Idaho Springs, Colorado Travel Information

"The Richest Square Mile on Earth" around Central City, Colorado At one point in history, Central City vied with Leadville for the bonanzas. They called Central City the Richest Square Mile on Earth. In all, so me $75 million in gold was found there. Tourists can s... Central City, CO

Beyond the Front Range around Idaho Springs and Georgetown, Colorado “The forests are shouting with color,” John Steinbeck once wrote. It’s the sudden September frost that produces the spectacle that exalts Coloradans and brings them out of their homes and offices autu... Georgetown, CO

Black Hawk, Central City, and Boulder Area Campgrounds Step back in time as you pan for gold in this area. These days, the prime search for gold, in the sister cities of Black Hawk and Central City, takes place at the slot machines. Gambling, including bl... Black Hawk, CO

Central City and Black Hawk: Opera in a Mountain Setting With nearly thirty casinos in Central City and nearby Black Hawk, this area has returned to the lively atmosphere that existed in the 1860s when Central City thrived as a booming mining town. In 1859 ... Black Hawk, CO

Central City, Colorado This walk provides a glimpse into Central City’s mining days, passing stately Victorian homes, old storefronts and elaborate facades pasted onto today’s stores and casinos, and the tailings and crumbl... Denver, CO

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Oh-My-God Road (Distance: 0.1 mi) Route passes through historic mining country and ghost town of Russel Gulch on way to popular gambling towns. Route described here, going up, shortcuts the paved portion of Virginia Canyon Road (A.K.A...

Idaho Springs, CO - Off-Highway Drives - length:6 mi

Warren Gulch (Distance: 0.3 mi) This ride is like the Energizer Bunny -- it keeps going and going and going, uphill! There is no relief from the climbing until you finally hit Squaw Pass Road. The ride is much like Apex or Mount Fal...

Idaho Springs, CO - Mountain Biking - length:11.6 mi

Barbour Forks (Distance: 3.2 mi) Idaho Springs may not conjure up great single track rides, but a few are there if you are willing to look. Don't be surprised if you own this trail. Watch out for the occasional mine shaft. The last p...

Idaho Springs, CO - Mountain Biking - length:5.2 mi

Barbour Forks (Distance: 3.2 mi) The Barbour Forks Trail is one of the lesser-traveled trails in the Denver/Boulder region. This may be due to the variety of trails that cross its main route. For this reason, riders should always be ...

Idaho Springs, CO - Mountain Biking - length:5 mi

Central City, Colorado (Distance: 4.0 mi) This walk provides a glimpse into Central City’s mining days, passing stately Victorian homes, old storefronts and elaborate facades pasted onto today’s stores and casinos, and the tailings and crumbl...

Denver, CO - Walking - length:0.8 mi

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Hiwan Hiwan Golf Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 7006 yards, par 70 10.0 miles from center of Idaho Springs, Colorado

Evergreen Evergreen Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 4877 yards, par 69 12.1 miles from center of Idaho Springs, Colorado

Fossil Fossil Trace Golf Club Municipal, 18 holes 6831 yards, par 72 15.9 miles from center of Idaho Springs, Colorado

Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6963 yards, par 71 18.1 miles from center of Idaho Springs, Colorado

Sleeping Indian West Woods Golf Club Municipal, 18 holes 0 yards, par 0 18.3 miles from center of Idaho Springs, Colorado

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