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Idaho Springs, Colorado, is a small former mining town just off of I-70. This is a great place for hikers, cyclists, and trail runners to start or end an outdoor adventure; with its blend of history, local shops and restaurants, and natural beauty this is a must-stop for anyone visiting Colorado.

Echo Lake Lodge is closed.

Silver Lake and Lake Quivira are both formed from Silver Creek, which runs down below treeline from Saint Mary's Lake. There are cabins and condos all around the lake, many of which are available to rent.

Loveland Pass stands at 11,990 feet above sea level along the Continental Divide. This is a great place to snap some photos of the sweeping Rocky Mountain Views, take some selfies, and relax and rest before the long descent down.

This high alpine lake is quite the view and a destination for many. **If you plan on parking here to hike Mt. Evans, a reservation is required to park at Summit Lake and must be purchased through recreation.gov PRIOR to the day of your hike. It's $7. All specific and important info can be found at: recreation.gov/timed-entry/10087438

Embarking on the ascent of Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) is must-do for any cyclist looking for a high altitude challenge. The road up to the summit, which is at 14,130 feet above sea level, is the highest paved road in North America, so as you ride up this epic switchbacking road, keep an eye on how you feel because many experience altitude sickness at these elevations. The summit parking lot is a great place to rest, take photos, and enjoy the views before heading back down the road, which demands vigilance. There are no guardrails, little to no shoulder, and steep drops along the road so please be aware as you begin your descent.

Idaho Springs, Colorado, is a small former mining town just off of I-70. This is a great place for hikers, cyclists, and trail runners to start or end an outdoor adventure; with its blend of history, local shops and restaurants, and natural beauty this is a must-stop for anyone visiting Colorado.

This section of Little Bear Creek Road from the summit of Mestaa'Ėhehe pass to just before series of tight switchbacks is a fun, smooth gravel road that is doable on a road bike. If descending and not feeling the switchbacks, you can take a sharp right, then a left on to Old Little Bear Creek Road (a slightly less well-graded gravel road) that is more straight for some fun, fast descending.