests as well as in National Park and State Park campgrounds, which include developed, dispersed, group and backcountry options along with private campgrounds and RV parks. See pages 6-7.

CLIMBING Climbing is world-renowned in the region with popular spots found throughout the region including Clear Creek Canyon south of Black Hawk, Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Gilpin County, Boulder Canyon east of Nederland, and Lumpy Ridge and Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. Other options, from bouldering to multi-day, big-wall climbs, also exist. Always stay on public land and obey all wildlife closures. Visit mountainproject.com for detailed information about all regional climbs.

FISHING Lake, pond and stream fishing is unsurpassed in the region. Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Barker Reservoir and Boulder Creek near Nederland and Big Thompson River and Lake Estes near Estes Park are popular, easy-to-reach fishing waters. Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations apply everywhere and special restrictions exist in many places; it is your responsibility to know and follow them. A valid Colorado fishing license is always required. Visit cpw.state.co.us for details and local license retailers or visit cpwshop. com to buy one online.

FITNESS/POOL Recreation centers with swimming pools can be found in Gilpin County and Estes Park. Nederland has a fitness room at its community center.

GOLF Play golf with a view at Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course — with driving range, putting green, chipping area, club rental, golf carts and pro-shop — and Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course. Visit evrpd.colorado.gov/golf-courses or call 970-586-8146 x5 to learn more.

HIKING/BACKPACKING Hundreds of miles of trails are available in the National Forests, National Park, State Park and open space. Rocky Mountain National Park offers 355 miles of hiking trails from lakeside strolls to steep mountain climbs. Over 35 miles of trails are in the State Park. Be aware of regulations, restrictions on dogs or horses and permit requirements. Find guides at nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/maps.

HORSEBACK RIDING Horses, mules, ponies, llamas and burros are allowed on many National Forest, National Park, State Park and open space trails. Find trailheads with adequate parking at fs.usda.gov/arp. Pack animals are not allowed in campgrounds, wilderness areas or as posted. About 260 miles of trails are open to horses in the National Park and guided tours are available near Estes Park.

HUNTING The National Forests offer diverse hunting opportunities, permitted under Colorado Parks & Wildlife regulations, mostly west of the Continental Divide. Hunting is allowed in specific areas

of the National Forests in season and the Jefferson County portion of Golden Gate Canyon State Park after Labor Day. Permits are required and all state and park rules apply. Get a license, see regulations and learn seasons, at cpw.state.co.us. Hunting is not allowed in the National Park.

MOUNTAINEERING Many easy-tosummit 13,000-foot peaks are found across the region. Visit climb13ers.com/colorado-13ers/front-range for details. Longs Peak, at 14,259 feet, towers above other summits of the region. Reaching the top of Long's Peak is not a hike. It is a climb crossing enormous sheer vertical rock faces and requires scrambling where an unroped fall is fatal. The route has narrow ledges, loose rock, steep cliffs and can experience winter-like conditions at any time.

MINING ATTRACTION Evidence of the area's mining past can be seen throughout much of the Peak to Peak Region while the Nederland Mining Museum and Bluebird Mine at Caribou Ranch Open Space and more showcase that history.

RAFTING/KAYAKING A variety of rafting and boating options from whitewater rafting to paddle boats can be found in the region. Numerous professional companies offer a variety of whitewater and float trips near Idaho Springs and Estes Park. Non-motorized boating is allowed on Chase Gulch Reservoir near Central City, Gross Reservoir near Coal Creek Canyon, Brainard Lake near Ward and parts of Boulder Creek. Lake Estes Marina offers pontoon and paddle boats, kayaks and more.

WILDFLOWER VIEWING Wildflowers can be found on most backcountry hikes and along scenic drives all summer. Fourth of July Trailhead west of Nederland is a well-known wildflower viewing area.

WILDLIFE VIEWING A wide array of big game animals and large birds including elk, moose, bear, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, eagles, falcons, owls and more can be seen across the region. Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow, approach or feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages health, alters behaviors and exposes them to predators.

CAMPING

NATIONAL FOREST CAMPING REGULATIONS

Camping in the National Forest is limited to 14 consecutive days in one location. After 14 days, the campsite must be moved a minimum of three miles. Camping is restricted to 28 days in any 60-day period. Most developed campgrounds are open in June and close in late-September or mid-October and require a fee. Some areas may require the use of designated campsites, and some areas, such as Indian Peaks Wilderness, require camping permits for all overnight stays. More than 40 percent of lands within Boulder Ranger District’s boundaries are private property. You are responsible to know if you are on private land. Do not trespass or camp on private property — including anywhere within any municipality — without permission.

With few exceptions, dispersed camping is allowed on National Forest lands. Some areas are “Designated Dispersed Camping Areas,” where you must use designated sites with a number. This includes West Magnolia, Caribou and Gordon Gulch. Winiger Ridge is closed this season. Group camping for up to 30 people is available with reservations at Pickle Gulch Group Campground or in Golden Gate Canyon State Park.

Camping is not allowed within a half-mile of trailheads, picnic areas, and official campgrounds. Illegal camping and illegal fires will be prosecuted. Camping on National Forest land is a recreational opportunity. You cannot live in the National Forest.

FIRE SAFETY

THIS IS BEAR COUNTRY!

It is forest visitors’ responsibility to know how to properly hike and camp in bear country. Keep campsites clean and do not place food or other attractants in tents. Report non-emeregency bear encounters to 303-2917227. For information, visit wildlife.state.co.us

You are fully responsible for your campfire. Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry and private property. No matter what time of year, people must be careful when deciding when and where to build campfires. Plan to use a lightweight stove for cooking, and enjoy a candle lantern for light at night. There are no warnings for illegal fires and fines are high. Make sure campfires are allowed:

• During most summers, a fire ban is enacted in some or all areas of the forest. You are responsible for knowing the laws and are not allowed to have a campfire or other open flame during a ban.

• Fires are always banned in certain areas including the Indian Peaks Wilderness east of the Continental Divide.

If campfires are allowed:

• Only use established fire rings.

• Never leave fires unattended, even for moments

• Never cut live vegetation. Only use wood from the ground that can be broken by hand.

• Keep fires small, use only for cooking or warmth. Put out the fire:

• Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely, then scatter cool ashes.

• Douse campfires with several gallons of water and stir with a shovel until coals can be touched.

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NATIONAL FORESTS

Boulder District: 303-541-2500

u 1) MEEKER PARK B 8,600’ NO FRESH WATER

Sites: 29 tents/trailers • Max Spur: 25’

Standard Fee: $14/night • Season: 5/20-9/5

Location: Hwy. 7 at MM 11

u 2) OLIVE RIDGE 8,350’

Sites: 56 tent/trailer/RV • Max Spur: 40’

Standard Fee: $25-$50/night • Season: 5/20-9/25

Location: Hwy 7 at MM 14

u 3) PEACEFUL VALLEY 8,500’

Sites: 17 tent/trailer/RV • Max Spur: 45’

Standard Fee: $25-$50/night • Season: 5/20-11/13

Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 50; W on C.R. 92 for .25 mi.

u 4) CAMP DICK 8,650’

Sites: 41 tent/trailer/RV • Max Spur: 45’

Standard Fee: $25-$50/night

Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 50; W on C.R. 92 for 1 mi.

u 5) PAWNEE 10,400’

Sites: 47 tent/trailer/RV; 8 tent only • Max Spur: 100’

Standard Fee: $21-$42/night • Season: 7/1-9/11

Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 44.5; W on Brainard Lake Road for 4.5 miles

u 6) RAINBOW LAKES B 10,000’

Sites: 18 tent/trailer • Max Spur: 2

Standard Fee: $18-$33/night • Season: 6/10-9/18

Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 39.5; W on F.S. 298 for 5 miles

u 7) GORDON GULCH B DISPERSED/UNDVLPD.; 8,700’

NO FRESH WATER OR TOILETS

Sites: 15 tent/trailer (no fee); designated sites only

Location: Hwy. 72 at MM 37.5; E on F.S. 226

u 8) CARIBOU B DISPERSED/UNDEVELOPED; 10,000’

NO FRESH WATER OR TOILETS

Sites: 11 tent/trailer (no fee); designated sites only

Location: About .5 miles N of Nederland on Hwy. 72; W on C.R. 128 for 5 miles

u 9) BUCKINGHAM B 10,100’ NO FIRES!

NO FRESH WATER OR TOILETS

Sites: 10 tent only (no fee)

Location: About .5 mile S of Nederland; W on C.R. 130 for 4 miles; turn right at fork for 4.8 miles

u 10) WEST MAGNOLIA B DISPERSED/UNDVLPD.; 8,700’

NO FRESH WATER OR TOILETS

Sites: 22 tent/trailer (no fee); designated sites only

Location: One mile S of Nederland on Hwy 119; W on C.R. 132W for 1 mile; sites on NFSR 355

u 11) WINIGER RIDGE B DISPERSED; 7,500’

NO FRESH WATER OR TOILETS

Sites: 20 for tent/trailer (no fee)

Location: From Hwy 119; E on Magnolia Road 5.4 miles; S on C.R. 68 for 2 miles; S on FS 359

u 12) KELLY DAHL 8,600’

Sites: 46 for tent/trailer/RV • Max Spur: 45’

Standard Fee: $21-$42/night • Season: 5/20-10/10

Location: Hwy. 119 at MM 22

Clear Creek District: 303-567-3000

u 13) PICKLE GULCH GROUP 9,100’

Sites: 6 group tent sites

Standard Fee: $60-$80/night; RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Season: 5/20-10/10 • Location: Hwy. 119 at MM 22

u 14) COLD SPRINGS 8,600’

Sites: 41 tent/trailer/RV; 3 tent only • Max Spur: 50’

Standard Fee: $20/night • Season: 5/20-9/25

Location: 5 miles N of Black Hawk on Hwy. 119 at Hwy. 46

u 15) COLUMBINE 9,200’

Sites: 43 tent/trailer/RV; 4 tent only • Max Spur: 20’

Standard Fee: $19/night • Season: 5/20-9/25

Location: 2 miles NW of Central City on C.R. 279

NATIONAL FOREST RESERVATIONS Call National Recreation Reservation Service at 877-444-6777, or reserve online at recreation.gov.

PRIVATE CAMPGROUNDS

u BASE CAMP AT GOLDEN GATE c 661 Hwy 46, Black Hawk • 866-344-3259 basecampco.com

u CAMPGROUND AT EAST PORTAL 3420 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, 970-586-4188 • www.evrpd.com

u CAMPGROUND AT MARY’S LAKE 2120 Mary’s Lake Road, Estes Park • 970-577-1026 www.evrpd.com

u DENVER WEST/CENTRAL CITY KOA HOLIDAY 605 Lake Gulch, Central City • 303-582-3043 koa.com/campgrounds/denver-west

u ELK MEADOW RV PARK 1665 Hwy. 66, Estes Park • 970-586-5342

u ESTES PARK KOA HOLIDAY

2051 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park • 970-5862888 koa.com/campgrounds/estes-park

u JELLYSTONE PARK ESTES PARK

5495 Hwy. 36, Estes Park • 970-586-4230 jellystoneofestes.com

u MANOR RV PARK 815 Riverside Dr., Estes Park, 970-586-3251 trouthavenresorts.com

u LAVERN M. JOHNSON PARK 600 Park Drive, Lyons • 303-823-6150 townoflyons.com • reserveamerica.com

u SPRUCE LAKE RV PARK

1050 Mary’s Lake Road, Estes Park • 970-586-2889

GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK

State Park Camps: 800-678-2267

Standard Fee: $18-$36/night + $10 entrance fee/day

u 16) REVEREND’S RIDGE c 9,120’

Sites: 97 tents/trailer/RV

Location: From Hwy. 119; east on Gap Road for about 1.2 miles

u 17) ASPEN MEADOWS 8,700’

Sites: 35 tent only

Location: From Hwy. 119, east on Gap Road for about 3.1 miles

u BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING NO FIRES! NO FRESH WATER OR TOILETS

Sites: 4 shelters, 20 tent sites

Locations: Register at Visitor Center on Hwy. 46, 303-582-3707

u GROUP CAMP, CABINS, YURTS & GUEST HOUSE

Sites: Various shelters, tent sites

Locations: Register at Visitor Center on Hwy. 46, 303-582-3707

ROCKY MTN. NATIONAL PARK (EAST SIDE)

All Campgrounds: 970-586-1206

Standard Fee: $30/night + $15-$35 entrance fee

u 18) ASPENGLEN 8,200’ Sites: 53 tent/tailer/RV Location: U.S. 34 just west of the Fall River Entrance

u 19) GLACIER BASIN 8,500’ Sites: 150 tent/trailer/RV Location: Bear Lake Road about six miles south of the Beaver Meadows Entrance

u 20) MORAINE PARK c 8,160’

Sites: 244 summer, 77 winter

Location: Bear Lake Road approximately two and a half miles south of the Beaver Meadows Entrance

u 21) LONGS PEAK B 9,500’

Sites: 26 tent only

Location: Hwy. 7 & Longs Peak Road

c Open Year-Round B First-Come, First-Served CAMPFIRES IN DESIGNATED FIRE RINGS ONLY (IF NO BAN)!

FALL ASPEN

FALL ASPEN VIEWING

The aspen is the quintessential Colorado tree and people rejoice when their leaves turn a vibrant shade of gold in the fall. Mid-September is an ideal time to witness an aspen spectacle on a scenic drive, but timing has to be right. Color lasts only about a week in most places and it’s difficult to predict in any given location. A good strategy is to select travel dates, but not destinations. Popular leaf viewing spots can be found all along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

Fall color viewing safety tips:

• For fewer crowds, avoid weekends. Be patient and expect slow traffic.

• Observe the rules of the road such as posted speed limits and no passing zones. Watch for pedestrians and wildlife.

• Exercise caution while driving and when pulling off and onto the main roadways.

• Park your vehicle in designated parking/rest areas. Do not impede traffic or block gates. Do not stop in the middle of the road to take photos.

• Check the weather forecast.

• Have a full tank of gas, snacks, water, camera and a good map. Cell phone coverage is not reliable.

• Bring a sweater and rain jacket. Temperatures change quickly at high elevation. Afternoon storms are common.

• Mornings are best for photography. Dramatic lighting occurs soon after dawn.

CENTRAL CITY

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Campground (Nat’l Forest)

Casino Gaming & Sports Betting

Chase Gulch Reservoir

History Tours

KOA Holiday RV Park & Campground

Mine Tour

Museums & Historic Sites

National Historic District

OHV Trails

Park & Playground

Shopping

Sunday Market

TRAILS

Yankee Hill OHV Road n

Online Information

Visit centralcity.colorado. gov, centralcityopera.org, visitcentralcity.com and facebook.com/mainstreetcentralcity to learn more about Central City.

In 1859 John Gregory discovered gold in what became known as “Gregory’s Gulch”, near present day Central City. It was among the first important gold discoveries in Colorado. Central City was soon at the center of a mining district known as the “Richest Square Mile on Earth.” Today, it maintains its Victorian-era appearance while offering 24-hour casino gaming, art gallery, retail shops, unique events, museums and historic sites including the Central City Opera House built in 1878. The nation’s fifth-oldest opera company presents its 90th season in July. Nearby forest roads are popular for OHV driving.

ART GALLERY

Gilpin County Arts Association hosts its 75th Juried Show of original art, June 11–Aug. 20, at Washington Hall gallery, 117 Eureka St., 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Call 303-582-5952 or visit gilpinarts.org for details.

CASINO GAMING & SPORTS BETTING

There are six casinos in Central City. Some are open 24 hours and offer free parking, lodging, dining and entertainment. There are no betting limits and a wide range of slots and table games are available. Sports betting, on-site and online, is also legal. Casino and sportbook players must be 21 years old.

COLUMBINE N.F. CAMPGROUND | MM 7.2 Hwy. 119 +3.7 Miles

This forest service campground popular with OHV enthusiasts has 46 sites with table, fire ring and grill. Vault toilets, water and trash service are provided. No RV utilities. Follow signs at top of Eureka Street.

HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS

Central City’s historic community and National Historic District takes visitors back to its founding by miners in 1859. Enjoy well-preserved historic buildings, history and mine tours, museums and more. Historic Cemeteries: A mile west of downtown up Eureka Street are several cemeteries with hundreds of ornate markers dating to the 1860s. Be respectful when wandering among the headstones. History Tours & Museum: Explore the city’s historic buildings with Gilpin County Historical Society’s guided tours, which include an opera house, mine shaft house, print shop museum, historic homes, church and Gilpin History Museum. Tours are daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and cost $7 per person, per building or $6 each if combined. Children 12 and under are free. Tours begin at historic Washington Hall, 117 Eureka St. Call 303-582-5283 or visit gilpinhistory.org for details.

Mine Tour: Learn geology, mineralogy and history while 700 feet underground in a well-lit, dry and safe mine at Hidee Gold Mine, 1950 Hidee Mine Road, just off the Central City Casino Parkway. Gold panning is also offered. Visit hideegoldmine.com or call 720-548-0343 to learn more. Visitor Center: Visit the friendly staff at the Visitors Center, 103 Eureka St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, for information about historic sites, walking tours, cemeteries, restaurants, casinos and more.

WILLIAM C. RUSSEL PARK

This park near the historic cemeteries has picnic tables, playground, pond and restrooms. A mile west on Eureka Street stay left at the fork for 0.2 miles.

YANKEE

149 Gregory Street, Central City, CO 80427

303-582-5646

Mon-Fri: 8-noon & 1-5 Sat: 10-12:30

HILL OHV AREA

Yankee Hill is a popular OHV area. The main route begins near Columbine Campground. Follow signs at top of Eureka Street for parking and unloading. More OHV opportunities are found on adjoining roads.

