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Alpine Peaks & Mountain Solitude

Experience breathtaking alpine vistas and peaceful mountain solitude in Pike-San Isabel National Forest, just hours from Denver.

Day 1 — Pike-San Isabel National Forest
Day 1Pike-San Isabel National Forest

Day 1Pike-San Isabel National Forest

🚗 3 hr 31 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Denver, COPike-San Isabel National Forest
1 hr 39 min8:00 AM9:39 AM
Pike-San Isabel National Forest
Pike-San Isabel National Forest
4.8
Escape into over a million acres of pristine wilderness featuring alpine peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and world-class hiking trails just 90 minutes from Denver.
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Lunch
The Hangout at Deckers
The Hangout at Deckers
4.7
A riverside roadhouse on the South Platte River at Deckers, CO — cold beer, burgers, and a sunny deck that becomes the obvious lunch destination after a morning on the water.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Pike-San Isabel National ForestCheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead
27 min12:00 PM12:27 PM
Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead
Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead
4.6
Wade through the South Platte River casting for brown and rainbow trout while canyon walls tower overhead. Hike the scenic 3-mile out-and-back trail, spotting mule deer and enjoying dramatic red rock formations.
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Evening
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Drive
Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access TrailheadBoards & Barrels Bistro & Whiskey House
25 min5:00 PM5:25 PM
Boards & Barrels Bistro & Whiskey House
Boards & Barrels Bistro & Whiskey House
4.7
Charcuterie and bistro fare paired with curated whiskey selections.
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Drive
Boards & Barrels Bistro & Whiskey HouseDenver, CO
1 hr6:25 PM7:25 PM
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