🥾 ActiveDay trip · from Denver, CO
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 1 — Pike-San Isabel National Forest
Day 1 — Pike-San Isabel National Forest
🚗 3 hr 31 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Denver, CO → Pike-San Isabel National Forest
1 hr 39 min8:00 AM → 9:39 AM
Pike-San Isabel National Forest
★ 4.8Escape into over a million acres of pristine wilderness featuring alpine peaks, crystal-clear lakes, and world-class hiking trails just 90 minutes from Denver.
9:39 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
The Hangout at Deckers
★ 4.7A 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.
10:39 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Pike-San Isabel National Forest → Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead
27 min12:00 PM → 12:27 PM
Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead
★ 4.6Wade 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.
12:27 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead → Boards & Barrels Bistro & Whiskey House
25 min5:00 PM → 5:25 PM
Boards & Barrels Bistro & Whiskey House
★ 4.7Charcuterie and bistro fare paired with curated whiskey selections.
5:25 PM📍 See location
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Drive
Boards & Barrels Bistro & Whiskey House → Denver, CO
1 hr6:25 PM → 7:25 PM
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