Hiker's Hideaway Guidebook

Brian
Hiker's Hideaway Guidebook

Neighborhoods

A quaint mountain town will all of the necessities including a grocery store, coffee, restaurants, bars, shopping.
164 locals recommend
Idaho Springs
164 locals recommend
A quaint mountain town will all of the necessities including a grocery store, coffee, restaurants, bars, shopping.

City/town information

Another quaint mountain town about 25-30 minutes from The Hiker's Hideaway. Great views, soaring eagles, food and drink are available here.
76 locals recommend
Georgetown
76 locals recommend
Another quaint mountain town about 25-30 minutes from The Hiker's Hideaway. Great views, soaring eagles, food and drink are available here.

Food scene

Great beers and food. Great after a day of hiking or skiing or just to have a nice dinner out.
70 locals recommend
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner St
70 locals recommend
Great beers and food. Great after a day of hiking or skiing or just to have a nice dinner out.
Great beers and atmosphere. Try the unique take on jalapeno poppers.
75 locals recommend
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner St
75 locals recommend
Great beers and atmosphere. Try the unique take on jalapeno poppers.
Great coffee and friendly staff. Try the dark chocolate mocha, light on the sweetener.
27 locals recommend
thefrothycup@gmail.com
1510 Miner St
27 locals recommend
Great coffee and friendly staff. Try the dark chocolate mocha, light on the sweetener.
The best pizza in town. Enough said.
117 locals recommend
Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner St
117 locals recommend
The best pizza in town. Enough said.
Great local brewery with good food, views, and vibes.
19 locals recommend
Cabin Creek Brewing
577 Twenty-Second St
19 locals recommend
Great local brewery with good food, views, and vibes.
Local gem. Quick and delicious.
21 locals recommend
BIG B'S Soup & Grilled Cheese
2448 Colorado Blvd
21 locals recommend
Local gem. Quick and delicious.
Great BBQ and friendly staff. Just outside of Main Street Idaho Springs.
68 locals recommend
Smokin Yard's BBQ
2736 Colorado Blvd
68 locals recommend
Great BBQ and friendly staff. Just outside of Main Street Idaho Springs.

Shopping

A quirky collective of goods from local artists and makers.
Kind Mountain Collective
1546 Miner St
A quirky collective of goods from local artists and makers.
Eclectic shop with all sorts of goodies.
Echos Hippie Shop
1502 Miner St
Eclectic shop with all sorts of goodies.
Missing some outdoor gear? This is your place.
29 locals recommend
Clear Creek Outdoors
1446 Miner St
29 locals recommend
Missing some outdoor gear? This is your place.

Sightseeing

One of the best hikes in Colorado, walkable from the Hiker's Hideaway.
148 locals recommend
St. Mary's Glacier
7599 Fall River Road
148 locals recommend
One of the best hikes in Colorado, walkable from the Hiker's Hideaway.
Another great hike right outside of your door steps.
Yankee Hill
Another great hike right outside of your door steps.
Beautiful views with mountains, lakes, forest, and more.
8 locals recommend
Loch Lomond Trail
Lommond Hike
8 locals recommend
Beautiful views with mountains, lakes, forest, and more.

City advice

Getting around

Take it slow.

You will be staying and hiking in areas above 10,000 ft elevation. There is less oxygen in the air and you will feel it. It's okay to slow down and take breaks. Enjoy the views.