Idaho Springs
The largest town in Clear Creek County is also the best place to base yourself for a trip up Mt. Evans, as well as other high-country destinations. Idaho Springs is a good place to stock up before a trip to the backcountry, or visit a restaurant to celebrate your return. Birding opportunities in town are more limited, but a bike path along the nearby river sometimes has American Dipper, occasional raptors, lots of crows and others.
Restrictions: Please respect private property
County: Clear Creek
Directions: Idaho Springs is on I-70 between exits 241A, on the east end, and exit 240, on the west end. Idaho Springs is approximately twenty miles west of Golden.
Alternate Directions: Idaho Springs is on I-70 between exits 241A, on the east end, and exit 240, on the west end. Idaho Springs is approximately twenty miles west of Golden.
Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: 24 hours
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Various
Lodging: Hotels and nearby campgrounds
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: ADA accessible facilities, paved trails and some viewing from car
Latitude: 39.74187
Longitude: -105.51789