Mount Evans via Chicago Lakes Trail
8.0 mi
Distance
3 hrs 35 min
Time
terrain
3,845 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail to Mount Evans in Pike National Forest.
This trail goes by Idaho Springs Dam, Idaho Springs Reservoir, Chicago Lakes Lookout, Mount Spalding, and Mount Evans Summit.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Mt. Evans
<div style='width:200px;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:5px;'>West Ridge via Chicago Creek<br><br><a target='_blank' href='http://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=evan1&peak=Mt.+Evans'>View Route Description</a><br><br></div>
Blue Sky 🏔️
Started off rocky. Slept through the alarm and the full moon was orange with all the smoke. Luckily it blew away and I saw my first Mountain Goats in CO (Mom and baby). Super long trail but very pretty hiking
