Guidebook for Georgetown and Surrounding Mtns.
Mountain Mainstreets to Check Out
Empire
Idaho Springs
Georgetown
**Great Day Trip. Great place to rent bikes (and of course ski) too. Plethora of hiking trails and spots to fish too. Many new restaurants and breweries to explore.
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Winter Park
**Great Day Trip. Great place to rent bikes (and of course ski) too. Plethora of hiking trails and spots to fish too. Many new restaurants and breweries to explore.
Evergreen
Food & Drink scene
Cabin Creek Brewing
577 Twenty-Second StCooper's on the Creek
1500 Argentine StGreat place to grab a cocktail and enjoy mountain views. One mile up the road from Georgetown! **Drinks only no food
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Bread Bar
1010 Main StGreat place to grab a cocktail and enjoy mountain views. One mile up the road from Georgetown! **Drinks only no food
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner StGuanella Pass Brewing
501 Rose StSame brewery but 2nd location in a historic building in downtown Empire
Guanella Pass Brewing Company
18 Park AvenueSame brewery but 2nd location in a historic building in downtown Empire
The Alpine Restaurant and Bar
1106 Rose StGreat pizza and sizable menu
Hikes
10+ mile hike to conquor two of Colorado's 53 14'ers (Mtns. over 14,000 ft. high)
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Grays And Torreys Trailhead
3025 Stevens Gulch Rd10+ mile hike to conquor two of Colorado's 53 14'ers (Mtns. over 14,000 ft. high)
Drive to the top or hike to the top of this 14er up a mountain road outside of Idaho Springs
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Mount Evans
Drive to the top or hike to the top of this 14er up a mountain road outside of Idaho Springs
Driveable and closest to Georgetown just up Guenella Pass from GT. Paved drive all the way up to the trailhead. (Among the easiest 14ers)
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Mount Bierstadt
Driveable and closest to Georgetown just up Guenella Pass from GT. Paved drive all the way up to the trailhead. (Among the easiest 14ers)
Easy hike that ends a beautiful glacial lake. **Recommended to do during the week as gets crowded on weekends
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St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River RoadEasy hike that ends a beautiful glacial lake. **Recommended to do during the week as gets crowded on weekends
Sightseeing
Great place to rest the legs after a long hike or ski. A short distance from the multiple restaurants and breweries that line mainstreet Idaho Springs
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Indian Hot Springs
302 Soda Creek RdGreat place to rest the legs after a long hike or ski. A short distance from the multiple restaurants and breweries that line mainstreet Idaho Springs
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**General Tips**
**If you are hiking we recommend you download the free "Hiking Project" app in the appstore and preload the colorado map. This is a great tool that helps you see all nearby trails and where you are via GPS during your hike.
**Do not start hiking 14ers late in the day. Storms roll through consistently in the afternoon and are subject to hail and lightening (Recommendation to use 14ers.com for trailhead status and tips)
**Fishing requires a local fishing license that can be purchased down the road at Black Diamond Sports or at the Safeway grocery store down in Idaho Springs.