CENTRAL CITY

Enjoy local food, art, vendors, crafts, music and more on Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., through Sept. 25 near 300 Gregory Street.

Central City

HEAD WEST ON GREGORY STREET / LAWRENCE STREET FROM CO. HWY. 119 MM 7.2 FOR 1 MILE

Elevation: 8,510’

Elevation: 8,537’

BLACK HAWK

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Casino Gaming & Sports Betting

Hidden Treasure Trailhead / Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park Gregory Street Plaza

National Historic District

TRAILS

Fast Money DownhillOnly Biking Trail n

Hard Money DownhillOnly Biking Trail u

Historic Gilpin Tramway l Paymaster Trail n

Black Hawk, with more than a dozen casinos and numerous hotels, resorts, spas, retail stores and restaurants — ranging from steak houses to all-you-can-eat buffets — is a small city that’s become a major regional gaming, entertainment and outdoor recreation destination. Established in 1859 as a mining community, the city got its name from a quartz mill named after a famous Native American chief. It incorporated as the City of Black Hawk March 11, 1864 making it the second incorporated city in the territory. Today, the city welcomes as many as 20,000 visitors a day and generates about 85 percent of the state’s gaming revenue while expanding its recreational and non-gaming offerings.

CASINO GAMING AND SPORTS BETTING

Enjoy gaming in a beautiful setting at any of Black Hawk’s more than a dozen casino featuring no betting limits and all types of gaming including keno, blackjack, roulette, poker, craps, slot machines and more. Sports betting is also legal as long as bets are placed with authorized, legal sportsbooks and operators. There is also ample free parking near all casinos. Learn more at visitblackhawk.org.

CENTRAL CITY–BLACK HAWK NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT

In 1966 the Central City–Black Hawk National Historic District was established to preserve and celebrate the cities’ nineteenth-century buildings. In Black Hawk, town government buildings are a good example as are numerous restored homes and buildings — including the famous Lace House — in the History Appreciation Recreation Destination District (HARD District) along Gregory Street.

GREGORY

STREET PLAZA

The Black Hawk’s new Gregory Street Plaza, part of the town’s “HARD district,” preserves the history of the area through extensive restoration efforts while providing retail options, restaurants, wine bar, fire department museum, recreation and destination activities. Find it in the 200-400 block of Gregory Street. There is ample free parking in a large garage across Gregory Street.

Online Information

Visit cityofblackhawk. org, visitblackhawk.org, facebook.com/blackhawksharddistrict and facebook.com/BlackHawkColorado to learn more about Black Hawk.

HIDDEN TREASURE TRAILHEAD | MM ?? Hwy. 119

Hidden Treasure Trailhead, 8060 Black Hawk Blvd., just north of town on CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, provides access to the 600-acre Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park, a day-use area for hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, wildlife observation and more. See page 12.

SCULPTURE TOUR

Learn about nine sculptures and their artists on a self-guided walking tour of Black Hawk using QR codes and phone numbers. Learn more at cityofblackhawk.org/ sculpture-tour.

7340 Black Hawk Blvd.

Black Hawk, CO 80422

303-582-5646

Mon-Fri: 8:30–12:30 & 1–5 Sat: 8:30–12:30

BLACK HAWK

Black Hawk

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BLACK HAWK

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MARYLAND

The 600-acre Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park is an outdoor day-use recreation park with 12 miles of multi-use trails for walking, hiking, running, mountain biking, picnicking and viewing wildlife. Access the area from the Hidden Treasure Trailhead which includes a bike and pedestrian bridge over CO. Hwy. 119 connecting to the open space. Parking can fill up early on weekends. Look for overflow parking available in undeveloped lots along CO. Hwy. 119 closer to town. Dogs on leashes are allowed. Dog Stations are located at the trailhead and on the Historic Gilpin Tramway trail. The trail system, built with assistance from the Colorado Mountain Bike Association includes portions of a historic narrow gauge railroad and features trails of various skill levels that wind around Maryland Mountain, Chase Gulch and Quartz Valley. The popular Hard Money Trail, a 1.7 mile mountain bike-only, downhill-only expert trail, is the first of several similar trails being built in the park. Hikers and bikers can enjoy vistas and panoramic views of Black Hawk, Central City and northern rural regions of Gilpin County. There are also interesting historical sites including Bonanza Mill, Belden & Tennal Stamp Mill, Robert Emmet Mine and Queen of the West Mine. Download a full size of the trail map below at comba.org/blackhawk or cityofblackhawk.org or scan a QR code with a cell phone at the trailhead. Trail

MOUNTAIN QUARTZ VALLEY OPEN SPACE PARK

Hidden Treasure Trailhead/ Maryland Mountain Quartz Valley Open Space Park

MARYLAND MOUNTAIN QUARTZ VALLEY OPEN SPACE

Elevation: 6,960’-13,294’

GILPIN COUNTY

FOR MOTORCYCLES THROUGHOUT GILPIN COUNTY AND THE ENTIRE REGION

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AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Campgrounds (Nat’l Forest & State Park)

Community / Recreation

Center & Fairgrounds

Group Camping

James Peak

Picnic Sites

Public Library

State Park & Campground

TRAILS

Missouri Gulch / Gamble

Gulch OHV Road l

Recreation Center

Fitness Trail l

Golden Gate Canyon State Park Trails l n u

Gilpin County, with a present day population of about 6,100, was established in 1861 as one of the original 17 counties of the Colorado Territory. Named for the first territorial governor, William Gilpin, the county is about 150 square miles of mountainous terrain east of the Continental Divide ranging in elevation from 6,960–13,294 feet. It is renowned for its mining history, access to wide-ranging outdoor recreation, scenic routes and off-road driving.

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COLD SPRINGS N.F. CAMPGROUND & PICNIC AREA | MM 12.3 Hwy. 119

The Cold Springs Campground on CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway has 38 sites with picnic tables, bear lockers, fire rings and tent pads. The maximum vehicle length is 40 feet. Water, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground and an easy hiking trail. No RV water connections or utilities are available. The campground has limited first-come, first-served sites. Cold Springs Picnic Area is adjacent to the campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire grate. A restroom is available, but there is no drinking water.

PETE GONES MEMORIAL PARK | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +.5 mile

Pete Gones Memorial Park, 659 CO. Hwy. 46 / Golden Gate Canyon Road includes a pair of baseball / soccer fields and is across the highway from the Gilpin County Recreation Center and Fairground. The ADA compliant playground at the park is a PlayOn! National Demonstration Site.

GILPIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | MM 15.5 Hwy. 119

The Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 CO. Hwy. 119, is a full-service library with books, internet, public computers, printing and scanning, faxing, notary and more. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Visit gilpinlibrary.org or call 303-582-5777 to learn more.

GILPIN COUNTY RECREATION CENTER | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +.9 miles

The Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., doubles as the county’s recreation center and has a large lap pool, recreation pool, gym, fitness equipment and more. Fitness and aquatics classes are offered daily and special events are hosted all year by Gilpin County Parks & Recreation. Call 303582-1453 or visit gilpincounty.org/community_center for information.

GAP ROAD / C.R. 2 | MM 15.8 Hwy. 119

From C.R. 2 / Gap Road, located at MM 15.8 on CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, access the Golden Gate Canyon State Park’s Reverend’s Ridge Campground / Raccoon Trailhead in 1.6 miles, Panarama Point in 1.7 miles, Aspen Meadows Campground / Snowshoe Hare Trailhead in 3.1 miles and Rifleman Phillips Group Campground / Buffalo Trailhead in 4.1 miles. Continue on Twin Spruce Road to meet CO. Hwy. 72 / Coal Creek Canyon in 9.5 miles. Watch for campground signs.

HOMESTEAD MARKET | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +1 mile

The Homestead Market, 972 Golden Gate Canyon Road, is a small cooperative market featuring fresh organic produce, local meat, bulk dry goods, herbs and spices as well as health, beauty, bath and home products and pet food. It’s operated by the non-profit Holistic Homestead, “dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the community.” It is open Thursday-Sundays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

PICKLE GULCH GROUP CAMPGROUND & PICNIC AREA | MM 10.7 Hwy. 119 +1 mile

Pickle Gulch Campground features six walk-in tent campsites to accommodate large groups a mile off CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway on Missouri Gulch Road. Signs point the way. Vault toilets and drinking water are shared between sites. There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups. Pickle Gulch Picnic Area is a separate day-use area for up to 150 people with volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and picnic tables. A parking area, vault toilets and playground are provided. Reservations are required by visiting recreation.gov or calling 877-444-6777.

Gilpin County

WATCH

TO Gilpin County is from MM 1–22 on CO. Hwy. 119

GOLDEN GATE CANYON ROAD

In addition to the Golden Gate State Park Visitor Center, 5.1 miles from CO. Hwy. 119, Golden Gate Canyon Road, including CO. Hwy. 46, provides access to trailheads, parks and open space in Jefferson County before reaching the north side of Golden.

CENTENNIAL CONE PARK NORTH/RALPH

SCHELL TRAILHEAD | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 + 11.8 miles

Centennial Cone Park offers a near-backcountry experience, with a 12-mile trail loop that challenges stamina, offers sweeping views and provides the opportunity to see elk and other wildlife over wide expanses. On weekends, hike and horseback ride on odd-numbered dates; bike on even-numbered dates. Visit jeffco. us/1192/Centennial- Cone-Park for complete details.

WHITE RANCH PARK WEST | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +19.8 miles

White Ranch Open Space Park, 25373 Belcher Hill Road, has more than 20 miles of multi-use trails over gentle and rugged terrain. Natural-surface trails criss-cross the property. This is a Lot Spot enabled park. Download the Lot Spot app for real time parking availability. Visit jeffco.us/1437/White-Ranch-Park for more information.

MOUNT GALBRAITH PARK | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +16.4 miles

Mount Galbraith Park, 21992 Golden Gate Canyon Road, is a hiker-only destination with five miles of steep, rocky trails featuring views of Golden and the Continental Divide. Learn more at jeffco. us/1335/Mount-Galbraith-Park.

GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK

Golden Gate Canyon State Park, one of Colorado’s most spectacular state parks, showcases more than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, abundant wildlife, and aspen-rimmed meadows nestled between the Front Range foothills and Continental Divide. Visit cpw.state.co.us or call 303-582-3707 for complete details.

Thirty five miles of intertwining hiking, horse and biking trails offer opportunities and challenges for everyone and allow for personalized routes through aspen forests, wildflowers, grasslands and dense forests. The 12 trails are named for a native animal and are marked with its footprint. Some trails are for hikers only, while others are for multiple use including hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.

Trailheads with parking areas are accessible from the main roads in the park. Be courteous of all trail users. Dogs are welcome on all trails and campgrounds if on a six-foot or shorter leash at all times and waste is disposed of properly.

All trails are open for hiking year-round, unless otherwise posted. Horseback and mountain bike riders can utilize trails designated for multiple use (about 19 miles). Nott Creek, Kriley Overlook and the entrance to Aspen Meadow Campground offer parking for horse trailers. For more information on trails, visit cpw.state.co.us/ placestogo/parks/GoldenGateCanyon/Pages/Trails.aspx.

Rock climbing, children’s activities, educational opportunities, wildlife viewing, two campgrounds with electric hook-ups and tent-sites, stocked fishing ponds, picnic sites and Panorama Point

— with a view of 100-miles of the Continental Divide — are available in addition to the many outdoor recreation opportunities. Overnight guests can stay in campgrounds or at one of five cabins, two yurts or guest houses. All park campsites, except backcountry sites, are reservation only. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance by calling 800-244-5613 or visiting cpwshop.com. Be aware, there is limited to no cell or internet service in the park.

Find details about all park activities at the park Visitor Center, 92 Crawford Gulch Road (MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 5.1 miles down CO. Hwy. 46 / Golden Gate Canyon Road). It is open daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Visitors Center features displays and exhibits describing the wildlife and plants of the area; a topographical model of the park; a store with books, maps, shirts, posters and more; and the ADA accessible Wilbur & Nellie Larkin Memorial Nature Trail.

All visitors entering the park are required to display a current Colorado State Parks Pass on their windshield. Daily and annual passes valid at any Colorado State Park, are available. Admission is $10 per day vehicle pass or $80 for an annual pass. Additional fees apply in campgrounds.

GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK

Elevation: 8,671’

ounded by cattle rancher John Q. A. Rollins in 1861, the town developed from a cattle trail stop to a mining camp and then a way-station on the wagon road over the Continental Divide. Unlike most mining towns, no saloons, gambling houses or dance halls were allowed. A stamp mill was built in 1861 to process gold ore from nearby mines and a post office arrived in 1871. Surrounded by national forest land, the unincorporated town is now a gateway to the James Peak Wilderness Area with a brewery, coffee shop, distillery, post office and more.

KELLY DAHL N.F. CAMPGROUND | MM 22 Hwy. 119

Kelly Dahl, located about 1.1 miles north of Rollinsville on CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, offers 46 single-family sites for tents, trailers or RVs. Twenty sites are first-come, first-served. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water, and trash collection are provided. A playground for small children is in the campground. There is no electricity, utility hookups, dump stations or showers.

EAST PORTAL TRAILHEAD & MOFFAT TUNNEL | MM 20.9 Hwy. 119 +8 miles

This trailhead, 8 miles west on C.R. 16 / Tolland Road from CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, offers a large parking area, vault toilets and access to hiking, fishing and horseback riding on South Boulder Creek Trail, Forest Lakes Trail, Crater Lakes Trail, Ute Trail and Continental Divide Trail in James Peak Wilderness. The East Portal of the Moffat Tunnel is a 6.2-mile bore under the Continental Divide for trains and water. When it opened in 1928, it reduced a five-hour, 27-mile trip over Corona (Rollins) Pass to just 12 minutes. It continues to be actively used by freight and passenger trains. Crater Lakes Trail (#819): Climbs steeply about 2.2 miles from the trailhead on the South Boulder Creek Trail and reaches Lower Crater Lake in 3 miles and Rogers Pass in 4.6 miles.

South Boulder Creek Trail (#900): Begins north of the train tunnel and soon enters James Peak Wilderness Area (wilderness restrictions apply). It provides access to Crater Lakes in 3 miles, Forest Lakes in 3.9 miles and reaches Heart Lake in 4.2 miles and Rogers Pass, where it intersects the Continental Divide Trail, in 4.6 miles.

Forest Lakes Trail (#809): Begins 1.2 miles from the trailhead on the South Boulder Creek Trail. The trail leads around the lower lake and continues west to the upper Forest Lake, finally connecting to the Moffat Road another .25 mile past upper Forest Lake.

JAMES PEAK LAKE TRAILHEAD | MM 20.9 Hwy. 119 +14.2 miles

The remote, undeveloped trailhead in the James Peak Wilderness (wilderness restrictions apply) provides access to the James Peak Lake Trail (#804), which reaches James Peak Lake in 1.1 mile, and Ute Trail (#803), which leads to Little Echo Lake and Continental Divide Trail. Follow Tolland Road 5.1 miles and turn south onto C.R. 4N / Mammoth Gulch at the town of Tolland. After 3.5 miles take a right onto N.F. Road 353. The road is very rough and high clearance vehicles with 4WD are recommended. Follow NFSR 353 west for 3.3 miles to the trailhead. The road continues to Saint Mary’s Glacier area.

FOREST LAKES TRAILHEAD & MOFFAT ROAD | MM 20.9 Hwy. 119 +18.4 miles

Forest Lakes Trailhead is about 12 miles from East Portal Trailhead up the Moffat Road, a rough, native-surface road with many potholes and sections of one-lane road. Vehicles with high clearance are recommended. It provides access to hiking, fishing and horse riding along the Forest Lakes Trail in the James Peak Wilderness (wilderness restrictions apply). Parking is limited.

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AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Campground (Nat’l Forest)

Moffat Tunnel & Road

OHV Trails and Roads

Picnic Site

Rollins Pass Road

South Boulder Creek

Wilderness Trailheads

Yoga Retreat & Ashram

TRAILS

Continental Divide Trail n

Crater Lakes Trail l u

Forest Lakes Trail u

James Peak Lake Trail n

Rollins Pass OHV Road n

South Boulder Creek Trail l

Ute Trail u

SOUTH BOULDER CREEK INTERPRETIVE PICNIC SITE | MM 20.9 Hwy. 119 +2.7 miles

Main Street Rollinsville, CO 80474 303-258-3326 Mon-Fri: 1-5 • Sat: 9-noon Rollinsville

JAMES PEAK WILDERNESS AREA

Bordered by Indian Peaks Wilderness to the north, the 17,015-acre James Peak Wilderness is adjacent to the Continental Divide on the eastern slope and is located within Boulder, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. It includes several peaks over 13,000 feet and more than a dozen alpine lakes. The area’s elevation ranges from 9,200–13,294 feet, which include upper montane, sub-alpine, and alpine ecosystems. James Peak was named for Edwin James, an American physician and botanist who came to Colorado on an 1819-1820 U.S. Army expedition and was the first to describe many Rocky Mountain plants.

Wilderness regulation apply in the James Peak Wilderness, but permits are NOT required for camping or hiking as in the nearby Indian Peaks Wilderness. Early morning hiking is highly recommended due to severe thunderstorms and lightning that can begin as early as 11 a.m. Always be prepared for sudden weather changes.

• Camping is prohibited within 100 feet of lakes, streams, and trails.

• Campfires are prohibited year-round. Camp stoves are allowed.

• Current trail and road conditions should be reviewed at fs.usda. gov/arp before accessing the high country. Snow from the winter and spring season can linger through early July.

• Motorized equipment or mechanized transportation (motorcycles, chain saws, bicycles or carts) is prohibited. Wheelchairs are exempt.

• Group size is limited to 12 people or a combined total of 12 people and livestock (weed-free forage and other regulations required).

• Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.

