Location

Echo Mountain is Denver’s closest ski area. We are located 50 minutes from downtown Denver, and just 20 minutes west of Evergreen.

On your drive to Echo Mountain, you will enjoy a beautiful Colorado mountain vista around every turn. If you time it right, you can watch the sun set over the divide and see the lights across Idaho Springs, Central City, and the entire front range.

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All the Cool Kids Carpool

Parking at Echo is limited - especially on weekends. Make sure your visit starts out on the right boot by carpooling, ridesharing, and using pre-arranged transportation to get here!

Uber + Lyft:

Both Uber and Lyft are available for rides up the mountain. If utilizing these services for your return trip, be sure to request your ride at least 2 hours in advance of closing time.

Zipcar:

Grab your friends and go dutch on a Zipcar! Perfect for pre-arranged or last minute trips to Echo, Zipcar is the perfect way to get up the mountain. Find out more, here!

Ride Experiences:

Hitch a ride with our friends at Ride Experiences! View their Facebook page or call (303) 564-5858 to find out more and arrange your drop-off and pick-up times at Echo.

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Directions

Option 1 (Recommended):

Take Highway 74 south to Highway 103 (aka Squaw Pass Road)

Head west towards Mt. Evans for 12 miles

Option 2:

Take I-70 to Idaho Springs

Head south on Highway 103 past Echo Lake and the Mt. Evans byway

Option 3 (From Downtown Idaho Springs):

Take Litter Bear Creek south to Highway 103

Head west for 2.5 miles

Driving Safety

Winter driving in Colorado can be hazardous. Make sure you’re in compliance with CDOT’s recommended travel safetysuggestions, including having snow tires, all wheel drive, and tire chains.

Jefferson County, Clear Creek County, and CDOT do a great job of maintaining the roads to Echo, but Mother Nature can move quickly. We want all our guests to be prepared and drive safely.

Check the mountain conditions before your trip for the latest information.

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