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Summit a fourteener or two, catch a glimpse of bighorn sheep and marvel at Colorado's vibrant fall foliage as you tour Guanella Pass.

2 Days of Mountains, Forests & Bighorn Sheep on Guanella Pass

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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.

How to Give Back to These Special Places

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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 Forest.

Summit Mount Bierstadt

Cabin Creek Brewing is a Craft Brewpub that blends tradition &amp; innovation, offering hand-crafted beer &amp; drinks and scratch-made food 7 days/week in Historic Georgetown. Set on Georgetown Lake, our cabin style brewery offers unmatched views of the Rockies.

Cabin Creek Brewing

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 you through a scenic Rocky Mountain pathway. Silver mine tours available in conjunction with train ride.

Georgetown Loop Railroad

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 small plates and elevated comfort food. Please call for the latest menu and beer specials.

Cooper's on the Creek

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 bakery and honors Silver Plume's rich history by naming its libations after regionally famous figures.

Bread Bar

Beautiful family friendly hotel with 32 spacious rooms, a Suite that sleeps six, and a year-round pool and hot tub, and more.

Georgetown Mountain Inn

Mountain Mamas' Needful Things in Georgetown offers a full-service cafe, artisanal treats and gifts.

Mountain Mamas' Needful Things

Stop by the Georgetown State Wildlife Area to catch a glimpse of our state animal — the bighorn sheep.

See Bighorn Sheep at the Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Area

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.

Hike Three-Mile Creek Trail

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, yet filling salad to break up that dreary traffic jam.

The Shaggy Sheep

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 to the summit closes the day after Labor Day, so plan accordingly.

Drive to the Top of Mount Evans

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 set in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in an area known for wildlife and scenic hikes.