Hiking in the Mount Evans Wilderness
2 trails in this Colorado region — with elevation, distance, and seasonal recommendations.
Mount Evans Wildernessmoderate
Chicago Lakes
9 mi1,400′ gain6h
A long but gentle hike to two pristine alpine lakes beneath Mount Evans. The trail follows an old mining road through beautiful subalpine forest.
🐕 Dog-Friendly
Mount Evans Wildernessmoderate
Mount Evans Road Scenic Drive Trails
1.5 mi750′ gain2h
Short but tough alpine hike from the Summit Lake parking area to the top of Mount Spalding, a 13,842-foot peak on the ridge between Summit Lake and Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans). The whole hike sits above 12,800 feet, so altitude is the difficulty.
🐕 Dog-Friendly