Elevation: 8,753’

The East Portal Trailhead, located at the Moffat Tunnel, provides access to James Peak Wilderness and the South Boulder Creek, Forest Lakes, Crater Lakes, Ute and Continental Divide trails. The original Moffat Road Hill Route / Rollins Pass OHV Road now a well-used 4WD route, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The very rough turns off the main road and provides access to Yankee Doodle Lake, Jenny Lake, Needle Eye Tunnel and Forest Lakes Trailhead

The James Peak Lake Trailhead — reached by C.R. 4N / Mammoth Gulch near Tolland and F.S. Road 353 — provides access to the James Peak Lake and Ute trails. High clearance vehicles are recommended. From the trailhead, the difficult, steep trail drops 500 feet in a half mile and follows an old wagon road across loose rock. Fishing and hunting is permitted in accordance with Colorado Parks & Wildlife regulations. Visit wildlife.state.co.us for details.

COAL CREEK CANYON / CO. HWY. 72

Beginning at MM 22.7 CO. Hwy. 119, Coal Creek Canyon Road (CO. Hwy. 72) passes Pinecliffe in 4.6 miles, Wondervu Cafe in 7.9 miles, Last Stand Tavern in 9.4 miles, Gross Dam Road in 10 miles and a commercial area with gas, coffee, liquor and more in 11.3 miles on its way to intersecting with CO. Hwy. 93 and continuing to Arvada.

CRESCENT MEADOWS TRAILHEAD | MM 22.75 Hwy. 119 +12.5 miles

114 Pinecliff Road

Pinecliffe, CO 80471

303-642-7358

Mon-Fri: 10-2

Sat: 7-12:30 & 1-3:30

30520 CO. Hwy. 72

Coal Creek Canyon, CO 80403

303-642-0119

Mon-Fri: 8-noon & 1-5 Sat: 9-1

Crescent Meadows is a separate, undeveloped part of Eldorado Canyon State Park located west of the inner canyon area. Travel east on CO. Hwy. 72 / Coal Creek Canyon Drive from CO. Hwy. 119. Turn north (left) at C.R. 77 / Gross Dam Road and travel one mile staying left until a T junction. Turn right and continue a couple more miles to railroad tracks. A marked trailhead is a few hundred feet further.

GROSS RESERVOIR

Named for former Denver Water Chief Engineer Dwight D. Gross, the reservoir is a storage facility for water that flows under the Continental Divide through the Moffat Tunnel. It is a popular day-use area for fishing and hiking. Non-motorized boating and paddle-boarding are allowed through Sept. 30. No fees or reservations required. Turn north (left) at C.R. 77 / Gross Dam Road and follow it past the Crescent Meadows Trailhead to the North Shore Picnic Area parking lot. Due to construction, there is currently no public access on the south side including Scenic Overlook, Osprey Point Boat Launch and Trailhead, The Inlet Trail and the Miramonte, Windy Point and South Side picnic areas. On-water access and parking is at North Shore only. Visit denverwater.org/recreation/gross-resevoir to learn more.

James Peak Wilderness

Gross Reservoir and dam

Known as Eldorado Camp before its incorporation in 1898, the name was changed to Eldora when a miners’ payroll was mistakenly sent to Eldorado Camp, Calif. The town was home to a stampede of gold-seekers who arrived in such numbers that they had to sleep on the floors of the town’s 11 saloons. Eldora was the south terminus of the Switzerland Trail of America Railroad.

HESSIE & FOURTH OF JULY TRAILHEADS | MM 25.2 Hwy. 119 +4.8 miles

Hessie Trailhead provides access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness and Devils Thumb, Lost Lake, King Lake, Woodland Lake and Diamond Lake trails. Fourth of July Trailhead provides access to Arapaho Pass, Diamond Lake, and Arapaho Glacier Trails inside the wilderness. Turn west on C.R. 130 / Eldroa Road, signed for Eldora Ski Area. Follow the paved road past the ski area turnoff to the Town of Eldora and continue past where the pavement ends to a signed parking area. See page 26.

JENNY CREEK TRAILHEAD | MM 25.2 Hwy. 119 +4 miles

Turn on Shelf Road to Eldora Ski Area 1.5 miles from CO. Hwy. 119 and look for a trailhead near a closed gate. Access Jenny Creek Trail (#808), which skirts the ski area's Nordic center and continues to Yankee Doodle Lake. Guinn Mountain Trail (#820) branches off to Guinn Mountain and backcountry hut.

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Hessie & Fourth of July Trailheads

TRAILS

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MM 23.8 Hwy. 119/72 | MAGNOLIA ROAD / C.R. 132

Magnolia Road / C.R. 132 runs east and connects the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway / CO. Hwy. 119/72 to Boulder Canyon a few miles above Boulder. The dirt road is a popular biking and running route. West Magnolia is the area west of the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway on C.R. 132W / Haul Road. An information kiosk is near the highway.

FORSYTHE CANYON TRAILHEAD | MM 23.8 Hwy. 119 +7.5 miles

Forsythe Canyon Trailhead provides access to the 1-mile-long }

Forsythe Canyon Trail, the only non-motorized trail, and parking for the Winiger Ridge area west of Gross Reservoir. Gross Reservoir is managed by Denver Water. Visit its website for regulations and information. Dispersed camping outside of a designated Forest Service campsite is prohibited. Miles of roads offer great opportunities for OHV driving. Turn east on C.R. 68 off C.R. 132 / Magnolia Road for two miles and turn southeast onto N.F. Road 359.

Winiger Ridge Dispersed Camping: Winiger Ridge is closed to camping for two years while National Forest staff focuses on providing higher quality sites. Eventually, more sites may be added along Winiger Ridge to meet higher demand.

FRONT RANGE TRAILHEAD | MM 23.8 Hwy. 119/72 +3.8 miles

The Front Range Trailhead is at an unsigned access road in the 8400 block of C.R. 132 / Magnolia Road. The trailhead provides access to about 10 miles of mixed-use non-motorized trails in a loosely-organized system of roads and trails known as Boy Scout Trails and the Dot Trail System. It is particularly popular among mountain bikers. Some trails are not officially designated, and may be subject to re-routing or closure without notice. Many intersections are unsigned and it is easy to become disoriented. The trails cross Boulder County Open Space property at Reynolds Ranch. Connect this system of trails with those at West Magnolia Trailhead by riding a short segment of C.R. 132 / Magnolia Road west to CO. Hwy. 119/72.

WEST MAGNOLIA TRAILHEAD | MM 23.8 Hwy. 119/72

The West Magnolia Trailhead is one of the most popular mountain biking destinations in the Boulder Ranger District. It provides access to 8 miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding west of the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway south of Nederland. An additional 8 miles of Forest Roads are open seasonally to motorized and non-motorized activities for endless loop opportunities. Unlike others in the area, these trails do not start with a big climb or end with a downhill. The western portion of the criss-crossing trail system is the most challenging as it climbs the side of Tennessee Mountain. Mountain bikes must stay on designated roads and trails and motorized vehicles are prohibited on all singletrack trails. The free Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes open to motorized travel and is available online at fs.usda. gov/arp. Riders can connect these trails with those at Front Range Trailhead via a short segment of C.R. 132 / Magnolia Road east of CO. Hwy. 119/72. To park, turn west onto C.R. 132W at MM 23.8 Hwy. 119/72. Limited parking is available just off of the highway or continue one mile west and turn south through the second Forest Service gate to reach the main parking area.

WEST MAGNOLIA DISPERSED CAMPING | MM 23.8 Hwy. 119

There are 22 numbered, designated campsites scattered along N.F. Road 355 and its offshoots within one mile of C.R. 132W. All sites are first-come, first-served and have no fee. Camping is permitted in designated sites only. There are no facilities or trash services.

Lost Lake near Hessie Trailhead

Elevation: 9,403’

NEDERLAND

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Campgrounds (Nat’l Forest)

Carousel

Community Center

Farmer’s Market

Historic Sites

Indian Peaks Wilderness

Mining Museum

Movie Theater

Park & Playground

Public Library

Teen Center & Skate Park

Visitor Center

TRAILS

Arapaho Pass Trail n

Barker Meadow

Reservoir Trail l

Devil’s Thumb Trail u

Jenny Creek Trail n

Lost Lake Trail n

Sourdough Trail n

West Magnolia Trails l n

Known as Brownsville, Middle Boulder and Tungsten Town, Nederland received its current name after Dutch investors bought the silver mines to the west in 1877. By 1890, the ore and most people were gone. Tungsten was found and revived mining in the early 20th century and 1940s. In the late 1960s, hippies began moving in, and a vibrant music scene followed. Nearby Caribou Ranch Recording Studio opened in 1971. Elton John, Michael Jackson, U2, Frank Zappa, Billy Joel, Chicago and others created now-legendary recordings at the facility. Today, the town still has a unique vibe and is known as the gateway to the Indian Peaks.

CARIBOU DISPERSED CAMPING AREAS | MM 32.7 Hwy. 72 +4.7

The Caribou Dispersed Camping Area is 4.7 miles west of Nederland on Caribou Road. There are 11 numbered, designated campsites along N.F. Road 505. A 4WD high-clearance vehicle is recommended. There are no facilities and camping is permitted in designated campsites only. Turn west on C.R. 128 / Caribou Road and follow to a five-way intersection and head northwest to sites.

CARIBOU TOWNSITE & OHV ROADS | MM 32.7 Hwy. 72 +4.7

Northwest of Nederland, Caribou was a booming silver mining settlement founded in 1870. When the Caribou Mine stopped production, the town’s population dropped from over 500 to around 50 by 1910. It is now a ghost town. Turn west on C.R. 128 / Caribou Road and follow it five miles. The are OHV opportunities on several forest roads at the top. The Boulder Ranger District Motor Vehicle Use Map displays National Forest System routes open to motorized travel is available at fs.usda.gov/arp.

GORDON GULCH DISPERSED CAMPING AREAS | MM 37.4 Hwy. 72

Gordon Gulch Dispersed Camping Area is off N.F. Road 226 about five miles north of Nederland MM 37.5 on CO. Hwy. 72. N.F. Road 226 intersects N.F. Roads 314, 228 and 233 and their off-shoots. There are 15 numbered, designated sites along the road system. Camping is allowed in designated sites only.

BOULDERCANYONDRIVE

NEDERLAND

350 East Street, Nederland, CO 80466

303-258-3247

Mon-Fri: 8-4; Sat: 9-Noon

Find local farmers, growers, cottage food producers, artisans, live music and more at bi-weekly Sunday Farmers Markets, 80 E. 2nd St., 10 a.m.–2 p.m., through Oct. 2. Learn more at nederlandfarmersmarket.org

Nederland

CO. HWY 119 AND CO. HWY. 72 RUN TOGETHER SOUTH OF THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE

Elevation: 8,236’

NEDERLAND

Continued from page 20

CAROUSEL OF HAPPINESS | MM 25.6 Hwy. 119/72

The non-profit Carousel of Happiness, 20 Lakeview Dr. in the Caribou Shopping Center, is Nederland’s “magical menagerie” featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 carousel turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. There is also a puppet theater and Story Catcher Booth. Rides are $3. Call 303-258-3457 or visit carouselofhappiness.org for information and hours.

GILLASPIE HOUSE | MM 25.8 Hwy. 119 +.24 mile

Explore the 1905 Gillaspie House at Bridge and 4th streets to see clothing, accessories, and furnishings found in a typical early 20th century Nederland home. The free museum is open on weekends. Learn more at facebook.com/GillaspieHouseMuseum.

MINING MUSEUM | MM 25.8 Hwy. 119

Visit the Nederland Mining Museum, 200 N. Bridge Street, Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., to get a glimpse into the area’s hard rock mining days during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Admission is free. Indoor and outdoor displays show how miners lived and the role hard rock mining played in Colorado’s history. Call 303-258-7332 or visit BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org/museums to learn more.

Steam Shovel

Check out a preserved 1923 Bucyrus Model 50-B steam shovel used to build the Panama Canal (and local mining) outside the Nederland Mining Museum, 200 Bridge St.

SOURDOUGH TRAILHEAD | MM 39.4 Hwy. 72 +.5 miles

Sourdough Trailhead is the main trailhead for Sourdough Trail (#835) and is the trail’s southernmost access point. The trail offers great hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking opportunities. Connect with Waldrop Trail (#814), South Saint Vrain Trail (#909), Little Raven Trail (#802) or Buchanan Pass Trail (#910); or Middle Saint Vrain or Coney Creek roads for loops and side trips. Turn west onto N.F. Road 298, signed as the turnoff for University of Colorado Mountain Research Station.

WILD BEAR NATURE CENTER | MM 25.6 Hwy. 119/72

Wild Bear Nature Center provides year-round educational programs to people of all ages. Located at 20 Lakeview Drive in the shopping center next to Carousel of Happiness, it is the only non-profit nature center in Boulder County. Visit wildbear.org or call 303-258-0495 for more information.

MUD LAKE & CARIBOU RANCH

OPEN SPACE

MUD LAKE & CARIBOU RANCH OPEN SPACE

Boulder County’s Mud Lake and Caribou Ranch open space parks are located off C.R. 126, about 2 miles north of Nederland on CO. Hwy. 72. Both are day-use only and there is no camping, hunting or open fires at either location. Fishing is allowed, however, the lake is not stocked so catching fish is not likely.

Mud Lake, MM 34.3 Hwy. 72 + .3 miles down C.R. 126, offers trails for hiking, biking and horses and a 50-person shelter. The parking area includes ADA and horse trailer spots and restrooms. Dogs on leash are welcome. Learn more at bouldercounty.org/openspace/parks-and-trails/mud-lake/

Caribou Ranch, MM 34.3 Hwy. 72 + .9 miles down C.R. 126, offers trails through forests, meadows, wetlands and a historical mining complex. It is closed through June 30 to protect spring migratory birds and elk calving and rearing. Picnic tables and restrooms are available near the parking lot. No dogs or bikes are allowed. Visit bouldercounty.org/openspace/parks-and-trails/caribou-ranch for more information.

MUD LAKE TRAILS

• Kinnickinnick Loop

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• Tungsten Loop

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• Caribou Ranch Link

0.7 miles l

BLUEBIRD MINE

CARIBOU RANCH TRAILS

• Blue Bird Loop

1.8 miles n

• DeLonde Trail

1.2 miles l

The Blue Bird Mine, located in what is now Caribou Ranch Open Space, began as a small silver mine and grew into a producer of high-quality ore by 1876. It was named for the mineral azurite, which was found in the mine. It stayed active until silver prices dropped in 1893. The mine’s many owners used it for a variety of purposes over its 90 years, but it was closed to mining by 1964. Today’s visitors can experience hard rock mining history at this well-preserved site. It’s about 2 miles from Caribou Ranch parking lot. Visit bouldercountyopenspace.org or call 303-678-6200 for more information.

BOULDER CANYON / HWY. 119 EAST

Carved by the rushing waters of Middle Boulder Creek, Boulder Canyon is popular for scenic driving, fishing and rock climbing. Watch for signs for private land or area closures. The road provides access to Boulder Falls Trailhead, Betasso Preserve trails, Rogers Park, Chapman Drive Trailhead, Boulder Canyon Trailhead and more.

BETASSO PRESERVE | MM 36.7 Hwy. 119 +1.5 miles Mountain vistas, views of plains, scenic trails, diverse habitats and a rich heritage make Betasso Preserve a favorite destination for day-use hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders. Due to its popularity, trail sharing and etiquette is particularly important. Access parking from Betasso Drive 1.5 miles up Sugarloaf Road, about 11 miles from Nederland. Learn more at bouldercounty.org.

BOULDER FALLS TRAILHEAD | MM 33.2 Hwy. 119

Boulder Falls, about 7.5 miles from Nederland, is a short and easy 100-yard walk to a small but mighty waterfall. Bring a picnic and enjoy sitting on the rocks while watching water rush down the falls. There is no trailhead, but there is a parking area across CO. Hwy. 119 / Boulder Canyon Drive from the falls. There is no swimming or climbing in the Boulder Falls area.

INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS

INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS AREA

The 76,586-acre Indian Peaks Wilderness, one of the most visited wilderness areas in the country, has more than 50 lakes, 28 trails covering 133 miles, seven peaks over 13,000 feet and six passes across the Continental Divide. Known for its pristine wilderness, wildflowers, jutting mountains, roaring streams and high alpine hikes, it is bordered on the south by the James Peak Wilderness and the north by Rocky Mountain National Park. Elevations range from 8,300 to over 13,500 feet. On the east side of the Continental Divide, it can be accessed west of the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway near Rollinsville, Nederland, Ward and Allenspark. To encounter fewer people, hike and camp on weekdays and use less popular backcountry zones. Wilderness regulations apply. Permits are required and can be found exclusively on recreation.gov.

Near Nederland, the Hessie, Fourth of July and Rainbow Lakes trailheads provide the best access to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. A permit is required for anyone staying overnight from June 1–Sept. 15 and for groups of 8-12 people. Campfires are prohibited on the east side of the Continental Divide all year and pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times.

The Hessie Trailhead west of the town of Eldora on C.R. 130, accesses Devils Thumb Trail (#902), Lost Lake Trail, King Lake Trail (#901), Woodland Lake Trail (#811) and Diamond Lake Trail (#975). This trailhead is extremely popular and parking is limited. Use the Hessie Trailhead Shuttle on weekends and holidays.

The Fourth of July Trailhead at 10,100 feet is accessed by five miles of rough road past the Hessie parking area. It is exceedingly popular, and parking is limited. It accesses Arapaho Pass Trail (#904), Diamond Lake Trail (#975) and Arapaho Glacier Trail (#905).

At the trailhead is a small campground owned and operated by the City of Boulder called Buckingham Campground. Sites are free and first-come, first-served and no fires are allowed. There are no services. Private property is in the area — do not trespass.

