Idaho Springs Reservoir rests in upper Chicago Creek. The alpine lake is only accessible via foot on the Chicago Lakes Trail. There is an access road, but it can only be traveled with a permit that is only offered to Idaho Springs residents.

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1. Chicago Lakes Trail

6.38km

01:56

210m

Hike the easy 4.0 miles (6.4 km) Chicago Lakes Trail in Mount Evans Wilderness, passing Echo Lake and Idaho Springs Reservoir.

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2. Chicago Lakes Trail

17.9km

06:13

970m

Hike the difficult Chicago Lakes Trail in Mount Evans Wilderness, a 11.1-mile route past alpine lakes and peaks, currently closed until 2026

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3. Chicago Lakes Trail to Mount Blue Sky

25.9km

09:01

1,430m

This difficult 16.1-mile hike to Mount Blue Sky offers stunning alpine lakes and mountain views, but is closed until 2026.

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Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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Idaho Springs Reservoir

1. Chicago Lakes Trail

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