Evergreen Mountain Trail

Posted by Mary Norton in 30 Mins from Denver, Hikes Near Denver, Moderate Plus, Trails category
TAGS: colorado trails, Evergreen, mountain views, Mt. Evans

Difficulty

Moderate plus (elevation gain 1,100 ft)

Trail Length

6 mile loop

Trail Description

Evergreen Mountain Trail West offers a pleasant hike through pine forest with great views of the surrounding mountains including Mt. Evans and the town of Evergreen. This trail begins at the Alderfer Three Sisters Park (Jefferson County Open Space). Park at the west lot to begin your hike up Evergreen Mountain. The trail is on the south side of Buffalo Park Rd. (opposite side than the parking lot).

photo courtesy Tony Parker

The trail will take you through the forest on a well maintained and well traveled dirt trail. Stop along the way for views through the trees, and wildlife, or to picnic. The long uphill hike is worth every effort when you reach the rocky summit because the views are fantastic!
Another great hike at Alderfer Three Sisters Open Space Park is: Sisters Trail.

For a more detailed map of the park click here Jefferson County Open Space Alderfer Three Sisters

photo courtesy of Tony Parker

photo courtesy of Tony Parker

Photo courtesy of Tony Parker

Photo courtesy of Tony Parker

Directions

Click Map Below or: The Alderfer Three Sisters (Jefferson County Open Space Park) west parking lot is on the right side of Buffalo Park Rd. Look for the signs directing you to the parking lot near the yellow farm house and huge meadow.

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Attractions

Downtown Evergreen (at the Jct. of Hwy 74 and Hwy 73) offers a few good places to eat. There is a Beau Jo’s Pizza with a pleasant atmosphere inside or out (some seating outside on the deck over Bear Creek). Next door to Beau Jo’s is Baskin Robbins 31 Flavors if you are looking for a dip of hard serve ice cream.

About Mary Norton, Author Of This Post

Mary grew up here, so she knows all the best places to go! With a family of 5 children and no lack of enthusiasm for the outdoors, Mary is well qualified to give you tips and hike spots that will challenge you as well as delight your whole family. Whether you have kids, dogs, or are just looking to enjoy nature by yourself, Mary will show you where to go to find what you are looking for.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=180049&id=585445262&l=5224c89a2a Tony Parker

My wife and I have hiked up there twice and I have photos in a Facebook album for each hike.

http://funcoloradohikes.com Mary Norton

Thanks a lot Tony! It will be great to add some photos for this hike.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1125699910 Andrea Price-Stogsdill

How do we get there?

http://6webdesign.com/ Tim Norton

Hi, we added directions. Sorry about that!

mriker48239

Me and my boys took this hike in early June, we really enjoyed it. It wasn’t very difficult but we worked up a bit of a sweat. The youngest is 13 and we received no complaints from him. Thanks for the good directions and description they were spot on.

Anonymous

Glad to hear it! It’s a great area to hike.

-Mary