The Rainbow Lakes Trailhead, 5 miles down a rough road about 7 miles north of Nederland at MM 39.4 Hwy. 72, provides access to the easy, short Rainbow Lakes Trail (#918) and Arapaho Glacier Trail (#905) for hiking and horseback riding. The Arapaho Glacier Trail reaches to Arapaho Glacier Overlook in 6 miles and intersects the Arapaho Pass Trail (#904) at the Fourth of July Mine in 7.8 miles. Look for the University of Colorado Mountain Research Station sign and turn west onto N.F. Road 298.

The adjacent Rainbow Lakes Campground, located at 10,000 feet, is the ranger district’s smallest and least developed. It has 18 tent campsites for tents and small trailers. There is no water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations or showers. All campsites have a tent pad and bear locker. It is normally full for the weekend by Friday morning, so arrive early. All sites are first-come, first-served. Camping is prohibited within .25 mile of either side of the road. The Indian Peak Wilderness Area east of the Continental Divide can also be entered from the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, Peaceful Valley / Camp Dick area trailheads and Saint Vrain Mountain Trailhead near Allenspark.

HESSIE TRAILHEAD SHUTTLE

Take the free Hessie Trailhead Shuttle from Nederland High School, 597 C.R. 130 / Eldroa Road, Friday-Sunday and holidays through fall. No passes, reservations or fare are required. Leashed dogs are welcome, but bikes are not allowed due to a lack of racks. Shuttle arrives every 15-20 minutes and travel time is approximately 15 minutes. Facial coverings are not required. For more information, visit HessieTrailhead.com or call 303-441-4910.

Schedule

The free shuttle runs through Oct. 9:

THIS IS BEAR COUNTRY! Keep campsites clean and do not place food or other attractants in tents. For information, visit wildlife.state.co.us

• Fridays: 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

• Saturdays: 6 a.m.–8 p.m. ( Starting Sept. 10, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

• Sundays: 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

• Independence Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Observed (June 20) and Labor Day: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

• May 29, June 19, July 3 & Sept. 4: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

No Car Needed

On days when the shuttle operates, RTD route NB from Boulder to Nederland High School is free; visitors are encouraged to park in Boulder and ride to their hike. Park for free and board at Downtown Boulder Station, 1800 14th St., or Boulder County Justice Center, 1777 6th St., and ride to Nederland High School and downtown Nederland/RTD Park-n-Ride. Visit rtd-denver.com for schedules.

Limited Parking Along Road

Limited, designated parking is available along CR 111 / Fourth of July Road. Parking is only allowed between signs. Violators will be fined $50 or towed.

Indian Peaks Wilderness Area

INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS

WILDERNESS CAMPING

Camping in the wilderness area, which is divided into Backcountry Camping Zones, is very popular and requires a permit. Decide which zone you are camping within each day of your trip by viewing the Backcountry Zones Map below. Each zone has a limited number of permits. Camping permits are required for all overnight trips June 1–Sept. 15. There is a $5 fee per permit, plus a $6 reservation fee, available at Recreation.gov. Some trailheads require additional fees. Groups of 8-12 and organized groups require permits for all trips. Groups larger than 12 are prohibited. Camping is prohibited in Four Lakes Zone, May 1-Nov 30. In Diamond, Jasper, Crater and Caribou Lake zones, camping is allowed only in designated sites. Camping is also prohibited within 100 feet of all lakes, streams and trails.

Campfires are prohibited in most areas, including the east side of the Continental Divide at all times whether there is a ban or not. Pets must be on a hand-held leash at all times. Failure to leash your dog may result in a fine. Livestock is prohibited in Four Lakes Zone, above Cascade Falls, Diamond Lake Zone and Diamond Lake Trail.

Motorized and mechanized equipment including chain saws, vehicles and bikes are prohibited throughout the wilderness. Trail and camping conditions should be reviewed before accessing the high country. Snow can linger through early July. Cross high elevation areas in early morning hours to avoid severe thunderstorms. For more information, call 303-541-2500 or visit fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/indianpeaks.

INDIAN PEAKS WILDERNESS AREA CAMPING ZONES

Know Before You Go

• Learn about and respect the spaces we all own and share.

• Find your way to less-visited and off-peak destinations.

• Bring reusable water bottles to limit waste and stay hydrated.

Stick To Trails

• Keep natural areas natural; camp at least 200 feet from water.

• Don’t take shortcuts.

Trash the Trash

• Pack it in, pack it out and leave a place better than you found it.

• Wash yourself, dog and dishes with biodegradable soap 200 feet from water.

Leave It As You Find It

• Leave plants, rocks and historical items as you find them.

• Don’t build structures or campsites on public land.

• Treat living things with respect.

Keep Wildlife Wild

• Don’t approach or feed wildlife.

• Keep dogs leashed on dog-friendly trails and pack out their waste to a trashcan.

Share Our Trails & Parks

• Try lesser-known paths and sites.

• Silence cell phones; speak softly.

• Be considerate when passing others and yield to the uphill hiker and biker.

• Listen to nature and keep voices and music soft.

BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE!

• Be aware of fire restrictions.

• Keep all campfires small, manageable and within existing fire pits.

• When putting out a fire, water it until the embers can be handled.

• Never let a fire burn unattended.

• Use care if smoking, do not litter or throw smoking materials from a car. Learn more at LNT.org

James Peak Wilderness

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Elevation: 8,455’

GOLD HILL

4 0 4 4

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AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Fine Dining Restaurant

General Store & Pub

History Museum

Picnic Site

TRAILS

Switerland Trail Road l

Alternate Routes Reach Gold Hill by other routes including Lickskillet Road off Lefthand Canyon Drive and Four Mile Canyon Drive off Boulder Canyon.

Elevation: 9,449’

WARD

GOLD HILL RD / C.R. 52 LICKSKILLET RD / C.R. 89

The first mining settlement in Boulder County and first mining district in Colorado, Gold Hill boomed in 1860. It was consumed by a fire a short time later. After rebuilding, there was another boom in 1872 when tellurium was found. The area is now popular for scenic driving, hiking and mountain biking. Many original structures and cabins remain as well as a museum and two-room schoolhouse. There is also a general store and pub, restored inn on the National Register of Historic Places and a fine dining restaurant known for its food, live music and holiday events.

GOLD HILL MUSEUM | MM 40.7 +6.8 miles

The free museum, located in the old St. James Chapel at the corner of Prospect and Pine streets, is open weekends and holidays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. Learn about ancient Gold Hill and Native Americans, local transportation, pioneer families, the Bluebirds, mining, local musicians and merchants, the Switzerland Trail, tellurium, outhouses and more. Private tours for $5 per person. Call 303-442-2249 or visit goldhillmuseum.org to learn more.

SWITZERLAND TRAIL & MOUNT ALTO PICNIC AREA | MM 40.7 +4.1 miles

The Switzerland Trail (N.F. Road 327) is an old railroad grade that zigzags across the mountains of Boulder County. The narrow-gauge railroad transported people, supplies and ores between the City of Boulder and the county’s mining communities, including Gold Hill, Ward, Cardinal, Nederland and Eldora from 1883–1919. The rails are gone and now its a popular hiking, OHV and riding trail. Mount Alto Picnic Area, once a destination stop along the rails, is about 2 miles south of C.R. 52 / Gold Hill Road. Not all of the old railbed is open to motorized use so consult a map. Camping is prohibited.

TRAILS

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1 Columbia Street Ward, CO 80481

303-459-0255

Mon-Fri: 11:30-3:30; Sat: Noon-2

Founded in 1860, Ward was one of the richest towns in the state during the Colorado Gold Rush. Its population boomed to several thousand in the late 1800s, with one mine producing over 2 million ounces of silver. Ward had its own mining district and was the northern terminus of the Switzerland Trail railroad. Today, it's best known for its surrounding natural areas and local businesses.

SOURDOUGH TRAILHEAD | MM 39.4 Hwy. 72 +.5 miles

Sourdough Trailhead is the main trailhead for Sourdough Trail (#835) which intersects Little Raven Trail, Red Rock Trailhead, South Saint Vrain Trail (#909) and joins Buchanan Pass Trail (#910) near Camp Dick Campground. Biking, hiking, camping, horseback riding and dogs on leash are allowed. Turn west onto C.R. 116 (N.F. Road 298) at MM 30.4 Hwy. 119, signed for the University of Colorado Mountain Research Station. A parking area is not far down the road on the left.

BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA | MM 44.2 Hwy. 72 +4.8 miles

The Brainard Lake Recreation Area is uniquely set in a glacially-carved valley offering spectacular scenery. This key gateway to the Indian Peaks Wilderness is the most popular destination on the Boulder Ranger District and is known for day-hikes, fishing, camping, picnicking, hiking and other dispersed recreation opportunities. See page 30.

TURN ONTO THE UNPAVED GOLD HILL ROAD / C.R. 52 AT MM 40.7 HWY. 72 AND CONTINUE FOR 6.8 MILES

Gold Hill

Pawnee Pass Trail near Ward

Follow Utica Street in Ward east from CO. Hwy. 72 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway to reach Lefthand Canyon, named after a creek named for Chief Niwot (Left Hand) of the Arapaho Indians. The road, which connects to U.S. 36 north of Boulder and south of Lyons, is a popular road biking route and considered a local classic. It also provides access to Lickskillet Road leading to Gold Hill and James Canyon Road to Jamestown as well as Buckingham Park Picnic Area and the 6,231-acre Heil Valley Ranch Open Space.

BUCKINGHAM PARK | MM 44.2 Hwy. 72 +14.4 miles

Buckingham Park is located at the intersection of Left Hand Canyon Drive and Old Stage Road about 14.4 miles from CO. Hwy. 72. Enjoy a creekside picnic at the park's fee-free picnic area. A handful of short trails lead to wheelchair accessible picnic tables and access to Lefthand Creek. There are several creek-side tables and four more secluded picnic areas west along Lefthand Canyon Drive. There are vault-style toilets at the main picnic area. Trails lead to the 1.9-mile Joder Ranch Open Space trail. Leashed dogs only.

LEFTHAND OHV TAILHEAD | MM 44.2 Hwy. 72 +13.4 miles

The Lefthand OHV Area is currently closed to motorized use due to severe flood damage. Entry by foot or mountain bike is allowed. Target shooting remains prohibited.

HEIL VALLEY RANCH | MM 44.1 Hwy. 72 +17.5 miles

The 6,231 acres of Heil Valley Ranch offers beautiful valleys, picturesque vistas, forest meadows and miles of trails for hikers and is one of the more popular spots near Boulder for single-track

mountain bikers. The Corral and Main trailheads, off Lefthand Canyon Drive, reopen June 16 after extensive fire recovery. When it reopens, the parking lot closes at noon through Sept. 30 due to flash flood concerns. All vehicles in the parking lot after noon may be ticketed. Trails, picnic tables and shelter remain open until sunset, but visitors must park elsewhere.

JAMESTOWN & JAMES CANYON | MM 44.1 Hwy. 72 +14.6 Jamestown, one of the oldest mining camps in Colorado, is a quiet mountain community with steep canyon walls and thick forests. Town Square hosts live music, picnics, field events and horseshoe tournaments. Elysian Park has a playground, tennis / basketball court, large field, performance stage and stone labyrinth maze. The Jamestown Mercantile offers delicious meals but is also the community meeting place and hang out, cyclist and tourist stop and live music venue. James Canyon Drive which braches off Lefthand Canyon Drive 11.7 miles from CO. Hwy. 119 is popular with cyclists and drivers for its steep, paved roads and mountain scenery.

Heil Valley Ranch Open Space

Boulder County

BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA | MM 44.2 Hwy. 72

The Brainard Lake Recreation Area is set in a glacially-carved valley and the high peaks of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area rise to the west. The highly-popular trailhead and campground feature views of the craggy peaks of the Continental Divide and offers trails to several alpine lakes, a small glacier and the adjacent wilderness area. Outstanding fishing, picnicking and recreational opportunities are available. It is 4.8 miles from CO. Hwy. 72.

This area is the most popular destination on the Boulder Ranger District and uses a timed ticket reservation system to protect it from excessive human impacts. Because of the area's high elevation, the best time to visit is after the snow melts in July and August. Check conditions before visiting. Mountain biking is allowed

on certain trails within and adjacent to the area. There are several picnic sites. Developed camping is only allowed at Pawnee Campground, which has 47 campsites for tents, campers, trailers or RVs. Make reservations at 877-444-6777 or online at recreation.gov. Visit fs.usda.gov/goto/arp/brainard for more information.

BRAINARD LAKE RECREATION AREA

A timed-ticket reservation is required to enter the Recreation Area. There is no fee to park at Gateway Trailhead and access by foot or bike. See recreation.gov for all fees and information.

SOUTH SAINT VRAIN DRIVE / CO. HWY. 7

At the junction of CO. Hwy. 72 and CO. Hwy. 7, head downhill into the beautiful South Saint Vrain Creek canyon to the east instead of turning toward Allenspark to reach a trailhead (4.4 miles), picnic area (6.6 miles), open space (12.8 miles) and Lyons (14.2 miles). There are popular climbing routes and creek fishing at pull-outs.

CANYON CONSTRUCTION

Road reconstruction projects from floods continue on CO. Hwy. 7 / South Saint Vrain Drive. Daily single-lane closures and up to 20-minute delays can be expected. It is closed to bicycles. Visit codot.gov/projects/co7-lyons-to-raymond for current details.

DRY SAINT VRAIN TRAILHEAD | MM 21.5 Hwy. 7

The Dry Saint Vrain Trailhead provides access to the 1.5-mile Dry Saint Vrain Trail (#920) for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Dogs on leash are allowed. Four-wheel drive is highly recommended and parking is limited. Turn north on Conifer Hill Road.

HALL RANCH OPEN SPACE | MM 31.6 Hwy. 7

A landscape of rolling grasslands and sandstone buttes at Hall Ranch provides excellent opportunities for viewing wildflowers, animals and scenic vistas. Dogs are not allowed. Learn more at bouldercounty.org/open-space/parks-and-trails/hall-ranch.

SOUTH SAINT VRAIN PICNIC AREA | MM 25.5 Hwy. 7

This day-use picnic area with a vault toilet is on the south side of CO. Hwy. 7 / South Saint Vrain Drive adjacent to the south fork of Saint Vrain Creek. Fishing is allowed. High, rocky canyon walls provide a scenic backdrop for the picnic sites in the cottonwood trees.

AREA TRAILHEADS

PEACEFUL VALLEY

This former stop on the Ward-Estes Park stage run was known as Wildcat Gulch until it was renamed in 1908 to promote a vacation resort. Middle Saint Vrain Creek is good for fly-fishing while roads and trails in the vicinity offer outstanding hiking, biking and horseback riding with some leading to Indian Peaks Wilderness. Middle Saint Vrain and Bunce School roads are popular with OHV enthusiasts.

The Peaceful Valley / Camp Dick area has several popular trailheads. Use area roads and trails for loops. Beaver Reservoir Trailhead has limited parking for Sourdough Trail along C.R. 96 on the east side of the private reservoir. Turn west for 2.7 miles at MM 46.7 Hwy. 72 onto C.R. 96 / Beaver Reservoir Road at the Boy Scout Camp sign.

Buchanan Pass and Middle Saint Vrain Trailheads Buchanan Pass Trailhead is west of Camp Dick 4.9 miles on the extreme Middle Saint Vrain 4WD Road. It accesses the Buchanan Pass Trail (#910) and intersects Saint Vrain Mountain Trail, Saint Vrain Glacier Trail and Beaver Creek Trail before reaching the pass in 9.1 miles. There is parking for 30 vehicles and a small horse trailer. Coney Flats Trailhead at the west end of Coney Creek Road (N.F. Road 507) is 3.5 miles west of Beaver Reservoir Trailhead. The road is for experienced 4WD drivers only and continues to Camp Dick. South Saint Vrain Trailhead connects to east end of the South Saint Vrain Trail (#909). Parking is limited to three vehicles. Horses are allowed west to the Sourdough Trail only. Turn west on C.R. 96 / Beaver Reservoir Road at MM 46.7 Hwy. 72 for .25 mile.

BUNCE SCHOOL ROAD

C.R. 105 / Bunce School Road at Peaceful Valley Campground is a mostly easy trail for a wide range of OHV driving with side roads and dispersed camping. It ends at MM 18.7 on CO. Hwy. 7 near Ferncliff.

OVERLAND ROAD | MM 48.3 Hwy. 72

Begin at CO. Hwy 72 and continue to a trailhead, Jamestown and Lefthand Canyon Drive. Jamestown The historic mining town of Jamestown is 6.7 miles down the Overland Road from the CO. Hwy. 72 / Peak to Peak Highway. Enjoy parks, street biking and a popular restaurant.

Ceran – St. Vrain Trailhead Located on South Saint Vrain Creek 2 miles east of CO. Hwy. 72, this trailhead connects to the easy Ceran St Vrain Trail for biking, fishing, horseback riding and hiking. Dispersed camping is prohibited within .25 mile of the creek. Parking is available for 30 vehicles.

PEACEFUL VALLEY & CAMP DICK CAMPGROUNDS | MM 50 Hwy. 72 +1 mile

Peaceful Valley Campground, .2 miles down C.R. 92 / Middle Saint Vrain Road, and Camp Dick, under a mile further, are on Middle Saint Vrain Creek. Campsites accommodate tents and RVs and have a picnic table, fire ring and grill. Camp Dick, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the 1930s, has no electrical hook-ups, dump stations or showers. Water, vault toilets and trash services are provided at each.

