Best of the Best: Recreation and Relaxation in the Foothills
The best outdoor recreation activities and spas
The mountains aren’t just to live in! Here’s great options for recreation and relaxation in the Colorado Foothills.
Recreation
Hiking
The foothills has some of the best, and most accessible hiking in Colorado. Check out 5 great hikes in the foothills for some great ideas to get started.
Paddle Boarding or Ice Skating
Evergreen lake offers year round entertainment with paddle boarding in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The lake house offers boat rentals and skate rentals so you don’t even have to have your own gear. Just show up and get out on the water - warm or frozen!
Fly fishing
With plenty of creeks there are ample opportunities to find good fly fishing in the foothills - from peaceful to challenging. Read more on options within an hour drive in the foothills.
Ice Fishing
Evergreen lake offers ice fishing. It’s free aside from needing a state fishing license and your own gear.
Mountain Biking
Incredible trails for mountain biking including casual scenic and challenging climbs. Check out 63 trails in the foothills for whatever skill level and interest.
Trail Running
Flat or steep, here’s great trail running in the foothills with amazing views and peaceful trees.
Golfing
Golf in the mountains is an incredible experience with great views and longer tee shots. Check out the best golf courses in the foothills.
Skiing
Echo Mountain is just 30 minutes from Evergreen and offers cheap lift tickets, day and nighttime skiing, as well as family-friendly tubing.
Relaxation
Enjoying the mountains can’t just be about physical outdoor activity. Here are a few spas where you can put your feet, or hair, up.
Tall Grass Spa in Evergreen is the best of the best. Massages, facials, hair salon and even a working fire place. The drive to their location on Upper Bear Creek is worth the experience itself!
Near Nederland, check out Mother Mountain, a quaint mountain retreat with massages and yoga.
In Conifer, check out A Healing Tree Massage and Education Center.
In Black Hawk, check out the Spa Ara inside the Ameristar Casino.
Let’s go!
So many activities and things to try, so little time. What’s on your list to do next?
