Echo Lake to Idaho Springs Reservoir is a 6.6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Georgetown, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
birding
hiking
nature trips
walking
forest
lake
views
wild flowers
The actual track is to follow the signs for Chicago Lakes, there is no indicator for Idaho Springs Reservoir so I got confused right off the bat. Also, Squaw Pass road is shoulder-to-shoulder snow and ice about 3-4 miles from the trailhead...probably best to use AWD or SUV vehicle to access. Lake and reservoir are both frozen and beautiful! very very cold and windy at the reservoir so dress warmly. Many slippery and treacherous spots only inches from a steep grade cliff, please be careful and GO SLOW. Overall, an amazing hike with gorgeous views, but maybe best left to the experienced during the winter.
great views
Short and sweet. Probably wouldn’t make the trip from Denver just for this hike because it was pretty short, but would be great if hitting a couple of hikes in this area. I would rate this hike as easy. Snow makes portions slippery and it’s much colder by the water. You will need layers and gloves. Took about an hour from lake to reservoir.