MM 33 Hwy. 7 |

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Alpine Lakes Campgrounds

Jamestown

Miller Rock

OHV Roads

Timberline Falls

Trailheads

TRAILS

Bunce School

OHV Road l n

Buchanan Pass Trail n u

Coney Flats OHV Road u

Coney Lake Trail n

Middle Saint Vrain

OHV Road uu

Sourdough Trail n

South Saint Vrain Trail n

Ceran Saint Vrain Trail l

At the confluence of the North and South St. Vrain creeks, Lyons — known for the local sandstone quarried since the 1880s — is a “small town with big character.” Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy abundant hiking, biking and river recreation opportunities. Its unique variety of shops and restaurants are 97 percent independently owned and is home to historic buildings, museum, original Oskar Blues, eclectic public art, Planet Bluegrass music festivals and more. Learn more at lyonscolorado.com and townoflyons.com.

LAVERN M. JOHNSON PARK & CAMPGROUND

Bounded on three sides by the North St. Vrain Creek and sandstone cliffs, LaVern M. Johnson Park, 600 Park Drive, offers an abundance of recreational opportunities including picnic areas, RV and tent camping with full hookups, playground, quarter-mile whitewater park for kayakers and tubers and a splash pad. Rent tubes, stand up

paddle boards, life jackets, river shoes and dry bags on site. Learn more at townoflyons.com/349/LaVern-M-Johnson-Park.

BOHN PARK

Bohn Park has picnic facilities, restrooms, pedestrian bridge to 4th Avenue, ball fields, skate park, playground, trail connections and more. There is a parking fee every day. No camping is allowed.

Peaceful Valley and Sawtooth Mountain

Elevation: 8,500’

1 4 .9

Elevation: 8,200’

FERNCLIFF

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Market, Laundry & Liquor Store

Scenic Overlook TRAILS

Bright Trail n

Bunce School

OHV Road l n u

Elevation: 8,428’

Ferncliff is an unincorporated area near Allespark named for a green-draped cliff overlooking the valley. It was home to Ferncliff Ranch, a guest ranch founded in 1910. By 1943, the ranch had also become the first certified dairy in the state. Over time the area grew into a small community of year-round residents.

BRIGHT TRAILHEAD | MM 17.1 Hwy. 7

Bright Trailhead on the south rim of North St. Vrain Creek Canyon provides access to Bright Trail (#921) with canyon and National Park peak views. It is 1.6 miles up Taylor Mountain OHV Road (N.F. Road 330).

Look for the Pine Valley Subdivision sign on CO. Hwy. 7 one mile south of CO. Hwy. 7 Business turn-off.

BUNCE SCHOOL ROAD | MM 18.7 Hwy. 7

This 9.5-mile trail from CO. Hwy. 7 to Peaceful Valley is popular trail for a wide range of OHV driving. There are numerous side trails and abundant dispersed camping. The trails range from easy to difficult and there is something for every skill level including a military plane crash site and unique natural features. Businesses in Estes Park rent and deliver ATVs to this site.

ALLENSPARK

USE HIGHWAY 7 BUSINESS ROUTE

Alonzo Allen homesteaded near Taylor Mountain in 1850 and gave his name to the community, established about 1870. Dancing was the primary recreation through the mid-1870s. The village, known for its quiet, tranquil setting, grew in the early 20th century when camping and skiing became popular. The area is home to The Old Gallery, restaurants, churches, post office, gift shop, lodging and more.

THE OLD GALLERY | MM 14.9 Hwy. 7

Art Gallery, Community Center & Visitor Center

Gift Shop

Campground (Nat'l Forest)

Saint Vrain Mountain Trailhead

Wild Basin Area –R.M.N.P. TRAILS

Buchanan Pass Trail n

Park Creek Trail n

Saint Vrain Mountain Trail u

The Old Gallery is a community center with visitor information, restrooms, nature store, visual and performing arts, community events, internet access and more. Learn more at theoldgallery.org.

OLIVE RIDGE CAMPGROUND | MM 13.5 Hwy. 7

This campground between Allenspark and Meeker Park has 56 sites for tents, campers, trailers and RVs. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets and trash services are provided. There is no water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations or showers. First-come, first-served sites are available, but are usually taken for the weekend by Friday morning. Arrive early or consider reservations.

ST. VRAIN MOUNTAIN TRAILHEAD | MM 14.9 Hwy. 7 + 2 miles

St. Vrain Mountain Trail (#915) enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness and intersects with Rock Creek Trail and Buchanan Pass Trail (#910). Parking is limited. Take C.R. 107 / Ski Road south for 1.5 miles. N.F. Road 116.1 heads uphill to the right .5 mile to the trailhead.

WILD BASIN AREA | MM 12.8 Hwy. 7

7 Washington Street Allenspark, CO 80510 303-747-2559

Mon-Fri: 9:30–1 & 1:30–4 Sat: 10-1:45

Rich in wildlife and scenery, this deep valley has rivers, waterfalls and lakes rimmed by remote, jagged peaks. There are several trailheads. An entrance pass is required. See page 35.

Twin Lakes and Tanima Peak at Wild Basin

SKI RD / C.R. 107

MEEKER PARK

Established with a few summer cabins on an 160acre homestead below 13,911-foot Mt. Meeker in 1922, this resort grew to include a two-story lodge, recreational hall and numerous private cabins.

CHAPEL ON THE ROCK | MM 10.7 Hwy. 7

Visit the historic St. Catherine of Siena Chapel, also known as the “Chapel on the Rock.” The church, with Mt. Meeker in the background, is a well-known landmark and popular photo stop.

LONGS PEAK CAMPGROUND – R.M.N.P. | MM 9 Hwy. 7

This small, tents-only campground at a 9,500 feet has vault toilets. Campers must bring their own drinking water. See page 35.

MEEKER PARK LODGE & STABLES | MM 11.7 Hwy. 7

The hand-crafted log lodge and cabins are a perfect vacation retreat and rest stop. Meeker Park Stables offers daily trail rides from its historic stables where they've been leading rides since 1930. Visit themeekerparklodge.com or call 303-747-2266 to learn more.

MEEKER PARK OVERFLOW CAMP | MM 11.1 Hwy. 7

There are 29 first-come, first-served campsites for tents and small trailers. Picnic table, fire ring, bear locker and portable toilets are provided. There is no drinking water, electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers and sites fill to capacity on weekends.

MEEKER PARK PICNIC AREA | MM 11.1 Hwy. 7

The picnic area offers eight picnic sites with large parking area, picnic tables, grills and vault toilets. It is on the east side of CO. Hwy. 7 across from the Meeker Park Overflow Campground.

ESTES PARK

Adestination resort by the 1870s, Estes Park was named for its first permanent European settler, Joel Estes, who was looking to graze cattle and built a homestead on Fish Creek in 1859. Drawn by the pristine mountain surroundings, visitors to the area included gunslingers, ranchers and inventors — including F. O. Stanley who opened his famed Stanley Hotel in 1909. The town, tied to the history of Rocky Mountain National Park, is home to numerous historic sites and museums along with hundreds of retail stores, galleries, breweries, wineries, distilleries and a large restaurant scene. There is also wide-ranging accommodations, a scenic river walk and pedestrian-friendly downtown. Lake Estes offers boating and mountain bike and horseback trails traverse nearby forests and meadows.

AERIAL TRAM | MM 6.9 U.S. 36 (Crags Drive)

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Aerial Tram

Aerial Adventure Park

Bowling Alley

Golf Courses

Horseback Riding Tours

Lake Estes

Museum & Historic Sites

Movie Theater

Mountain Coaster

Open Space Parks

Public Library

Rocky Mountain

National Park

Scenic Drives

Trailheads

Online Information

Visit estespark.colorado. gov, visitestespark.com, nps.gov/romo and nps. gov/romo/planyourvisit/ brochures.htm to learn more about Estes Park and the National Park.

Estes Park Aerial Tram provides a bird’s-eye view of the area without having to hike. Operating daily until early September, the tram is one of the few European-style cable cars in the U.S. It takes visitors to the summit of Prospect Mountain with panoramic views of Longs Peak, the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park. Find details at EstesTram.com or call 970-586-3675.

CLIMBING

The Estes Valley has been a rock climbing and mountaineering hub since the 19th century. The National Park offers some of the most beautiful climbing in the U.S. with long, unforgettable routes that attract climbers from all over. Lumpy Ridge, Big Thompson Canyon and Jurassic Park are well-known climbing spots among many. There are also short, easy climbs at Performance Park on West Elkhorn Avenue downtown. Visit mountainproject.com/area/105801865/estes-park-valley to learn more.

GOLF WITH A VIEW

Estes Park is home to two public golf courses. A Nine-Hole Course along the Big Thompson River that features par-3s, par-4s and often herds of elk. Weather permitting, it’s open year-round. An 18-Hole Course sits in a valley surrounded by spectacular mountains. Most of the year, golfers share the course with deer and elk. The Pro Shop and Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ at the Hangar are open through October.

Visit evrpd.colorado.gov/ golf-courses or call 970586-8191 for details.

HERMIT PARK OPEN SPACE | MM 3.9 U.S. 36

215 W Riverside Drive

Estes Park, CO 80517

970-586-0170

Mon-Fri: 8:30-4:30; Sat: 10-1

Hermit Park Open Space, two miles east on U.S. 36, offers 1,362 acres of forests and meadows; abundant wildlife; cabins; RV, tent and group camping; and trails for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Leashed dogs are welcome. Entrance and camping permits are required. For details, call 800-397-7795 or visit larimercamping.com.

ESTES PARK WEEKLY NEWSPAPER Trail-Gazette

ESTES PARK MUSEUM & HISTORIC HYDROPLANT

The free Estes Park Museum, 200 4th Street, includes a main gallery with images and artifacts that tell the story of Estes Park as well as the 1908 Cobb-Macdonald Cabin and Historic Boyd Building, Rocky Mountain National Park's first headquarters from 1915-1923. It’s open Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Historic Fall River Hydroplant, 1754 Fish Hatchery Road, was built in 1909 to produce electricity for Stanley Hotel and surrounding areas. Operating as an interpretive site since 2002, it is open and free Wednesday–Saturday, 1– 4 p.m., through Sept. 30. Guided tours are at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. No reservations are required. For details, call 970-586-6256 or visit estes.org/museum.

MACGREGOR RANCH MUSEUM

Explore the home of the three generations of MacGregor's who settled, homesteaded, and developed the land to become the MacGregor Ranch, 180 MacGregor Lane. The ranch was first settled in 1873 and is the only operating ranch in the area. A docent-led tour of the MacGregor Home Museum is $10. A two-hour $20 tour includes the outbuildings and barn. Advance reservations are required. Visit macgregorranch.org or call 970-586-3749 for more information.

SCENIC DRIVE TO GLEN HAVEN/DRAKE

Glen Haven, 7 miles north of Estes Park on C.R. 43 / Devil’s Gulch Road, is located in a narrow valley on the north fork of the Big Thompson River. Enjoy views of Twin Sisters, Longs Peak and the Continental Divide along the way. There is a fire station, post office and some small galleries. Glen Haven General Store, which has served the area for 100 years, has souvenirs and serves homemade cinnamon rolls, cherry cobbler, sandwiches on homemade buns and more daily all summer. For beautiful views, the Crosier Mountain Glen Haven Trail (#931-2) begins at the west end of town

From Estes Park. Head north on MacGregor Road, which becomes Devil's Gulch Road. Go about 9 miles. Complete a loop by continuing on C.R. 43 until it meets U.S. 34 / Big Thompson Canyon at Drake. Turn right on U.S. 34 to Estes Park. Watch for bighorn sheep and other wildlife.

ESTES PARKING & SHUTTLES

TRAILS

Bear Lake Trail l

Copeland Falls Trail n

Emerald Lake Trail n

Fern Lake Trail n

Gem Lake Trail n

Lake Estes Trail l

Lily Lake Trail l

Ouzel Falls n

Sprague Lake Nature Trail l

The Town of Estes Park provides a variety of free and paid parking options all summer with free and frequent trolley service connecting the parking structure, 691 N. St. Vrain Ave. / U.S. 36, with downtown. Eight parking areas require payment 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily: Town Hall, Bond Park, East Riverside, Riverside, Virginia, Wiest, Post Office and Tregent lots. Remaining public parking is free, including 11 parking areas downtown and the parking structure. Overnight parking is by permit only. The fee in paid areas is $2 per hour. Download the free Estes Parking app for near real-time availability, free and paid parking options, navigation assistance, and more. Find complete details and maps at estes.org/parking. Complete summer shuttle service information and route maps are available at estes.org/shuttles.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

One of the most popular attractions in Colorado, Rocky Mountain National Park draws millions of annual visitors to its 415 square miles of spectacular mountain beauty. It includes 359 miles of hiking trails, 150 lakes, 60 mountains taller than 12,000 feet, and the opportunity to see elk, bighorn sheep and moose. It also encompasses a spectacular range of magnificent mountain environments. Popular attractions include trails, scenic drives, fishing, climbing, mountaineering, picnicking, wildflower and wildlife viewing, horseback riding, ranger-led programs, camping and simply enjoying its world-class natural beauty.

Timed Entry Reservations are required to enter the park through Oct. 10. Two things are required: A Timed Entry Permit or a reservation with a service (in-park camping reservation, horseback riding reservation, or commercial tours); plus a Park Pass or Entrance Fee for your vehicle. All annual and national passes also need a Timed Entry Permit. There are two Timed Entry Permit options: Bear Lake Road Corridor included or Bear Lake Road excluded. Reservations are based on about 90 percent of the park’s total parking capacity. Entry Tickets are available at recreation. gov or call 877-444-6777. Reservations are not available at park entrance stations or park offices. Visit nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm for details.

Camping is popular in the park. Reserve campsites up to six months before a visit. The two first-come, first-served campgrounds fill quickly. Find campground maps and guides at nps. gov/romo/planyourvisit/maps.htm.

Fee free days are typically very busy. This year they are Aug. 4, Great American Outdoors Act Day, and Sept. 24, Public Lands Day. Most roads are paved except in Wild Basin where the road is gravel and often narrows to one lane. It isn’t suitable for large vehicles like RVs. Park only in designated areas or be ticketed.

For information about Rocky Mountain National Park, call the Information Office at 970-586-1206 or visit nps.gov/romo.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Rocky Mountain National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, weather permitting. Most people arrive by private vehicle. Be sure to get a park map and check for seasonal closures at the three entrance stations as well as the Alpine, Beaver Meadows, Fall River, Kawuneeche, Lily Lake and Moraine Park

HIKER SHUTTLES

Daily: May 27-Oct. 10

The Hiker Shuttle runs from Estes Park Visitor Center to Rocky Mountain National Park's Park & Ride Transit Hub on Bear Lake Road where passengers may transfer to Bear Lake or Moraine Park Shuttles. Visitors can park at the Estes Park Visitor Center parking garage or utilize the town of Estes Park transit system to reach the Estes Park Visitor Center. Learn more at nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit or call 970-586-1206.

HIKER SHUTTLE ROUTE

Entrance pass required

Timed reservation required

Daily: May 27–Oct.10

Fee: $2 reservation fee

Stops: Estes Park Visitor Center & Park & Ride Transit Hub in RMNP

BEAR LAKE ROUTE

Daily (free): May 27-Oct. 16

Every 10–15 min: 6:30–7

Stops: Park & Ride Hub, Bierstadt Lake Trailhead, Glacier Gorge Trailhead, Bear Lake

MORAINE PARK ROUTE

Daily (free): May 27-Oct. 16

Every 30 min: 6:30–7

Stops: Park & Ride Hub, Sprague Lake/Glacier Creek Stables, Hollowell Park, Tuxedo Park, Moraine Park Campground, Cub Lake Trailhead, Fern Lake Bus Stop.

visitor centers. During summer and fall, the park gets busy and roads and parking lots can be congested. Consider using free shuttle buses. Avoid congested parking lots and open up opportunities to do loop hikes and catch a ride back to your car. For route and schedule information, visit nps.gov/romo.

