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    Top Spots in and near Silver Plume

    • Dillon, Colorado

      Hike the 7:30 Mine Road in Silver Plume

      4.0
      5 mi / 1200 ft gain
      With a name like 7:30 Mine Road, this is one hike I had to investigate to see if it lives up to its name. Even though this is an easier hike than I normally choose, what it lacks in challenging terrain, it makes up for in historic interest. The view isn’t too bad, either.7:30 Mine Road is about t...
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    • Silver Plume, Colorado

      Argentine Railroad Grade

      5.0
      5.35 mi / 863 ft gain
      The Argentine Central Railroad Grade trail is just what it says: it follows the old rail bed of the Argentine Central line. All railway remnants have long since been removed, and in its place is a wide, well-defined trail with an easy grade. With just a 900-foot incline over the course of about t...
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    • Idaho Springs, Colorado

      ATV Leavenworth Creek Road (Guanella Pass)

      16.6 mi / 3655 ft gain
      September is famous in Colorado for clear, deep blue skies,sublimely perfect temperatures, and gold-digging – of the leaf variety, thatis. On September 9, wildflower season was recently past and the best of theleaves were yet to come, but it was the perfect, clear and sunny day to checkout the hi...
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    • Idaho Springs, Colorado

      Hike to Hell's Hole

      4.5
      The name is uninviting, but Hell’s Hole is a scenic, shallow basin in the Mount Evans Wilderness near Idaho Springs. Starting elevation is about 9500 feet. Right after the trailhead, you pass through a few camping sites in the Chicago Creek Picnic Area. About five minutes into the hike is the per...
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    • Silver Plume, Colorado

      Grays and Torreys Peaks

      4.3
      7.97 mi / 3458 ft gain
      At about an hour's drive from Denver, Grays Peak (14,270 ft./4338m) and its sister mountain, Torreys Peak (14,267 ft./4337m), are two of the most popular 14ers in the state. Because of this, a wealth of information is available on the internet. Rather than go into all the details of the technical...
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    • Silver Plume, Colorado

      Torrey's Peak via Kelso Ridge

      5.0
      5.79 mi / 2982 ft gain
      The start of this route up the Kelso Ridge is the same as doing the standard route of Gray's and Torrey's peaks. From the trailhead cross the large metal bridge and continue on the great trail as it slowly climbs away from the parking lot and trailhead. This first section is not steep, but prov...
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    • Silver Plume, Colorado

      Grays Peak Trail

      4.5
      7.25 mi / 2995 ft gain
      The first challenge you'll face on your way to the summit of Gray's peak is Steven's Gulch Road. My Corolla rolled up to the start of what I’ve seen described as a “4x4 road that should probably not be attempted in a low clearance vehicle”. But what the heck, it was late, and I didn't feel like w...
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    • Dillon, Colorado

      Bakerville Scenic Snowshoe/XC Ski Trek

      4.0
      In summer, Stevens Gulch Road, the access point to Grays Peak and Torreys Peak, is typically packed with adventurers intent on summiting a 14er or two. Once the snow comes, this unmaintained road becomes impassible, and the once busy lane transforms into a silent and pristine haven for snowshoers...
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    • Idaho Springs, Colorado

      Camp at Guanella Pass

      4.5
      This is a beautiful campground that serves as a great basecamp for many different outdoor activities in the Front Range. Whether you are looking for a casual day fishing or trying to knock one of the nearby 14ers off of your bucket list, this is an excellent place to begin. There are also abandon...
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    • Dillon, Colorado

      Silver Dollar Lake Trail

      5.0
      3.93 mi / 945 ft gain
      Guanella Pass, which connects the charming and historic town of Georgetown in the north to the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Grant to the south, is a recreational outdoorsman’s dream. Volumes could be written on what this 22-mile scenic byway has to offer. Silver Dollar Lake Trail is just one tiny po...
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    • Dillon, Colorado

      Snowshoe or Ski Watrous Gulch

      4.0
      4 mi / 1200 ft gain
      Despite sharing a trailhead with the popular Herman Gulch, I had not heard of Watrous Gulch until I stumbled across it while researching something else. Knowing that Herman Gulch is filled with spectacular views and deep snow ideal for snowshoeing/skiing, I had to discover if the smaller, lesser-...
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    • Dillon, Colorado

      Wildflowers, Lakes, and Peaks, Oh My!

      5.0
      Herman Gulch is one of those special places that makes you fall in love with Colorado all over again. This spectacular wildflower hike that ends at an alpine lake will have your head swiveling from start to finish. Wildflower season is July and August, with peak season being mid-to-late July. Ple...
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    • Dillon, Colorado

      Backcountry Snowshoe and Ski Paradise

      5.0
      7 mi / 1700 ft gain
      A popular wildflower hike in summer, Herman Gulch is arguably even prettier covered in snow. The north-south trail offers views of the impressive Mount Sniktau to the south and Pettingell Peak to the north--with much to see along the way. Officially, the trail weaves in and out of the forest and ...
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    • Idaho Springs, Colorado

      Lower and Upper Chicago Lake

      4.5
      9.22 mi / 2270 ft gain
      From the parking lot, stay to the right of Echo Lake and you will run into the Chicago Lakes Trailhead. Follow the switchbacks down and across Chicago Creek. After crossing the creek, follow the sign indicating that the trail follows the dirt road and hang a left; from here, you'll reach the Idah...
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    • Georgetown, Colorado

      Hike to Square Top Lakes

      4.3 mi / 1080 ft gain
      Starting from Guanella Pass, right across from the Bierstadt trailhead, Square Top Lakes is definitely a hidden gem. Most people here are attempting to do the 14er, but if you've already bagged that one (or are just looking for some high altitude hiking to get you ready for it), Square Top Lakes ...
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    • Idaho Springs, Colorado

      Explore Echo Lake Park

      4.0
      1.2 mi / 88 ft gain
      Located at the base of Mt. Evans Road, Echo Lake sits next to Squaw Pass Road, providing a great jumping-off point for numerous adventures. The park serves as a trailhead for hiking or snowshoeing into the Mount Evans Wilderness, offers picnic areas, and includes a nearby campground with 17 site...
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    Camping and Lodging in Silver Plume

    West Chicago Creek
    Idaho Springs, Colorado

    West Chicago Creek

    Echo Lake
    Evergreen, Colorado

    Echo Lake

    Denver West / Central City KOA Holiday
    Central City, Colorado

    Denver West / Central City KOA Holiday

    Pickle Gulch
    Black Hawk, Colorado

    Pickle Gulch

    Cold Springs
    Black Hawk, Colorado

    Cold Springs

    Windy Point Group (Co)
    Dillon, Colorado

    Windy Point Group (Co)

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Silver Plume

    An Unexpected Trail to Myself at Herman Gulch, CO

    An Unexpected Trail to Myself at Herman Gulch, CO

    Kalli Hawkins

    The Ultimate Winter Getaway to Winter Park, Colorado

    The Ultimate Winter Getaway to Winter Park, Colorado

    Chelsea Brinkley

    A First-Timer's Experience Visiting the Colorado Rockies

    A First-Timer's Experience Visiting the Colorado Rockies

    Andrew Todd

    For A Time Like This - Backyard Wildlife Photography

    For A Time Like This - Backyard Wildlife Photography

    Brynn Schmidt

    From Here to Anywhere: Rent an Adventure Van from Boulder's A-Lodge

    From Here to Anywhere: Rent an Adventure Van from Boulder's A-Lodge

    The Outbound Collective