Echo Lake Park
Echo Lake Park
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BrunoLonx
Brasilia, DF241 contributions
May 2019
Echo Lake Park is a park located along the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, which goes through awesome landscape and is worth the drive all by itself. Features a beautiful alpine lake, with two picnic areas, and a lodge/gift shop nearby. Ducks, various small birds and even some deer can be seen around the park area. I went in May, but the Mount Evans road was still closed, and there was some old snow in some areas. Bring a jacket, because it is considerably cooler up than at Idaho Springs at the start of this scenic road.
Written August 27, 2019
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humphreysbr
Evergreen, CO18 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
We love to visit in summer and also fall when the aspen are changing. The lake has great picnic areas and wonderful hiking trails that can be hiked for their entire length or shorter hikes. The views of Mt. Evans are spectacular! There is a lodge at one end of the lake which has a restaurant and a gift store with a variety of merchandise. The drive to the lake is beautiful and the road on up to the top of Mt. Evans takes off near the lodge and is quite a thrill to drive the narrow road. Wild goats and bighorn sheep are prevalent on the road and the views from the top are spectacular! A great place to visit for the day!
Written June 4, 2019
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azinsc
Charleston, SC578 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We were lucky enough to get a parking spot, so we stopped and took a walk around the lake. We were lucky enough to spot a bald eagle!
Written July 13, 2018
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Mark Vetock
Gretna, NE1,101 contributions
Oct 2020 • Solo
Beautiful mountain lake with great picnic spots. Some of the best trails in Colorado surround the lake. Awesome views of the Rockies and Mt. EVANS.
Written October 29, 2020
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Ana
Houston, TX22 contributions
Nov 2019
Absolutely beautiful mountain Lake! We visited Octo 2019 and the lake was frozen but it was still super cool to be able to run on the iced lake, and the snow and views were absolutely breathtaking! Want to come back when there is no snow on the ground as well to experience this gem!
Definitely visit if you are close by!
Definitely visit if you are close by!
Written October 17, 2020
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jhaas132016
West Bloomfield, MI185 contributions
Nov 2019
Stopped by here as part of our daily tour of the area. We stopped at a parking lot and did an hour hike with our group of 8. What a lovely park and even though we took a short hike, it really was beautiful. It was so lovely and peacefully quiet. Would love to do more hiking there when in the area again.
Written December 30, 2019
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nrec1
Evergreen, CO85 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
If you are thinking about heading up to Echo Lake I heard the other day that road is closed. So you can go over the pass, but you'll have to stop at the lodge if you stop at all.
Written November 6, 2018
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romanpiekosz
Chicago, IL8,697 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
There is a lot to see walking around the lake and above it on the hiking trails.
You have to take the camera!
It's a beautiful lake which looks even better in sunset.
I recommend this place.
RomanP
You have to take the camera!
It's a beautiful lake which looks even better in sunset.
I recommend this place.
RomanP
Written September 3, 2018
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SKoll
Austin, Texas514 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We stopped at Echo Lake before heading over to hike the Chief Mountain Trail. The trail head used to be quite close to the lake, but now the starting point is farther up the road; stop and ask at the info. booth at the entrance to Mt. Evans scenic highway. The Chief Mountain hike has a deceptively slow, steep incline but it is never really grueling. Fantastic payoff at the top. Great, fairly short hike with outstanding views!
Written September 2, 2018
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Marion O
60 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We only drove as far as Echo Lake and did not go up to Mt. Evans 14,000 elevation due to my husband's heart condition. Even at this 10,000 elevation he had some breathing trouble, but we took a gentle stroll around part of the lake and sat on a bench. Such a beautiful and peaceful spot! We saw some rainbow trout in the water at the lake edge. A few men were there fishing. It was worth the drive.
Written July 22, 2018
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Laura A
North Miami, OK
I'm planning on going in early February. I just want to get as far as the lake. Is there anything I should know as someone completely unfamiliar with the area?
I plan to quickly elope here.... is there a better time when people won’t be there as much? Thanks!
Kristin C
Denver, CO10 contributions
You can look on google to see when its busiest. I would recommend not going on the weekend.
Todd Bonecutter
Auburn, IN36 contributions
Hello, I am traveling to Denver Colorado next week and have an afternoon to do some sight seeing. I would like to travel to Echo Lake on the scenic road. For those of you who have visited Echo Lake Park, is it possible to drive there and back to Denver in 6 or 7 hours? and what is the most scenic route from Denver? Is the route open this time of year? (Weather Related Closings?). Any information would help me plan my afternoon. Thanks SO much!
James S
Evergreen, CO124 contributions
From downtown Denver, Echo Lake is only @ 1hr, 15 min.- 1 and 1/2 hrs depending on which route. I personally take visitors up the Mt. Vernon Canyon via I-70 West to the Evergreen/El Rancho exit(252). This will take you by Mother Cabrini Shrine, Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bill's grave/ museum and the buffalo herd overlook. El Rancho has a nice brewery right at the exit or continue towards Evergreen, a beautiful mountain town, @ 4 miles just past Bergen Park where you'll come to a light at Squaw Pass Road( road to Mt. Evans). Take a right and stay on it @ 20 min. all the way to Echo Lake. There are several scenic pull-offs/picnic areas on way and you can park either at the Gift shop or at the end of Echo Lake. Very nice trail around the lake- less than a mile of easy walking. When you're done, I'd suggest you get back on the road and head down the mountain to Idaho Springs- a really neat old mining town worth walking around. Just get on I-70 EAST from there and you'll be back in Denver in less than an hour. Could also do a side trip to our 2 gambling towns( Blackhawk and Central City) which are just past Idaho Springs on your way back.
The roads are all open except to Mt. Evans itself and the forecast is for 70's most of next week. Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Echo Lake Park
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Echo Lake Park:
- Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake (From $89.00)
- Mt. Evans Summer Mountain Summit (From $129.00)
- Private Mount Blue Sky (Mount Evans) & Red Rocks Tour from Denver (From $999.00)
- Half Day Rocky Mountain Escape (From $89.00)
- Private Rocky Mountain Escape from Denver (From $549.00)
- Hotels near Echo Lake Park:
- (4.42 mi) Juniper Mountain House
- (7.00 mi) Highland Haven Creekside Inn
- (6.83 mi) The Cabins at Country Road
- (8.07 mi) Monarch Casino Resort Spa - Black Hawk
- (6.07 mi) Miners Pick Bed and Breakfast
- Restaurants near Echo Lake Park:
- (5.47 mi) Smokin Yard's BBQ
- (6.10 mi) Main Street Restaurant
- (6.09 mi) Beau Jo's
- (6.15 mi) Tommyknocker Brewery & Pub
- (6.06 mi) Westbound and Down Brewing Company
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