NATIONAL PARK TRAIL, CAMPGROUND AND WILDERNESS CAMPING MAPS & GUIDES

www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/maps.htm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK (East Section/Estes Park Area)

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

CABINS, HOTELS, LODGES & VACATION RENTALS

n CENTRAL CITY

Century Casino Hotel

102 Main Street • 303-582-5050 • cnty.com/central-city

Grand Z Casino Hotel 321 Gregory Street • 303-582-0800 • grandzcasinohotel.com

n BLACK HAWK

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa & Hotel 111 Richman Street • 720946-4000 • blackhawk.ameristar.com

Horseshoe Black Hawk/Isle Casino Hotel 401 Main Street • 800-843-4753 • isleblackhawk.com

Lady Luck Casino Hotel 340 Main Street • 800-843-4753

The Lodge Casino Hotel 240 Main Street • 303-582-6507

The Monarch Casino Hotel 488 Main Street • 303-582-1000

n ELDORA

• ladyluckblackhawk.com

• thelodgecasino.com

• monarchblackhawk.com

Goldminer Hotel 601 Klondike Avenue • 303-258-7770 • goldminerhotel.com

n NEDERLAND

Boulder Creek Lodge 55 Lakeview Drive • 303-258-9463

The Hop Inn Boutique Hostel

• thebouldercreeklodge.com

8 West Boulder Street • 720-514-9814 • the-hop-inn.business.site

Sundance Lodge

23942 Hwy. 119 • sundancelodgecolorado.com

n GOLD HILL

Bluebird Lodge

349 Main Street • 303-443-6475

n BOULDER COUNTY

• goldhillinn.com/lodge

Sunshine Mountain Lodge and Cabins 18078 Hwy. 7 • 303-747-2840 • sunshinemtnlodge.com

n LYONS

A-Lodge

338 Main Street • 720-204-0011 • a-lodge.com

Stone Mountain Lodge & Cabins

18055 N. St. Vrain Drive • 303-823-6091 • stonemountainlodge.com

WeeCasa Tiny House Resort

501 W. Main • 720-460-0239 • weecasa.com

n ESTES PARK

4 Seasons Inn on Fall River

1130 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-5693 • 4-seasonsinn.com

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn 927 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-4585 • alpinetrailridgeinn.com

Annie’s Mountain Retreat

2375 Eagle Cliff Road • 833-686-5683 • anniesmountainretreat.com

Appenzell Inn

1100 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-2023 • appenzellinn.com

Aspen Brook Vacation Homes

2340 Aspen Brook Drive • 970-586-3748 • aspenbrook.com

Aspen Winds on Fall River

1051 Fall River Court • 970-586-6010 • aspenwinds.com

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

1260 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-4476 • bestwestern.com

Black Canyon Inn

800 MacGregor Avenue • 970-586-8113 • blackcanyoninn.com

Blue Door Inn

1220 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-4421 • bluedoorinnestes.com

Boulder Brook on Fall River

1900 Fall River Road • 970-586-0910 • boulderbrook.com

Bradshaw Cottages

243 E. Riverside Drive • 970-577-9501 • bradshawcottages.com

Brynwood On The River

710 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-3475 • brynwood.com

Cabins at Rams Horn Village Resort

1565 Hwy. 66 • 800-229-4676 • luxuryestesparkcabins.com

Castle Mountain Lodge

1520 Fall River Road • 970-586-3664 • castlemountainlodge.com

Cliffside Cottages

2445 Hwy. 66 • 970-586-4839 • cliffsidecottages.com

Columbine Inn (adults only)

1540 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-4533 • estescolumbineinn.com

Coyote Mountain Lodge

1340 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-4376 • coyotemountainlodge.com

The Dao House

6120 Hwy. 7 • 970-586-4094 • daohouse.com

Deer Crest on Fall River

1200 Fall River Road • 800-331-2324 • deercrestresort.com

Della Terra Mountain Chateau

3501 Fall River Road • 970-586-2501 • dellaterramountainchateau.com

Discovery Lodge

800 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-3336 • estesdiscoverylodge.com

Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Park 1665 Hwy. 66 • 970-586-5342 • elkmeadowrv.com

Estes Lake Lodge

1850 N. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-779-7455 • esteslakelodge.com

Estes Park Condos/Timber Mountain House

1400 David Drive • 970-577-0068 • estesparkcondos.com

Estes Park KOA Holiday

2051 Big Thompson Avenue

Estes Park Property Management

320 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-1606 • estesrentals.com

Estes Village Inn

1040 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-5338

Evergreens on Fall River

1500 Fish Hatchery Road • 970-577-9786 • evergreensonfallriver.com

Fall River Cabins

1710 Fall River Road • 800-255-4118 • fallrivercabins.com

Fall River Village Resort

200 Filbey Court • 970-325-6864 • fallrivervillage.com

Fawn Valley Inn

2760 Fall River Road • 800-672-9289 • rockymtnresorts.com

LODGING 37-38 FOOD & DRINK 39-43 SHOPPING 44-48

THE GUIDE

CABINS, HOTELS, LODGES & VACATION RENTALS

n ESTES PARK continued

Gilded Pine Meadows Bed & Breakfast

861 Big Horn Drive • 970-586-2124 • gildedpinemeadows.com

Happy Family Rentals at the Lofts of Estes

150 E. Riverside Drive • 800-726-3728 • happyfamilyrentals.com

Hotel Estes

1240 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-3382 • hotelestes.com

Idlewilde by the River

2282 Hwy. 66 • 970-586-3864 • idlewilde.net

Inn on Fall River

1660 Fall River Road • 800-255-4118 • innonfallriver.com

Kokopelli Inn

6777 U.S. 36 • 970-213-8692 • kokopelliinn.net

The Landing at Estes Park

1774 Hwy. 66 • 970-820-0118 • thelandingestespark.com

Lazy R Cottages

891 Moraine Avenue • 800-672-9289 • rockymtnresorts.com

L R Taylor Cabins

135 Boyd Lane • 888-575-2378 • lrtaylorcabins.com

The Maxwell Inn

553 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2833 • themaxwellinn.com

McGregor Mountain Lodge

2815 Fall River Road • 970-586-3457 • mcgregormountainlodge.com

Misty Mountain Lodge

232 E. Riverside Drive

• 855 441-4100 • mistymountainlodge.net

Mountain Shadows Resort

871 Riverside Drive

• 970-577-0397 • mountainshadows.com

Mountain View Vacation Rentals

1004A S. Saint Vrain • 970-222-2622 • mountainviewvacation.com

Murphy’s Resort

1650 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-480-2955 • murphysresort.com

Murphy’s River Lodge

481 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-480-5081

Nicky’s Resort

• murphysriverlodge.com

1360 Fall River Road • 970-586-5377 • nickysresort.com

Olympus Lodge

2365 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-8141 • olympuslodge.com

Peak to Peak Lodge

760 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-586-4451

Pine Haven Resort

1580 Fall River Road • 800-586-3184

Ponderosa Lodge

• peaktopeaklodge.com

• estesparkcabins.com

1820 Fall River Road • 970-586-4233 • ponderosa-lodge.com

Ponderosa Realty & Management 1751 N. Lake Avenue • 970-586-6500 • ponderosainc.com

Quality Inn

1450 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-2358 • qualityinnestespark.com

The Residences at The Stanley Hotel

333 Wonderview Avenue • 970-577-4000 • stanleyresidences.com

The Ridgeline Hotel 101 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-480-0110 •ridgelinehotel.com

River Spruce Cabins

2334 Hwy. 66 • 970-586-4543 • riverspruce.com

River Rock Cottages

311 Virginia Drive • 970) 586-2760 • theriverrockcottages.com

River Stone Resorts & Bear Paw Suites

2120 Fall River Road • 970-586-4005 • riverstoneresorts.com

RiverWood on Fall River

525 Fall River Lane • 970-586-0505 • riverwoodestes.com

Rockmount Cottages

1852 Hwy 66 • 970-586-4168 • rockmountcottages.com

Rocky Creek Lodge

1060 Mary’s Lake Road • 970-657-3033 • rockycreeklodge.com

Rocky Mountain Resorts

2760 Fall River Road • 800-672-9289 • rockymtnresorts.com

Romantic RiverSong

1766 Lower Broadview Road • 970-586-4666 • romanticriversong.com

The Rustic Acre

650 S. St. Vrain • 970-888-1477 • rusticacre.com

Rustic River Cabins

2550 U. S. Highway 34 • 970-586-8493 • rusticrivercabins.com

Seven Keys Lodge 4900 Hwy. 7 • 970-586-5397 • sevenkeyslodge.com

Silver Moon Inn

175 Spruce Drive • 970-586-6006 • silvermooninn.com

SkyRun Estes Park Vacation Rentals

1692 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-235-5550 • estespark.skyrun.com

Solitude Cabins & Lodge

1885 Sketch Box Lane • 970-577-7777 • solitudecabins.com

Sonnenhof Lakewood Manor Bed & Breakfast

650 Lakewood Court • 970-577-0397 • innsofestespark.com

Spruce Lake RV Park

1050 Mary’s Lake Road • 970-586-2889 • sprucelakerv.com

The Stanley Hotel 333 Wonderview Avenue • 970-577-4000 • stanleyhotel.com

Streamside on Fall River

1260 Fall River Road • 970-586-6464 • streamsideonfallriver.com

Stonebrook Resort (adults only)

1710 Fall River Road • 970-586-4629 • stonebrookresort.com

Sunnyside Knoll Resort

1675 Fall River Road • 800-672-9289 • rockymtnresorts.com

Skyline Cottages

1752 Hwy. 66 • 970-586-2886 • skyline-cottages-estes-park.booked.net

Taharaa Mountain Lodge

3110 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-577-0098 • taharaa.com

Timber Creek Chalets 2115 Fall River Road • 800-672-9289 • rockymtnresorts.com

Triple R Cottages

2760 Fall River Road • 800-672-9289 • rockymtnresorts.com

Twin Owls Motor Lodge

700 N. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-586-4471

Vacasa Vacation Rentals

1200 Graves Avenue • vacasa.com

Valhalla Resort

2185 Eagle Cliff Road • 970-586-3284 • valhallaresort.com

Whispering Pines Cottages on the River

2646 Big Thomspon Ave. • (970) 586-5258 • whisperingpinesestes.com

Wildwood Inn 2801 Fall River Road • 970-586-7804 • esteswildwoodinn.com

Woodlands on Fall River 1888 Fall River Road • 970-586-0404 • woodlandsestes.com

Workshire Lodge 690 Fall River Road • 970-586-2198 • workshirelodge.com

WorldMark Estes Park

701 Riverside Dr. • 970-577-7517 • worldmark.wyndhamdestinations.com

YMCA of the Rockies - Estes Park Center 2515 Tunnel Road • 970-586-3341 • ymcarockies.org

All information subject to change. Call to confirm.

BARS, TAVERNS & SALOONS

FOOD & DRINK – THE GUIDE

Celebrations Bar / Retro Deli & Tavern (Century Casino)

102 Main Street • 303-582-5050 • cnty.com/central-city

Gold Coin Saloon (Easy Street Casino)

120 Main Street • 303-582-5914 • easystreetcentralcity.com

Play Maverick Sports Sportsbook (Grand Z Hotel Casino)

321 Gregory Street • 303-582-0800 • grandzcasinohotel.com

n BLACK HAWK

Bar 8042 / Barstool Sportsbook (Ameristar Casino)

111 Richman Street • 720-946-6172 • blackhawkameristar.com

B Bar / Draftkings Sportsbook (Bally’s Black Hawk North)

300 Main Street • 303-582-5600 • ballysblackhawk.com

Cabaret Stage Bar/ Chophouse Lounge (Monarch Casino)

488 Main Street • 303-582-1000 • monarchblackhawk.com

Brew Brothers (Horseshoe Black Hawk/Isle Casino) open soon

401 Main St. • 800-843-4753 • caesars.com/horseshoe-black-hawk

Escape Bar / High Limit Bar / Splash 23 Bar (Monarch Casino)

488 Main Street • 303-582-1000 • monarchblackhawk.com

Gold Bar (Bally’s Black Hawk West)

261 Main Street • 303-582-1650 • ballysblackhawk.com

Main Floor Bar (Saratoga Casino)

101 Main Street • 303-582-6100 • saratogacasinobh.com

Mountain Poppy Boutique & Gift + Bar See ad page 11

317 Gregory Street • facebook.com/mountainpoppyboutique

O’Sheas Casino (Lady Luck)

340 Main Street • 303-998-7777 • ladyluckblackhawk.com

Roxy Bar & Restaurant (Horseshoe Black Hawk/Isle Casino)

401 Main Street • 800-843-4753 • caesars.com/horseshoe-black-hawk

Wild Card Saloon & Casino

120 Main Street • 303-582-3412 • wildcardsaloon.com

n GILPIN COUNTY

The Last Shot 17268 Hwy. 119 • 303-642-7870

Covered Wagon Restaurant & Saloon

15 E. First Street • 303-258-7578 • coveredwagonrestaurant.com

BREWERIES, DISTILLERIES & WINERIES

CITY

Dostal Alley Brewpub & Casino

116 Main Street • 303-582-1610 • dostalalley.com

n ROLLINSVILLE

Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending

51 Main Street, Unit A • 719-838-2181 • howlinwindbrewing.com

Gold Dirt Distillery/Stage Stop Pub open soon

60 Main Street • 773-540-9800 • golddirtdistillery.com

n NEDERLAND

Augustina’s Winery (Caribou Shopping Center)

20 Lakeview Drive • coloradowine.com

Busey Brews Smokehouse & Brewery See ad page 25

70 E. First Street • 855-633-2739 • buseybrews.com

Knotted Root Brewing Company See ad page 23

250 N. Caribou Street • 303-258-3771 • knottedrootbrewing.com

Very Nice Brewing Company See ad page 22

20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 112 • 303-258–3770 • verynicebrewing.com

n LYONS

MainStage Brewing

450 Main Street • 303-981-9250 • mainstagebrewing.com

Ned’s Restaurant

121 N. Jefferson Street • 303-258-0614 • facebook.com/eatatneds

Gold Hill Inn

401 Main Street • 303-443-6461 • goldhillinn.com

Gold Hill Store & Pub

531 Main Street • 303-443-7724 • goldhillstore.com

Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria See ad page 33

6 Ski Road • 303-747-9000 • facebook.com/RockCreekTavern

Pizza Bar 66

430 Main Street • 303-823-6262 • pizzabar66.com

The Prickly Pear Tavern 160 E. Main Street • 720-790-1984 • thepricklypeartavern.com

The Barrel 215 Moraine Ave. • 970-616-2090 • thebarrel.beer

Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill

451 S. St. Vrain • 970-586-7287 • cousinpatspubandgrill.com

Estes Park Full Throttle S'loonshine & Grill open soon

231 Morane Avenue

Elevations Eatery & Bar open soon 153 E. Elkhorn Avenue

Latitude 105 Alehouse 101 S. St Vrain Avenue • 970-527-1500 • ridgelinehotel.com

Lonigans Grill & Pub

110 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-4346 • lonigans.com

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern 1675 Hwy. 66 • 970-586-4116 • rockinnestes.com

The Slab Outdoor Pub 116 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-8904 • theslab.pub

The Wheel Bar 132 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-9381 • thewheelbar.com

The Whiskey Bar at Cascades Stanley Hotel, 333 Wonderview Ave. • 970-577-4000 • stanleyhotel.com

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

303 Main Street • 303-823-6685 • oskarbluesfooderies.com

Spirit Hound Distillers 4196 Ute Highway • 303-823-5696 • spirithounds.com

Avant Garde Aleworks

920 Dunraven Street • 970-591-2700 • avantgardealeworks.com

Elkins Distilling Tasting Room & Mercantile

37 E. Elkhorn Avenue • elkinsdistilling.com

Estes Park Brewery

470 Prospect Village Drive • 970-586-5421 • epbrewery.com

Estes Park Distilling Company

124 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2044 • estesparkdistillingco.com

Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company

531 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-235-1752 • lumpyridgebrewing.com

Rock Cut Brewing Company

390 W. Riverside Drive • 970-586-7300 • rockcutbrewing.com

Snowy Peaks Winery

292 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-2099 • snowypeakswinery.com

n GOLD HILL

n ALLENSPARK

n LYONS n ESTES PARK

n NEDERLAND

n ESTES PARK

THE GUIDE –

CANDY, ICE CREAM & PASTRIES

n CENTRAL CITY

Bravo Italiano and Caffe 42 109 Eureka Street • 720-357-7104

Eureka Street Popcorn 115 Eureka Street • eurekastreetpopcorn.com

n BLACK HAWK

The B & C: Black Hawk Bean & Cream 135 Clear Creek Street • 303-582-0306 • thebandc.com

n COAL CREEK CANYON

Wondervu Café 33492 Hwy. 72 • 303-642-7197 • wondervucafe.net

n NEDERLAND

Blue Owl Books & Boutique 176 Hwy. 119 • 303-258-3695 • facebook.com/blueowlbooks

New Moon Bakery (Wolftongue Square) 1 W. First Street • 303-258–3569 • newmoonbakery.com

The Train Cars Coffee & Yogurt Company 101 CO. Hwy. 119 • 303-258-2455 • thetraincarscoffee.com

n FERNCLIFF

Ferncliff Food & Fuel 1083 Hwy. 7 Business • 970-744-4007 fernclifffoodandfuel.wixsite.com/specials

n LYONS

Lyons Dairy Bar 138 Main Street • 303-823-5800 • thenewlyonsdairybar.com

Moxie Mercantile 355 Main Street • 720-775-5589 • moxiebreadco.com

St. Vrain Market, Deli & Bakery 455 Main Street • 303-823-5225 • stvrainmarket.com

n PINEWOOD SPRINGS

Colorado Cherry Company 12311 N. St. Vrain • 303-823-2324 • coloradocherrycompany.com

n ESTES PARK

Caramel Corn 144 E. Elkhorn Ave. • 970-577-1216 • facebook.com/ep.caramel.corn

Caramel Crisp 108 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-9927

Cinnamon’s Bakery 920 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-480-1501 • cinnamonsestespark.com

COFFEE & TEA

Ante Up Café at Mayor Willies

125 Main Street • 970-501-7842 • Anteupcafe.com

Bravo Italiano and Caffe 42

109 Eureka Street • 720-357-7104

Retro Deli & Dazbog Coffee at Century Casino

102 Main Street • 303-582 -5050 • Cnty.com/Central-City

The B&C: Black Hawk Bean & Cream

135 Clear Creek Street • 303-582-0306 • thebandc.com

Java, Etc. /Starbucks (Monarch Casino)

488 Main Street • 303-582-1000 • monarchblackhawk.com

Starbucks (Ameristar Casino)

111 Richman Street • 720-946-4186 • blackhawkameristar.com

Starbucks (Horseshoe Black Hawk/Isle Casino)

401 Main Street • 800-843-4753 • isleblackhawk.com

Z Café/Starbucks (Grand Z Casino)

321 Gregory Street • 303-582-0800 • grandzcasinohotel.com

All information subject to change. Call to confirm.

