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Elk Meadow Park, Evergreen, CO

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Sports & Outdoors

Elk Meadow Park

A Jefferson County Open Space park near Evergreen known for elk sightings and a range of hiking trails, including a strenuous route to Bergen Peak.

32281 Stagecoach Boulevard, Evergreen, CO 80439 (Stagecoach Trailhead); 2851 Bergen Peak Drive, Evergreen, CO 80439 (Lewis Ridge Trailhead) · Evergreen, CO

About Elk Meadow Park

Elk Meadow Park is a trail system in the Jefferson County Open Space network near Evergreen. The county describes it as one of the best places in the system to spot elk herds. Hikers can choose from varied trails, including a difficult 4.7-mile route that climbs about 2,100 feet from the Stagecoach Boulevard trailhead to the summit of Bergen Peak. The Pioneer Trail links Bergen Park to Evergreen Lake through the park, though parts of it cross other jurisdictions with their own rules. The park has two trailheads, and a recent improvement project at Stagecoach added a restroom, a safer road crossing, more parking, and EV charging. Stagecoach no longer has an off-leash dog area.

  • #elk viewing
  • #hiking
  • #trails
  • #Bergen Peak
  • #Evergreen

What's around here?

The closest stops to Elk Meadow Park, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Hiwan Heritage Park & Museum

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    Clear Creek Rafting Company

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  • Museums
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    Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

    Under $25

    See William F. Cody's hilltop grave, then tour museum exhibits on his life and his Wild West show.

    8.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sports & Outdoors
    Iconic

    Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

    No admission fee

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    8.7 mi awayMore like this

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    Mighty Argo Cable Car

    $25–$50

    Year-round gondola from downtown Idaho Springs to a mountain summit with hiking, biking, and views of the historic Argo Mill.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

    8.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    Outdoor Adventure

    Colorado Adventure Center

    $50+

    Zipline, ropes course and whitewater rafting basecamp in Idaho Springs, 35 miles west of Denver.

    Transit: reachable by public transit

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