Arrive early or hike weekdays to avoid crowds
Trailhead is easy to miss, scout on satellite view first
Grab pizza at Beau Jo's in Idaho Springs after
A short but steep climb through alpine forest and tundra delivers 360-degree mountain views from a rocky summit just an hour from Denver. The trail is especially stunning when fall colors sweep across the surrounding valleys.
Arrive early or hike weekdays to avoid crowds
Trailhead is easy to miss, scout on satellite view first
Grab pizza at Beau Jo's in Idaho Springs after
A short but steep climb through alpine forest and tundra delivers 360-degree mountain views from a rocky summit just an hour from Denver. The trail is especially stunning when fall colors sweep across the surrounding valleys.
What are you into?
- Alpine tundra hike
- Panoramic summit views
- Fall aspen colors
- Moderate difficulty
- Chief Mountain Trail, 80439