Resthouse Meadows

Idaho Springs, CO

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Resthouse Meadows

Thanks to its proximity to Denver, the Mount Evans Highway is a very popular driving route, especially on the weekends. While this road is often heavily utilized, hikers can leave the crowds behind in favor of a quiet trail through the forests and alpine areas of the Mount Evans Wilderness. One of these backcountry routes is the 6.5-mile-long Resthouse Meadows Trail, which leads to an isolated park surrounded by stunning mountain scenery.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityIdaho Springs
Length13 mi
Elevation Gain0 ft
Skill LevelModerate
Duration8 hours
SeasonJune to October
Trailhead Elevation10,600 ft
Top Elevation11,200 ft
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