Colorado Cherry Company (Stanley Hotel)

333 Wonderview Ave. • 970-577-4045 • coloradocherrycompany.com

The Daily Donut

865 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-9866 • estesdailydonut.com

Danish Cone Factory

191 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-8624

Donut Haus (Tiny Town Sinclair)

860 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-2988 • donuthaus-estespark.com

Dairy Queen

218 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-4939 • dairyqueen.com

Estes Park General Store & Old Fashioned Candy

102 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-3623 • estesparkgeneralstore.com

Flavor Of Rockies Ice Cream

101 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-4374 • flavoroftherockies.com

Glen Haven General Store

7499 C.R. 43 Devils Gulch • 970-586 2560 • glenhavengeneralstore.com

Hayley’s Ice Cream

102 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-4207

Laura’s Fine Candies

129 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-4004 • laurasestespark.com

Munchin House

130 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-8483 • themunchinhouse.com

Notchtop Bakery & Café (Stanley Village)

459 E. Wonder View • 970-586-0272 • thenotchtop.com

The Old Fashion Candy Store

102 W. Elkhorn Ave. • 970-586-3623 • estesparkgeneralstore.com

Purple Mountain Taffy Company

121 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-3407 • purplemountaintaffy.com

Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy

356 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Unit 3 • 970-577-1688 • rocketfizz.com

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (Lower Stanley Village)

517 Big Thompson • 970-586-6601 • rmcf.com

Scratch Deli & Bakery

911 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-8383

Sundae Saloon

125 Moraine Ave. • 970-586-5652 • fb.com/estesparkicecream

The Taffy Shop

121 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-4548 • originaltaffyshop.com

You Need Pie! Café & Bakery (Lower Stanley Village) 509 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-7437 • youneedpie.com

n ROLLINSVILLE

Melt Coffee (Howlin Wind Brewing & Blending) 51 Main Street • 225-278-0977

n NEDERLAND

Blue Owl Books & Boutique 176 Hwy. 119 • 303-258-3695 • facebook.com/blueowlbooks

New Moon Bakery (Wolftongue Square) 1 W. 1st Street • 303-258–3569 • newmoonbakery.com

Salto Coffee Works 112 E. 2nd Street • 303-258–3537 • saltocoffeeworks.com

The Train Cars Coffee & Yogurt Company 101 CO. Hwy. 119 • 303-258-2455 • thetraincarscoffee.com

n LYONS

Barking Dog Café

31 W. Main Street • 303-823-9600 • facebook.com/barkingdogcafe

Moxie Mercantile 355 Main Street • 720-775-5589 • moxiebreadco.com

n CENTRAL CITY

n BLACK HAWK

All information subject to change. Call to confirm.

FOOD & DRINK – THE GUIDE

Mile High Coffee House

356 Elkhorn Avenue • 970-889-0602

The Bird’s Nest

1221 High Drive • thebirds-nest.com

Café at Trail Ridge (Rocky Mountain National Park)

Trail Ridge Road • 970-586-2133 • shop.trailridgegiftstore.com

Coffee On The Rocks

510 Moraine Ave. • 970-586-3137 • facebook.com/coffeeontherocks510

Colorado Cherry Company (Stanley Hotel)

333 Wonderview Ave. • 970-577-4045 • coloradocherrycompany.com

Inkwell & Brew

150 E. Elkhorn Avenue, 970-342-1297 • inkwellbrew.com

Kind Coffee

470 E. Elkhorn Avenue, 970-586-5206 • kindcoffee.com

Ante Up Café

125 Main Street • 970-501-7842 • anteupcafe.com

Bravo Italiano and Caffe 42

109 Eureka Street • 720-357-7104

Carousel Café (Dory’s Dozens Market) open soon

430 Lawrence Street • 303-582-5774 • dorydozensdelights.com

Dostal Alley Brewpub & Pizza (Dostal Alley)

116 Main Street • 303-582-1610 • dostalalley.net

Dragon Tiger Noodle Company (Dragon Tiger Casino)

132 Lawrence Street • 303-582-5623 • Maverickgaming.com

Grand Bistro / The Grill / Z Café (Grand Z Casino)

321 Gregory Street • 303-582-0800

• Grandzcasinohotel.com

Mid-City Grill / Retro Deli & Tavern (Century Casino)

102 Main Street • 303-582-5050

• cnty.com/Central-City

Millie’s Restaurant (Easy Street Casino)

120 Main Street • 303-582-5914

• easystreetcentralcity.com

Stella’s Cafe (Famous Bonanza Casino)

107 Main Street • 303-582-5914 • famousbonanza.com

The B&C: Black Hawk Bean & Cream

135 Clear Creek Street • 303-582-0306 • thebandc.com

Bistro Mariposa / The Buffet / The Chophouse (Monarch Casino)

488 Main Street • 303-582-1000 • monarchblackhawk.com

Bull Durham Casino Snack Bar (Bull Durham)

110 Main Street • 303-582-0810

• bulldurhamcasino.com

Casino Café & Grill / Creekside Deli (Bally’s Black Hawk North)

321 Main Street • 303-582-2600 • ballys.com/black-hawk

Centennial Buffet (Ameristar Casino)

111 Richman Street • 720-946-4000 • blackhawkameristar.com

Dash Café (Horseshoe Black Hawk/Isle Casino)

401 Main Street • 1-800-The-Isle • isleblackhawk.com

Fireside Kitchen (Ameristar Casino)

111 Richman Street • 720-946-4142 • blackhawkameristar.com

Full House Café (Bally’s Black Hawk West)

321 Main Street • 303-582-2600

• ballys.com/black-hawk

Jake’s Deli & Season’s Buffet (The Lodge Casino)

240 Main Street • 303-582-1771 • thelodgecasino.com

JKQ BBQ & Grill at Crooks Palace See ad on page 13

200 Gregory Street • 720-316-1361 • facebook.com/jkqbbq

Mocha Angelos

133 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-1957

Raven’s Roast Coffee Lounge (Old Church Shops)

157 W. Elkhorn Ave • 970-586-4326 • facebook.com/ravensroast

Starbucks Coffee (Lower Stanley Village)

537 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-1600 • starbucks.com

Starbucks Coffee at Safeway (Stanley Village)

451 E. Wonderview Avenue • 970-586-4447 • starbucks.com

Tram Top Coffee Shop

420 E. Riverside Dr. • 970-475-4094 • facebook.com/tramtopcoffeeshop

Main Street Café (Saratoga Casino)

101 Main Street • 303-582-6100 • saratogacasinobh.com

Monarch Chophouse & Twenty-Four 7 (Monarch Casino)

488 Main Street • 303-582-1000 • monarchblackhawk.com

Mustang Grill (Z Casino)

101 Gregory Street • 303-271-2500 • zcasinobh.com

Red Dolly Restaurant (Red Dolly Casino)

530 Gregory Street • 303-582-1100 • thereddollycasino.com

Roxy Bar & Restaurant (Horseshoe Black Hawk/Isle Casino)

401 Main St. • 800-843-4753 • caesars.com/horseshoe-black-hawk

Sasquatch Grill (Sasquatch Casino)

125 Gregory Street • 720-880-1616 • sasquatchcasino.com

Taco Cantina (Lady Luck Casino)

340 Main Street • 800-843-4753 • ladyluckblackhawk.com

Waypost Deli (Ameristar Casino)

111 Richman Street • 720-946-4001 • blackhawkameristar.com

White Buffalo Grille (The Lodge Casino) 240 Main Street • 303-582-6375 • thelodgecasino.com

Wild Card Restaurant 120 Main Street • 303-582-3412 • wildcardsaloon.com

The Holistic Homestead

972 Golden Gate Canyon • 303-582-3001 • theholistichomestead.org

The Last Shot Restaurant 17268 Hwy. 119 • 303-642-7870

facebook.com/RoysLastShot

Toss: Wood Fired Eatery open soon 41 Main Street • tosswoodfired.com

Last

Wondervu Café

laststandtavern.com

Backcountry Pizza (Caribou Shopping Center) 20 Lakeview Drive

backcountrypizza.com

Busey Brews Smokehouse & Brewery See ad page 25 70 E. First Street

buseybrews.com

coveredwagonrestaurant.com

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THE GUIDE – FOOD & DRINK

RESTAURANTS

Decent Bagel

95 E. First Street • 720-882-6063 • decentbagel.com

The Deli at 8236 See ad page 21 34 E. First Street • 303-258-1113 • thedeliat8236.com

The Dynamite Shack Food Truck

facebook.com/The-Dynamite-Shack-101451645481847

I & I Caribbean Café: Jerk Barbecue Weekends (Blue Owl Books) 176 Hwy. 119 • 303-258-3695 • facebook.com/BlueOwlBooks

Kaleidoscope Kitchen Food Truck

85 E. First Street • 303-815-2242 • kaleikitchen.com

Kathmandu Restaurant 110 N. Jefferson Street • 303-258-1169 • nepalidining.com

Mountain People’s Co-op

30 E. First Street • 303–258–7500

Ned’s Restaurant

121 N. Jefferson Street • 303-258-0614 • facebook.com/eatatneds

New Moon Bakery (Wolftongue Square)

1 W. First Street • 303-258–3569 • newmoonbakery.com

Roasted Toad BBQ Food Truck

229 Hwy. 119

Salto Coffee Works

112 E. Second Street • 303-258–3537 • saltocoffeeworks.com

The Train Cars Coffee & Yogurt Company 101 CO. Hwy. 119 • 303-258-2455 • thetraincarscoffee.com

Tres Gringos (Caribou Shopping Center) 20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 207 • 303-258 3170 • tresgringoscantina.com

Ubon Thai Cuisine 155 Hwy. 119 • 303-258-3194 • nedthairestaurant.com

Jackleggers Mercantile

62 Utica Street

Marroccos Family Dining 8 Utica Street • 303-459-0358

Millsite Inn See ad page 29 44365 Hwy. 72 • 720-547-9438

Gold Hill Inn

401 Main Street • 303-443-6461

Gold Hill Store & Pub 531 Main Street • 303-443-7724

Jamestown Mercantile 108 Main Street • 303-442-5847

Cliff Side Tacos

• millsiteinn.wixsite.com/millsiteinn

• goldhillinn.com

• goldhillstore.com

• jamestownmercantile.com

30 Main Street, Unit C • 303-747-9310

Ferncliff Food & Fuel

1083 Hwy. 7 Business • 970-744-4007

• cliffsidetacos.com

fernclifffoodandfuel.wixsite.com/specials

Meadow Mountain Café 441 Hwy. 7 Bus. • 303-747-2541 • facebook.com/meadowmtncafe

Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria See ad page 33

6 Ski Road • 303-747-9000 • facebook.com/RockCreekTavern

All information subject to change. Call to confirm.

Barking Dog Café 431 W Main Street • 303-823-9600 • facebook.com/barkingdogcafe

Cluck-n-Burger Food Truck

4196 Ute Hwy. • 720-526-5989 • facebook.com/cnblyons

Julie’s Thai Kitchen 138 Main Street • 303-823-2327 • juliesthaikitchen.com

Kinfolk Pizza & Chicken (MainStage Brewing)

450 Main Street • 720-400-8075 • kinfolkpizzachicken.com

La Mariposa Restaurant & Margarita House

112 E Main Street • 303-823-5595 • lamariposalyons.com

Lyons Dairy Bar 138 Main Street • 303-823-5800 • thenewlyonsdairybar.com

Mojo Taqueria

216 E. Main Street • 303-823-2321 • mojotaqueria.com

Moxie Mercantile

355 Main Street • 720-775-5589 • moxiebreadco.com

Oskar Blues Grill & Brew 303 Main Street • 303-823-6685 • oskarbluesfooderies.com

The Prickly Pear Tavern

160 E. Main Street • 720-790-1984 • thepricklypeartavern.com

Pizza Bar 66

430 Main Street • 303-823-6262 • pizzabar66.com

Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ 228 Main Street • 303-823-7427 • smokindavesbbq.com

The Stone Cup 442 High Street • 303-823-2345 • thestonecup.com

Antonio’s Real New York Pizza 1560 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-7275 • estesparkpizza.com

Big Horn Restaurant 401 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2792 • estesparkbighorn.com

Bird & Jim

915 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-9832 • birdandjim.com

The Bird’s Nest

1221 High Drive • thebirds-nest.com

Bob & Tony’s Pizza (Estes Park Distilling Company) 124 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2044 • estesparkdistillingco.com

Burgers & Gyros on Moraine Avenue

861 Moraine Ave. • 970-586-3137 • bossburgers-463305.square.site

Brunch & Co. (Stanley Hotel)

333 Wonderview Ave. • 970-472-4104 • stanleyhotel.com

Café at Trail Ridge (Rocky Mountain National Park)

Trail Ridge Road • 970-586-2133 • shop.trailridgegiftstore.com

Café De Pho Thai

225 W. Riverside Drive • 970-577-0682 • cafedephothai.com

Cafe Mess Coffee Truck

facebook.com/caffeinatedtruck

Casa Grande Of Estes Park

210 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-0799 • casagrandemexicana.com

Cascades Restaurant & Lounge (Stanley Hotel)

333 Wonderview Avenue • 970-577-4001 • stanleyhotel.com

Chelito’s Mexican

145 Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-0886 • chelitos-restaurant.com

Claire’s Restaurant & Bar

225 Park Lane • 970-586-9564 • clairesrestaurantandbar.com

China Garden

460 W. Riverside Drive • 970-586-2488 • chinagardenestespark.com

Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill

451 S. St. Vrain • 970-586-7287 • cousinpatspubandgrill.com

n NEDERLAND continued

n WARD

n GOLD HILL n JAMESTOWN

n FERNCLIFF

n ALLENSPARK

n ESTES PARK

n LYONS

All information subject to change. Call to confirm.

RESTAURANTS

Domino’s Pizza (Stanley Village)

457 E. Wonderview • 970-586-8181 • pizza.dominos.com

Dunraven (Estes Park Resort)

FOOD & DRINK – THE GUIDE

Notchtop Bakery & Café (Stanley Village)

459 E. Wonderview • 970-586-0272 • thenotchtop.com

Park Theatre Café (Park Theater)

132 Moraine Ave., 970-586-8904 • historicparktheatre.com

1700 Colorado Peaks Drive • 970-586-6409 • dunraveninn.com

Ed’s Cantina & Grill

390 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2919 • edscantina.com

The Egg of Estes

393 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-1173 • theeggofestes.com

El Mex-Kal

160 1st Street, 970-586-4377 • elmex-kal.com

EP Bross Food Truck

970-403-7548 • facebook.com/EPBrossFt-100556542179434

Esmeralda’s Tamale House (Stanley Village)

541 Big Thompson • 970-313-7655

Estes Park Brewery

470 Prospect Village Drive • 970-586-5421 • epbrewery.com

Estes Thai

401 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-0032

Fresh Burger Stop

860 Moraine • 970-480-1492 • freshburgerstop.smartonlineorder.com

Grubsteak Restaurant

134 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-8838 • grubsteakestespark.com

Himalayan Curry & Kebob

101 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-6226

Hunters Chop House

1690 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-6962 • hunterschophouse.com

Inkwell & Brew (Riverside Plaza)

150 E. Elkhorn Ave. • 970-342-1297 • inkwellbrew.com

Inta Juice - Estes Park

184 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Unit A • 970-577-0605 • intajuice.com/estes

Jimmy Johns

420 Steamer Drive • 970-586-4930

La Cabaña Mexican Bar & Grill

165 Virginia Drive • 970-586-1156 • lacabanabarandgrill.com

La Cocina De Mama

361 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-586-9001 • lacocinadmama.com

La Cocina de Mama Mexican Food Truck

970-586-9001 • lacocinadmama.com

Latitude 105 Alehouse (Ridgeline Hotel)

101 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-586-2332 • ridgelinehotel.com

Lazy B Chuckwagon & Show (Dao House)

6120 Hwy. 7 • 970-235-9400 • lazybchuckwagon.com

Local’s Grill

153 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-6900

Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill

110 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-4346 • lonigans.com

Mama Rose’s Restaurant

339 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-3330 • mamarosesrestaurant.com

McDonald’s

501 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-3434 • mcdonalds.com

Molly B Restaurant (Gaslight Square Shops)

200 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-2766 • mollybestespark.com

Mountain Home Café

457 E. Wonderview Ave. • 970-586-6624 • mountainhomecafe.com

Nepals Café

184 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-7035

New Village Pizza (Stanley Village)

543 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-1974 • thevillagepizza.com

Nicky’s Steakhouse & Lounge

1350 Fall River Road • 970-586-5376 • nickyssteakhouse.com

Penelope’s Burgers & Fries

229 W. Elkhorn Avenue, 970-586-2277 • penelopesburgers.com

Poppy’s Pizza & Grill

342 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-8282 • poppyspizzaandgrill.com

The Post Chicken & Beer (Stanley Hotel)

333-D E. Wonderview Ave. • 970-287-5001 • postchickenandbeer.com

Rations Food Truck roamingrations.com

Rosa’s Tacos Food Truck facebook.com/rosastacosep

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern 1675 Hwy. 66 • 970-586-4116 • rockinnestes.com

The Sandwich Mafia

100 Cleave Street • 970-591-2400 • sandwich-mafia.com

Scratch Deli & Bakery

911 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-8383

Seven Keys Lodge

4900 S. CO. Hwy. 7 • 970-586-5397 • sevenkeyslodge.com

Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew

820 Moraine Avenue • 970-577-7427 • smokindavesbbq.com

Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew at The Hangar

1480 Golf Course Road 970-586-8146 x3 • evrpd.com

Sweet Basilico

430 Prospect Village Drive • 970-586-3899 • sweetbasilico.com

Sweet River & Sage Food Truck

970-213-1864 • sweetriverandsage.com

Stella’s Place

207 Park Lane • 970-586-1889 • stellasestespark.com

Subway (Lower Stanley Village)

517 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-577-7744 • subway.com

Subway

184 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-5023 • subway.com

Tacos La Tradición

112 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-480-5680 • latradicion.isolutionss.com

Thai Kitchen

401 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-577-7112 • thaikitchenestespark.com

Tram Top Coffee Shop

420 E. Riverside Dr. • 970-475-4094 • fb.com/tramtopcoffeeshop

WayFinder Restaurant

900 Moraine Avenue • 970-586-3098 • wayfinderrestaurant.com

The Trailhead Restaurant (Rocky Mountain Gateway)

