Visit Clear Creek County

09/27/2024

Our photo of the Georgetown Loop Railroad is showcased on Denver Now 😎❤️

09/26/2024

Thank you HeidiTown.com 🍂🍁🥰

Colorado is home to 26 scenic and historic byways including the Trail of the Ancients, near Cortez in the southwest, and the South Platte River Trail in the far northeast. These byways are a terrific way to see the state and provide an opportunity for leaf-peeping along some of the most picturesque....

09/23/2024

Congratulations to the Hotel de Paris, A Museum for recognition in the Entrepreneur Magazine as a beloved, small town business!

Be sure to book a tour of the Hotel de Paris Museum when you Visit Georgetown, Colorado this fall!

The most unique and complete parcel of early Colorado history.

09/13/2024

Looking for a fun evening in the Rocky Mountains? Reserve your ticket for tonight’s Art Experience at the ECHO Mountain Ski Resort!! Fun begins at 5:30pm!

Tickets visit Echo Mountain 💚

09/11/2024

Remembering all who lost their life on September 11, 2001 in the horrible terrorist attacks and honoring our first responders and military on this day and everyday.❤️

09/05/2024

❄️☃️❄️☃️ Snow in Clear Creek County!!!

The first snow of the season arrived early Thursday in Colorado's mountains west of Denver.

08/30/2024

Mount Blue Sky Scenic and Historic Byway is closing for the 2024 and 2025 season - Construction closures begin September 3rd.

Reservations are available at Recreation.gov

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Press Release from the Clear Creek Ranger District
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Idaho Springs, Colo. (Aug. 29, 2024) — The Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (CO 5) is scheduled to close Sept. 3, 2024, through spring of 2026 to both motorized and non-motorized travel (foot, bike, etc.). The extended closure is necessary due to roadway construction led by the Federal Highways Administration’s Federal Lands Access Program. The public closure area will span from the gate near the Forest Service welcome station to the summit parking area. Access to the Mount Blue Sky summit will only be available from various hiking trails. As conditions allow, the area is scheduled to reopen on Memorial Day weekend 2026.

Reservations for the remaining days of the season are limited and in high demand. Timed-entry reservations are released two days in advance and can be made on recreation.gov. Reservations are required if planning to visit one of the three developed sites (Mount Goliath Natural Area, Summit Lake Park, or the Mount Blue Sky Summit) between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Reservations cannot be sold onsite and must be purchased before arrival as there is no cell service at the welcome station.

As one of the most visited recreation areas on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Mount Blue Sky draws visitors from across the world. So far, more than 45,000 vehicles booked timed-entry reservations for the 2024 season. The timed-entry reservation system aims to reduce wait times, lines, and crowding in this popular site. Dispersing visitors across the days and weeks reduces impacts on wildlife and the environment and improves available parking.

Areas remaining open during construction
Trails and recreational areas throughout Mount Evans Wilderness, which surrounds Mount Blue Sky, will remain open for recreation during the construction project. Popular destinations and alternative trails in the area include Echo Lake Park, Echo Lake Campground, Chicago Lakes Trail, Captain Mountain Trail, Chief Mountain Trail, Resthouse Meadows Trail, and Bierstadt Trailhead. Please be advised that motorized and mechanized (bike) travel is prohibited in designated wilderness areas.

For more information, visit the Mount Blue Sky Recreation Area web page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/arp/recreation/scenicdrivinginfo/recarea/?recid=28508&actid=105

Construction ahead
The construction project will repair the damaged roadway from the Summit Lake overflow parking lot to the first switchback past Summit Lake, improving public safety while reducing ongoing impacts to the fragile alpine ecosystem and restoring the natural hydraulic processes through the area. Partners in the project include: The Federal Highway Administration, CDOT, the USDA Forest Service and Denver Mountain Parks. More information about the construction project will be available through the Federal Highway Administration Mount Blue Sky webpage: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/projects/co/mount-blue-sky-highway

08/27/2024

Beautiful Mountain Goats roaming near the Summit of Mount Blue Sky this afternoon in Clear Creek County, Colorado!



📹 Cassandra Patton

08/20/2024

💚 Save the Date and Purchase Tickets for the Echo Mountain - Mountain Top Art Show happening September 13th!

08/01/2024

08/01/2024

It’s Colorado Day! Celebrate and enjoy the day while being careful in the great outdoors and help protect the land we all love! Thank you to all of the firefighters working so diligently on the active fires around us!

07/26/2024

An incredible day of celebration today for the Mighty ARGO - The official ground breaking ceremony for the Cable Car was held in Idaho Springs, Colorado!!

More to follow so stay tuned!

Congratulations to the ARGO team and all who have worked to make this dream a reality ❤️

ARGO Mill and Tunnel

07/04/2024

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July!! ❤️🤍💙 Here is a link to all of the events in Clear Creek County!

https://visitclearcreek.com/july-4th/

07/02/2024

𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: Per the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, Clear Creek County is under STAGE 1 Fire Restrictions, including NO SHOOTING as of 5:00 PM today (July 2nd, 2024). This is due to continuing high fire danger conditions within .

Let's work together to prevent wildfires! Read what is and what is not allowed here: https://bit.ly/CCCFIREBAN

07/02/2024

🔥 🔥 🔥 Starting today at 5:00 PM, a **Stage 1 Fire Ban** for Clear Creek County, Colorado is in effect until further notice. 🔥 🔥 🔥

Attached you can find the rules and regulations that are in place with this Stage 1 Fire Ban. Let's keep our community safe and wildfire-free! Thank you for your cooperation.

06/21/2024

Good morning! Have you visited the newly updated Strousse Park in Georgetown, Colorado? Yesterday we took a few minutes to enjoy and marvel at the beautiful updates and thought we would share them with you!

Strousse Park is located at the corner of 6th Street and Rose Street in Georgetown, Colorado

06/07/2024

Goodmorning from Miner Street Market in Idaho Springs, Colorado!

Head up for the weekend and escape to the cooler, fresh, Rocky Mountain climate in Clear Creek County!

06/06/2024

Only 2 days away!! This Saturday, June 8th is an epic block party in Historic Idaho Springs ~ Bring Fido or adopt a new Fido for a day of fun along Miner Street!

FURLINGS FEST 11am to 6pm with Live Music, local restaurants, shops and PETS ADOPTIONS too!

Hope you will join us for a great day in Clear Creek County! 🐾❤️

05/31/2024

Mark your Calendars!!! - June 8th is FURLINGS FEST in Idaho Springs from 11am to 6pm on Historic Miner Street.

Enjoy Live Music while visiting local restaurants and shops and there will be PETS available for ADOPTION too!

All well behaved dogs (and humans) are welcome to attend ~ Hope you will join us for a great day in Clear Creek County! 🐾❤️

The Miner Street Market offers creative ways to enjoy outdoor dining. Enjoy dinner + drinks + lightfare in unique spaces, live music, and other activities!

05/31/2024

Hey Slackers!!! Prices increase tomorrow 😎🙃😉
Sign up today ~ June 22nd is approaching quickly!!!

Prices Increase on June 1 - Quit Slacking and Sign Up!

https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Georgetown/SlackerRaces