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Idaho Springs Reservoir

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Idaho Springs Reservoir

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    Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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    1. Echo Lake to Idaho Springs Reservoir — Mount Evans Wilderness

    6.38km

    01:56

    210m

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    Alpine lake connector through Mount Evans Wilderness linking Echo Lake to Idaho Springs Reservoir.

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    2. Echo Lake to Summit Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail — Mount Evans Wilderness

    17.9km

    06:13

    970m

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    Alpine lake-hopping trail through burn recovery zone to pristine mountain tarns with grazing goats.

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    3. Mount Evans West Ridge via Chicago Lakes Trail — Mount Evans Wilderness

    25.9km

    09:01

    1,430m

    1,430m

    Alpine lake trail through Mount Evans Wilderness with granite peaks reflecting in pristine waters.

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    July 17, 2023

    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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      Distance 418 m

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      Location: Clear Creek County, Colorado, United States

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