3450 Fall River Road • 970-577-0043 • trailheadrestaurant.com

Twin Owls Steakhouse (Taharaa Mountain Lodge)

3110 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-586-9344 • twinowls.net

You Need Pie! Café & Bakery (Lower Stanley Village)

509 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-586-7437 • youneedpie.com

The View Restaurant (Historic Crags Lodge)

300 Riverside Drive • 970-586-1087 • theviewestes.com

Wapiti Colorado Pub

247 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-5056; thewapitipub.com

WesTex BBQ Food Truck

940-203-0784 • westexbbq.net

The Whiskey Bar at Cascades (Stanley Hotel)

333 Wonderview Avenue • 970-577-4000 • stanleyhotel.com

The Wild Rose Restaurant

157 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2806 • wildroserestaurant.com

n ESTES PARK continued

GUIDE

SHOPPING – RETAIL

n CENTRAL CITY

Annie’s Grocery & Liquor

135 Nevada Street

Bravo Italiano and Caffe 42

109 Eureka Street • 720-357-7104

Bonfire Cannabis Recreational Dispensary (Annie’s Grocery)

135 Nevada St. • 303-582-3072 • bonfirecannabis.com

Campfire Liquors

605 Lake Gulch • 303-582-3043 • koa.com/campgrounds/denver-west

Denver West / Central City KOA Holiday Store

605 Lake Gulch • 303-582-3043 • koa.com/campgrounds/denver-west

Ermel’s Emporium/St. James Thrift Store

111 Eureka St • 303-582-1797

Eureka Street Popcorn

115 Eureka Street • eurekastreetpopcorn.com

Gilpin County Arts Association Washington Hall Gallery

117 Eureka Street • 303-582-5952 • gilpinarts.org

Golden Rose Antiques & Collectibles

107 Eureka Street • 303-330-1682

Heritage West Realty See ad page 9

430 Lawrence Street • 720-308-2744 • heritagewestrealty.net

Hawley Mercantile

121 Main St • 303-228-6926 • facebook.com/hawleymercantile

Igadi Recreational Dispensary

171 Lawrence St. • 303-582-3093 • Igadiltd.com

Red Rocks Stickers & Gifts

125 Main Street • 303-668-1741 • redrocksstickers.com

RMO: Rocky Mountain Organics Recreational Dispensary

161 Gregory Street • 303-582-3991

Tweed Leaf Recreational Dispensary

440 Lawrence St. • 303-582-5088 • tweedlife.com

Wabi Pottery

13499 Virginia Canyon • 303-582-5492 Facebook.com/wabipottery

n BLACK HAWK

Basin & Bend Outdoor Gear & Fly Shop See ad page 11

357 Gregory Street • 833-276-6263 • basinandbend.com

Blackjack Pawn

5312 CO. Hwy. 119 • 720-833-7050

Coyote Liquors

5312 Hwy. 119 • 303-582-5415

Feeney Farms Market See ad page 13

137 Clear Creek, Unit A • 303-552-2437

The Green Solution Recreational Dispensary

231 Gregory St. • 303-990-9723 • tgscolorado.com/stores/blackhawk

Make You Famous Tattoos See ad page 11

430 Gregory St. • 720-900-8885 • facebook.com/BillyTheKidTattoo

Mountain Poppy Boutique & Gift See ad page 11

317 Gregory Street • facebook.com/mountainpoppyboutique

Rocky Mountain Organics Recreational Dispensary

5312 CO. Hwy. 119 • 303-582-3669

Taylor Produce Fruit & Vegetable Stand at Z Stop

1351 Highway 119 • 970-216-0444 • facebook.com/TaylorProduce

The Woodbury Collective See ad page 11

327 Gregory Street • thewoodburycollective.com

Z Stop Gas Convenience Store

1351 Highway 119 • 303-279-0213 Maverickgaming.com/Colorado

n GILPIN COUNTY

Base Camp at Golden Gate Convenience Store

661 Hwy. 46 • 303-582-9979 • basecampco.com

The Holistic Homestead

972 Golden Gate Canyon • 303-582-3001 • theholistichomestead.org

JPAR – Modern Real Estate: Lise Friisbaastad See ad page 15 720-514-9727 • lisefriis.jpar.com

Mid-County Liquors See ad page 15

17218 Hwy. 119 • 303-642-7686

Pickle Liquor

661 Hwy. 46 • 303-582-9979 • basecampco.com

Taggarts Country Store

14936 Hwy. 119

Underground Liquor 15107 Hwy. 119 • 303-582-6034 • undergroundliquorstore.com

Dusty Rose Mountain Boutique

51 Main Street • 720-417-2673 • @dustyrosemtnboutique

Sinclair/Kwik Mart

30520 Hwy. 72 • 303-642-3061

Canyon Liquors

30550 Hwy. 72 • 303-642-3200

Alpaca Store & More

30 W. Boulder Street • 303-258-1400

Apex Gallery

25 E. First Street • 573-692-5560 • apexartshop.com

B&F Mountain Market (Caribou Shopping Center)

60 E. Lakeview Dr. • 303-258-3105

Blue Owl Books & Boutique

176 Hwy. 119 • 303-258-3695 • blueowlbooks.com

Boogie Records

110 N. Jefferson St. • 303-258-3081 • fb.com/BoogieRecordsNederland

Brightwood Music (Caribou Shopping Center)

20 Lakeview Dr., Unit 109 • 303-258-8863 brightwoodmusic.net

Carousel Of Happiness (Caribou Shopping Center) See ad page 25

20 Lakeview Drive • 303-258-3457 • carouselofhappiness.org

Dam Liquor

Caribou Shopping Center, 20 Lakeview Drive • 303-258-9002

Glass Werx/Smoker Friendly/Gasamat

22 Hwy. 72, 303-258-9240 • smokerfriendly.com

Harvest House

211 S. Bridge St. • 303-258-3144; harvesthouse.farm

Igadai Dispensary

150 N. Jefferson Street • 303-258-7058 • igadiltd.com

Indian Peaks Ace Hardware

74 Hwy. 119 S. • 303-258-3132 • indianpeaksace.com

Kaleidoscope Fine Arts Gallery (Caribou Shopping Center)

20 Lakeview Dr., Unit 210 • 303-949-3590 • kaleidoscope-finearts.com

The Kind Castle

98 Hwy. 119 • 303-258-7210 • kindcastle.com

Mountain Man Outdoor (Caribou Center) See ad page 22

20 Lakeview Drive • 303-258-3295 • mountainmangear.com

Mountain People’s Co-op

30 E. First St. • 303-258-7500 • mountainpeoplescoop.com

Nature’s Own Science & Nature

5 E. First St. • 303-258-3557 • naturesown.com

Nederland Feed & Pet

74 Hwy. 72 • 303-258-3411 • nederlandfeed.com

O’Neil Rocky Mountain Art (Caribou Shopping Center)

20 Lakeview Dr., Unit 209 • 303-717-5794 • oneilrockymountainart.com

n NEDERLAND

All information subject to change. Call to confirm.

One Brown Mouse

35 E. First Street • 303-258-1200

Peak Wine & Spirits See ad page 23

150 N. Jefferson • 303-258-3334 • peakwineandspirits.com

Perry’s Shoe Shop

114 E. Second Street • 303-443-4580 • perrysshoe.com

The Rustic Moose

26 E. First St. • 303-258-3225

The Shop (Caribou Shopping Center) See ad page 25

SHOPPING – THE GUIDE

The Corner Studios

318 Main Street • 303-903-2165 • thecornerstudios.com

Denver Recreational Dispensary

4071 Ute Hwy. • 303-830-4918 • denrec.com

Gatherings Of A Lifetime

447 Main St. • 402-469-0045 • facebook.com/Gatheringsofalifetime

HempCBD.info

138 E. Main Street, Suite 5 • 720-773-2237 • hempcbd.info

HJB Leather Designs

402 Main Street, Unit #B • 303-507-5781 • hjbdesigns.com

20 E. Lakeview Drive • 303-258-3387 • facebook.com/TheShopNed

Silver Stem Fine Cannabis (Wolftongue Square)

1 W. First St. • 303-258-3552 • silverstemcannabis.com

Sinclair/Kwik Mart

217 Hwy. 119 • 303-258-3208

Spinning Silica Art Collective (Caribou Shopping Center)

20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 208 • 720-240-8484 • spinningsilica.com

Tin Shed Sports

112 E. Second St., 303-258-3509; tinshedsports.com

Wild Bear Nature Center (Caribou Shopping Center)

20 Lakeview Drive, Unit 107 • 303-258-0495 • wildbear.org

Wings Of Lace Boutique

75 E. First St. • 303-258-9777

Gold Hill Store & Pub

531 Main Street, 303-443-7724

• goldhillgeneralstore.com

The Red Store Pottery & Stained Glass 310 Main Street, 303-440-4572

Glass Tipi Gallery See ad page 29

55 Utica Street • 303- 459-0376

Jackleggers Mercantile

62 Utica St.

Raymond Store

• theglasstipigallery.com

2184 Riverside Drive • 720-934-8327

Ferncliff Fine Liquor

30 Main Street, Unit A • 970-744-4007

Ferncliff Food & Fuel

1083 Hwy. 7 Business • 970-744-4007 • fernclifffoodandfuel.wixsite.com

Distant Harbors

79 Bus. Hwy. 7 • 303-747-2007 • facebook.com/distantharbors

Eagle Plume’s Trading Post 9853 Hwy. 7 • 303-747-2861 • eagle-plumes.com

The Old Gallery & Visitor Center See ad page 33

14863 Hwy. 7 • 303-747-2906

• theoldgallery.org

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store (The Old Gallery) 14863 Hwy. 7, 970-586-0121 • rmconservancy.org

Anasazi Trading Post

344 W. Main Street • 303-823-5681 • anasazitradingpost.com

Bud Depot

138 E. Main Street • 303-444-1564 • buddepotdispensary.com

Clark Hardware/True Value

4100 Ute Hwy. • 303-823-6531

• stores.truevalue.com/co/lyons/1798

Circle K 4206 Ute Hwy #66 • 303-823-5480 • circlek.com

Lumber Liquors

303 Main Street • 303-823-5278 • lumber-liquor.business.site

Lyons Glass Gallery

402 Main Street, Unit C • 720-893-4180 • lyonsglassgallery.com

Lyons Quilting

42 E. Main St • 303-823-6067 • lyonsquilting.com

Maya Mart/ U Pump It

4065 Ute Hwy. • 303-823-6464

Metaforms Metaphysical Store

138 E. Main Street • 303-823-5560

Metamorphosis Tattoo & Piercing Studio

304 B Main Street • 303-747-3840 • metamorphosistattoostudio.com

Moxie Mercantile

355 Main Street • 720-775-5589 • moxiebreadco.com

Nomad’s Route Jewelry

436 Main Street • 720-285-8370

Opticus (River Cliff Realty)

419 Main Street • 303-823-6455

Rabbit Brush Gallery

402 Main Street • 303-823-5992

Ralston Brothers Antiques

426 High St. • 3038236982

Red Canyon Art

nomadsroutejewelry.com

opticus.com

rabbitbrushgallery.com

ralston-bros-antiques-inc.business.site

424 Main Street • 303-823-5900 • redcanyonart.com

Redstone Cyclery

454 Main Street • 303-823-5810 • redstonecyclery.com

Redstone Liquor

138 E Main Street • 303-823-9006

Rosey’s Rescues

343 Broadway • 720-838-0758 • facebook.com/roseysvintagefinds

Sage + Grace Botanicals

442 High Street • 720-556-2021 • sageandgracebotanicals.com

Solace

437 Main Street • 303-823-8300 • solaceoflyons.com

Solhawk Gallery

401 Main Street • 831-251-0597 • solhawkgallery.com

South Creek, Ltd. Fishing

415 Main Street • 303-823-6402 • southcreekltd.com

St. Vrain Market, Deli & Bakery

455 Main Street • 303-823-5225 • stvrainmarket.com

Uniquely Lyons

441 Main Street • 303-747-3634 • uniquelylyons.com

The Upholstery Shop

525 4th Avenue • 720-620-6662 • theupholsteryshopco.com

Vintage Motors of Lyons

602 5th Avenue • 303-931-5280 • vintagemotorslyons.com

Western Stars Gallery & Studio

160 E. Main Street • 303-747-3818 • westernstarsgallery.com

West Main Auto Alignment & Tire

505 W. Main Street • 303-823-0106

Zengold’s Dispensary

4497 Ute Hwy. • 303-823-5226 • zengolds.com

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THE GUIDE – SHOPPING

SHOPPING – RETAIL

Ace Hardware

561 Lone Pine Drive • 970-586-8656 • acehardware.com

A La Carte Kitchen & Gourmet

336 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2798 • alacarteestespark.com

Alpenglow Images & Accents

145 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-6802 • hahndigitalarts.com

Aspen & Evergreen Gallery

356 E. Elkhorn Avenue, #1 • 970-586-4355 • aspenandevergreen.com

A Unique Boutique (Lower Stanley Village)

541 Big Thompson Avenue • 970-275-3278 • auniqueboutique.co

Awesome Shirtworks of Estes Park/Winterworks

184 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2433

Backbone Adventures

1851 North Lake Avenue • 970-235-5045 • backbonecycles.com

Bart’s Liquor

453 E. Wonderview Ave. • 970-586-1930 • facebook.com/bartsliquor

Bears Den II

857 Moraine Avenue • 970-480-5222 • bearsdencolorado.com

Bears Den III

201 Park Lane • 970-480-1841 • bearsdencolorado.com

Beef Jerky Outlet

131 Virginia Drive • 970-230-5845 • beefjerkyoutlet.com/estespark

Big Red of the Rockies Sports Shop

155 Moraine Avenue • 970-577-1880 • bigredoftherockies.com

Blake Trading Company

116 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-9604

Brownfield’s Souvenirs & Outdoor Gear

350 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-3275 • shopbrownfields.com

Buckles of Estes

160 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-8829 • bucklesofestes.com

Cabin Fever of Estes Park

213 W. Elkhorn Avenue, #7 • 970-586-8499

CABINtique

521 S. St. Vrain Avenue, A • 970-586-5750 • cabintique.com

Cave Cat Gardens

523 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-8707 • cavecatenterprises.com

The Christmas Shoppe

332 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2882 • thechristmasshops.com

Chrysalis at the Stanley 333 Wonderview Ave. • 970-577-4013 • stanleyhotelgiftshop.com

The Circle Gift Corner (Gaslight Square Shops)

242 Moraine Avenue • 970-744-8889

Classic Muffler Shop

880 Dunraven Street • 970-214-9501

Cliffhanger Used Books 191 Riverside • 970-586-8116 • facebook.com/cliffhangerusedbooks

Colorado Homestead

165 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-1144

Colorful Colorado Gallery & Gifts

221 W. Elkhorn Avenue

Country Doctor Depot

140 E. Elkhorn Ave., Unit E • 401-321-4365 • countrydoctordepot.com

The Country Market

900 Moraine Ave. • 970-586-2702 • thecountrymarketofestespark.com

Country West City East Gifts

209 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-6110

Craftsmen In Leather

135 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2400

Dakotah Jewelry & Gifts

167 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-8400

Design Center of Estes Park

431 W. Elkhorn Avenue, Unit B • 970-577-7755 • designestes.com

Dianka Designs/Mystic Mountain Gallery & Gifts

410 East Elkhorn • 970-217-8063 • diankadesigns.com

Dollar General

451 Stanley Avenue • 970-480-5400 • stores.dollargeneral.com

Earthwood Artisans

360 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-2151 • earthwoodgalleries.com

Earthwood Collections

141 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-8100 • earthwoodgalleries.com

Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store

427 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-7205

Elkins Distilling Tasting Room & Mercantile

137 E. Elkhorn Avenue • elkinsdistilling.com

Enchanted Florist

176 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-586-2663 • enchantedflorist-ep.com

EP Greens

1205-1207 Graves Avenue • 970-373-9590 • epgreens.com

Estes Angler

338 W. Riverside Drive • 970-586-2110 • estesangler.com

Estes Ark Stuffed Animals, Toys & Vintage Shop

521 Lone Pine Drive • 970-586-6483 • estesark.com

Estes Park 5 & 10

145 Moraine Avenue • 970-577-7511

Estes Park General Store & Old Fashion Candy

184 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Suite E • estesparkgeneralstore.com

Estes Park Lumber

400 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-586-4434 • sterlinglbr.com

Estes Park Mountain Shop

2050 Big Thompson Ave. • 970-586-6548 • estesparkmountainshop.com

Estes Park Museum Friends Gift Shop

200 4th Street • 970-586-6256 • estespark.colorado.gov/museum

Estes Park Pet Supply (Stanley Village)

453 E. Wonderview Avenue, #4 • 970-586-8442

Estes Park Souvenirs

140 W. Elkhorn Avenue

Estes Park Sugar Shack & Fudge Factory

153 Virginia Drive • 970-480-5565 • estesparksugarshack.com

Estes Silver & Gold (Park Place Mall)

145 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Unit 105 • 970-443-4259

Estes Park Tire & Auto 1633 Raven Avenue • 970-586-8085 estestireandauto.com

Estes True Value/Radio Shack

461 E. Wonderview Avenue • 970-586-3496 • stores.truevalue.com

Estes Valley Provisions at Manor RV Park

815 Riverside Drive, #14 • epcampers.com

Fall River Jewelry, Antiques & Coins

356 E Elkhorn, #4 • 970-586-4367 • fallriverjewelry.com

Famous East Side Food Store

381 S. St. Vrain Avenue • 970-577-7114

Fashion Express

115 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-577-1030

Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies

423 W. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-699-1509 • fineartsguild.org

For Bare Feet

126 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-1840

Frames Games & Things Unnamed

440 E. Elkhorn Avenue • 970-586-3685 • fgandtu.com