Robert’s guidebook
Evergreen Adventures, Food, and Drink
Evergreen is a nature lover's paradise and we want to share some of our very favorite spots with you!
Great spot to see wildlife, cool rocky outcroppings to climb, with many hiking and biking options from easy to challenging. Busy during the day (especially weekends!), the park is empty in the evening, when you have the best chances of seeing deer, elk, and fox. There is a lower lot in the forest, and an upper lot in a large meadow. Deer and elk gather in the upper meadow as the sun sets.
84 locals recommend
Alderfer/Three Sisters Park East Trailhead
30357 Buffalo Park RdGreat spot to see wildlife, cool rocky outcroppings to climb, with many hiking and biking options from easy to challenging. Busy during the day (especially weekends!), the park is empty in the evening, when you have the best chances of seeing deer, elk, and fox. There is a lower lot in the forest, and an upper lot in a large meadow. Deer and elk gather in the upper meadow as the sun sets.
Easy, stroller friendly walk along the lake with easy access to downtown. There's a summer concert series, boat rentals, and ice skating in the winter.
158 locals recommend
Evergreen Lake
Easy, stroller friendly walk along the lake with easy access to downtown. There's a summer concert series, boat rentals, and ice skating in the winter.
Lots of options for hiking and biking, with a challenging hike up Bergen peak for those looking to push themselves.
40 locals recommend
Elk Meadow Park
2855 Bergen Peak DrLots of options for hiking and biking, with a challenging hike up Bergen peak for those looking to push themselves.
Hiking, biking, fishing, and rock climbing in Colorado's newest state park. Entry fee is $8, but well worth it for the vast network of trails and scenic drive!
107 locals recommend
Staunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek RoadHiking, biking, fishing, and rock climbing in Colorado's newest state park. Entry fee is $8, but well worth it for the vast network of trails and scenic drive!
Very scenic drive to the start of the Mount Evans Autoroad. There is an easy hiking loop around the lake with access to some of Colorado's tallest mountains. Hiking access may only be possible in late summer and early fall due to a deep snowpack left over from winter.
31 locals recommend
Echo Lake
12932 CO-103Very scenic drive to the start of the Mount Evans Autoroad. There is an easy hiking loop around the lake with access to some of Colorado's tallest mountains. Hiking access may only be possible in late summer and early fall due to a deep snowpack left over from winter.
Mount Evans
Mount Evans Autoroad is the highest elevation road in the entire US!
Maxwell Falls Lower Trail
7627 S Brook Forest RdNearby hike to a waterfall. Very busy on the weekends.
Flying J Ranch Park Trailhead
9661 County Hwy 73Easy forest hiking 5 minutes from the house.
Buffalo Creek
Some of the best mountain biking in Colorado
Evergreen Bread Lounge
1260 Bergen PkwyDelicious Bakery
American food, BBQ, great deck with views, and fresh brewed beers.
73 locals recommend
Lariat Lodge Brewing Co.
27618 Fireweed DrAmerican food, BBQ, great deck with views, and fresh brewed beers.
The Kitchen at the Creek
27845 CO-74Iconic Evergreen live music establishment for a reason
One of our favorite restaurants in Evergreen with some tables along Bear Creek
51 locals recommend
Murphy's Mountain Grill
27906 CO-74One of our favorite restaurants in Evergreen with some tables along Bear Creek
Safeway
3851 CO-74Closest grocery store with large liquor store next door.
Switchback Smokehouse
26220 CO-74 FrontageCool little BBQ joint by along Bear Creek
Blackbird Cafe and Tavern
25940 CO-74Yet another cute little restaurant along Bear Creek
The closest restaurant to the house, and also the most expensive. It is situated in a charming historical log cabin. Very romantic and great for special occasions.
56 locals recommend
The Bistro
27376 Spruce LnThe closest restaurant to the house, and also the most expensive. It is situated in a charming historical log cabin. Very romantic and great for special occasions.
Cute and popular breakfast spot on the main drag. Very limited seating, so get there early, prepare for a wait, and not recommended for a large crowd.
52 locals recommend
Wildflower Cafe
28035 CO-74Cute and popular breakfast spot on the main drag. Very limited seating, so get there early, prepare for a wait, and not recommended for a large crowd.