Nature venue
Echo Lake
31 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Georg & Tara
July 28, 2017
On your way up to Mount Evans be sure to stop at Echo Lake for a gorgeous picnic spot! Bring a warm layer and closed-toed shoes since there will likely be snow there even if it's the middle of the summer.
Julia
August 19, 2014
Beautiful Mountain Lake
Courtney & Cody
March 10, 2022
Located near the base of Mt. Evans, one of Colorado's highest peaks (fourteener). There is a visitors center, gift shop, and a cafe known for its mouthwatering cinnamon rolls. There are a few trails around the lake to hike, and some picnic tables to enjoy lunch and take in the beautiful views!
Stephanie
October 10, 2019
A fun area to explore with beautiful views. In the summer you can take the road past echo lake all the way to the top of a 14,000 foot mountain, Mt. Evans. Its a beautiful drive often full of mountain goats and other animals.
Robert
May 31, 2019
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.
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12932 CO-103
Idaho Springs, CO