Today, Evergreen boasts an eclectic community and a rich cultural existence — local theater, arts, music and fine dining. For recreation, jog up to Evergreen Lake. This pristine jewel offers boating and picnicking in the summer, ice-skating in the winter and fishing year-round. Drive up nearby Mt. Evans (14,624 feet) or watch as the Maxwell Falls cascade 76 feet into a rocky canyon. Camping, hiking, fishing and more are offered through Jefferson County Open Space. Downtown Evergreen offers its own temptations: the scenic Evergreen Golf Course, attractive galleries, shops, eateries, museums and nightspots all located along Bear Creek site of the Annual Dam Ducky Derby held each August. Whether you like to relax in an armchair opposite a roaring fire or prefer a breathless climb through nearby hills, Evergreen has it all.
Lookout National Park is a great intro hike if you're starting to get into hiking in CO. It's much easier to get to if you only have a few hours or a day to hike. It has beautiful views at every resting point and is a perfect place to watch and listen to the birds, especially when it's calm and quiet. The top has breath taking views of the valley.