Things To Do Near Evergreen

Things To Do

From the trailhead to the amphitheatre.

A few of our favorites — the kind of days that make an Evergreen stay. Distances and seasons are approximate; check current conditions and reservations before you go.

TrailsLate spring–fall

Hike Bergen Peak from Elk Meadow

A rewarding climb of 2,000+ feet through meadow and pine to sweeping Continental Divide views — from a trailhead minutes from the house.

TrailsYear-round

Wander Alderfer / Three Sisters

1,128 acres and ~15 miles of easy-to-moderate trail winding among granite outcrops — a local favorite for an unhurried morning.

WaterSummer

Paddle Evergreen Lake

Rent a paddleboard, kayak, or canoe at the lake and spend a still afternoon on the water beneath the foothills.

WinterMid-Dec–early March

Skate the Lake

When the lake freezes, it becomes a vast groomed outdoor rink — skating, hockey, and hot cocoa at the boathouse.

CultureSpring–fall

Concert night at Red Rocks

Catch a show at the world-famous amphitheatre and be back in the quiet of the mountains within the half hour.

ScenicSummer (reservations)

Drive Mount Blue Sky

One of the great alpine drives in the country — tundra, mountain goats, and fourteen-thousand-foot views. Reserve timed entry ahead.

More Evergreen guides — hikes, wildlife, Red Rocks, and scenic drives — are in the Field Journal.