Brighton's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Evergreen Lake
Elk Meadow Park
2855 Bergen Peak DrFishing
Evergreen lake is a great spot to walk, paddle board, ice skate, jog, sit or fish. There is a trail that loops around the entire lake allowing for sightseeing. Bonus points for it being steps away from our historic downtown Evergreen!
(If you’re interested in lake fishing or ice fishing please reach out to us! We have many tips and insights as this is our nearly daily fishing hole. We also have gear we can provide our guests.)
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Evergreen Lake
Evergreen lake is a great spot to walk, paddle board, ice skate, jog, sit or fish. There is a trail that loops around the entire lake allowing for sightseeing. Bonus points for it being steps away from our historic downtown Evergreen!
(If you’re interested in lake fishing or ice fishing please reach out to us! We have many tips and insights as this is our nearly daily fishing hole. We also have gear we can provide our guests.)
Food scene
Cactus Jack’s is a family and dog friendly local watering hole. It is right next to Evergreen lake and has phenomenal food and live music on the weekend. Our favorite menu items are any of their great burgers, the hot wings and finish up with a Nutella milkshake.
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Cactus Jack's Saloon
4651 County Hwy 73Cactus Jack’s is a family and dog friendly local watering hole. It is right next to Evergreen lake and has phenomenal food and live music on the weekend. Our favorite menu items are any of their great burgers, the hot wings and finish up with a Nutella milkshake.
The Kitchen at the Creek
27845 CO-74Fun spot for live music!
Muddy Buck
28065 CO-74One of our local coffee shops in a quaint historic setting.
Hiking
Maxwell falls is a popular hiking trail. This trail is known for the waterfall as well as being great for all hiking levels.
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Maxwell Falls Lower Trail
7627 S Brook Forest RdMaxwell falls is a popular hiking trail. This trail is known for the waterfall as well as being great for all hiking levels.
Beautiful and secluded trail for hiking or mountain biking within Arapaho National Forest.
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Cub Creek Trail Head
Cub Creek TrailBeautiful and secluded trail for hiking or mountain biking within Arapaho National Forest.