2 Days
Summit a fourteener or two, catch a glimpse of bighorn sheep and marvel at Colorado's vibrant fall foliage as you tour Guanella Pass.
Sustainability Activity
How to Give Back to These Special Places
There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.
Day 1
activity
Summit Mount Bierstadt
Bag one of Colorado's most popular fourteeners — aka a mountain that hits the 14,000-foot mark — with this 3-mile hike through the Lincoln National…
lunch
Lucha Cantina Georgetown
Located at the heart of historic Georgetown in the former iconic Red Ram Saloon, Lucha uses pure, natural ingredients to create super-tasty Mexican…
activity
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Climb aboard one of Colorado's famous historic narrow gauge railroads. This engineering marvel takes you high over the Devil's Gate Bridge and winds…
dinner
Cooper's on the Creek
Cooper’s on the Creek is located in the Georgetown, 45 miles west of Denver on the I-70 corridor. Our menu features seasonally inspired cuisine, creative…
activity
Bread Bar
Perched mountainside, Bread Bar serves eclectic cocktails and craft beers at the foot of the Continental Divide. The drinkery is housed in an 1800s-era…
lodging
Hotel Chateau Chamonix
Exquisite boutique hotel featuring a French Alps architecture. Our property offers fireplaces, steam showers, hot tubs and many other amenities to make…
Day 2
breakfast
Mountain Mamas' Needful Things
Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown offers a full-service cafe, artisanal treats and gifts.
activity
See Bighorn Sheep at the Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Area
Stop by the Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Area to catch a glimpse of our state animal — the bighorn sheep.
lunch
The Alpine Restaurant and Bar
We offer a complete lunch and dinner menu and all of our items are homemade from scratch! Catch us after your scenic drive up Guanella pass or after…
activity
Hike Three-Mile Creek Trail
Hike all — or just part — of this 9.4-mile, moderate out-and-back trail to catch spectacular views of meadows and golden aspen leaves.
dinner
The Shaggy Sheep
Fresh and healthy sandwiches and salads to keep you fueled up and full. Perfect portions for apres ski carnitas, a post-hike burger, or maybe light,…
activity
Drive to the Top of Mount Evans
Drive to the top of Mount Evans, then hike a short distance to its 14,265-foot apex for views of alpine lakes, glacial valleys and wildlife. The road…
lodging
Kenosha Lodge
The Kenosha Lodge is just off the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, a great introduction to Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The unassuming, no-frills motel is…