Pine Escape Guidebook
Food, Beer, & Bar Scene
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT - Great dog friendly food just 2-3 min drive from the house with great food and a wonderful outdoor seating options.
NOTE: Typically, closed on Mondays. Worth double checking they're open.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoka's Restaurant & Bar
16940 Pine Valley RdNEIGHBORHOOD SPOT - Great dog friendly food just 2-3 min drive from the house with great food and a wonderful outdoor seating options.
NOTE: Typically, closed on Mondays. Worth double checking they're open.
CONIFER AREA - Lots of beer on tap and really phenomenal food - love the wings and freshly made pizzas! Outdoor pup / kid friendly space with sand pit for big groups. Frequently have live bluegrass and/or other special events.
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Snowpack Taproom & Kitchen
11863 Springs RdCONIFER AREA - Lots of beer on tap and really phenomenal food - love the wings and freshly made pizzas! Outdoor pup / kid friendly space with sand pit for big groups. Frequently have live bluegrass and/or other special events.
BAILEY - Local winery with some of the best food around. Fantastic outdoor seating options featuring cabanas alongside the river and an outdoor stage for live music on the weekends.
NOTE: As with most places in the area, worth calling to ensure they're open as they frequently have "special events."
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Aspen Peak Cellars
60750 US Hwy 285BAILEY - Local winery with some of the best food around. Fantastic outdoor seating options featuring cabanas alongside the river and an outdoor stage for live music on the weekends.
NOTE: As with most places in the area, worth calling to ensure they're open as they frequently have "special events."
BAILEY - Brewery in downtown Bailey
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Mad Jack's Mountain Brewery
23 Main StBAILEY - Brewery in downtown Bailey
CONIFER - Convenient 285 Breakfast Spot
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aspen Perk Cafe - Bar & Grill
27182 Main StCONIFER - Convenient 285 Breakfast Spot
Cut Throat Cafe
157 Main StBAILEY - Breakfast spot
EVERGREEN - If you're in the area, we highly recommend this breakfast spot!
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wildflower Cafe
28035 CO-74EVERGREEN - If you're in the area, we highly recommend this breakfast spot!
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT - This is a coffee shop up at Pine Junction (straight at the light if coming from the house.) We REALLLY enjoy their cinnamon rolls and breakfast burritos/sandwiches. The Sasquatch breakfast burrito (very hearty) is their "specialty" and we also enjoy "The Pine." they have WiFi and local art for sale.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coffee Bean N Bakery
16 Mt Evans BlvdNEIGHBORHOOD SPOT - This is a coffee shop up at Pine Junction (straight at the light if coming from the house.) We REALLLY enjoy their cinnamon rolls and breakfast burritos/sandwiches. The Sasquatch breakfast burrito (very hearty) is their "specialty" and we also enjoy "The Pine." they have WiFi and local art for sale.
NEIGHBORHOOD SPOT - this is more of a "dive" place up at the junction (straight at light if coming from the house) so nothing fancy at all. Affordable and have great fried pickles, wings, and burgers.
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Crossroads Pizza & Wings
16 Mt Evans BlvdNEIGHBORHOOD SPOT - this is more of a "dive" place up at the junction (straight at light if coming from the house) so nothing fancy at all. Affordable and have great fried pickles, wings, and burgers.
CONIFER AREA - Good affordable food, full bar with beers on tap, large indoor and outdoor seating area, and TVs for sports.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooks Place Tavern
25577 Conifer RdCONIFER AREA - Good affordable food, full bar with beers on tap, large indoor and outdoor seating area, and TVs for sports.
J J Madwell's
26412 Main StCONIFER - Casual Italian
Wing Wagon
26367 Conifer RdCONIFER - Wing Spot
GRANT (~35 Min Drive) - This place is one of our ABSOLUTE favorites. Their hours are odd and vary based on season, so this is one to call in advance. We haven't had one dish, from their chef, that hasn't been incredible. During summer months, the chef has an airstream food truck on site, featuring a completely different menu.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shaggy Sheep
50455 US Hwy 285GRANT (~35 Min Drive) - This place is one of our ABSOLUTE favorites. Their hours are odd and vary based on season, so this is one to call in advance. We haven't had one dish, from their chef, that hasn't been incredible. During summer months, the chef has an airstream food truck on site, featuring a completely different menu.
Marshdale Burger Co
6941 County Highway 73EVERGREEN AREA - Great burger spot!
Park / Trail Options
Amazing park just 4 minutes from the house. Can spend 30 min - 3+ hours there hiking, walking, fishing, or mountain biking. Happy to share trail advice.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pine Valley Ranch Park
30400 Crystal Lake RdAmazing park just 4 minutes from the house. Can spend 30 min - 3+ hours there hiking, walking, fishing, or mountain biking. Happy to share trail advice.
great park with tons of trails. note: it is a state park, so there is a small fee for entry.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Staunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek Roadgreat park with tons of trails. note: it is a state park, so there is a small fee for entry.
Reynolds Park Trailhead
13649 S Foxton RdThis is a 10 mile (roundtrip) out and back hike to rock formations. this trail ventures through an open burn zone with great views. Although the hike is longer, there are no big climbs, just rolling hills. Warning - there is minimal shade, so avoid going during the heat of the day during the summer.
Chair Rocks
This is a 10 mile (roundtrip) out and back hike to rock formations. this trail ventures through an open burn zone with great views. Although the hike is longer, there are no big climbs, just rolling hills. Warning - there is minimal shade, so avoid going during the heat of the day during the summer.
This is a great little local hike (~2 mi round trip) and usually is not over crowded. The summit has some GREAT panoramic views and tops out at just over 9,000 FT. We frequently take visitors here and highly recommend it, if you head that way.
note: the parking for this hike is at a local neighborhood park. the trail starts by the swing sets
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Mount Bailey
This is a great little local hike (~2 mi round trip) and usually is not over crowded. The summit has some GREAT panoramic views and tops out at just over 9,000 FT. We frequently take visitors here and highly recommend it, if you head that way.
note: the parking for this hike is at a local neighborhood park. the trail starts by the swing sets
Cheesman Canyon Fishing Access Trailhead
23785 County Road 126a scenic road nearby that follows along the South Platte river. There are many pull-off parking spots along this road if you want to enjoy the water. Great spot if you like fly fishing, picnics by the water, or if you have a dog that likes swimming (depending on the current strength).
note: if you're looking to spend an extended amount of time here, let us know. we can provide more detailed Intel, based on current conditions.
South Foxton Road
South Foxton Roada scenic road nearby that follows along the South Platte river. There are many pull-off parking spots along this road if you want to enjoy the water. Great spot if you like fly fishing, picnics by the water, or if you have a dog that likes swimming (depending on the current strength).
note: if you're looking to spend an extended amount of time here, let us know. we can provide more detailed Intel, based on current conditions.
Souvenirs / Unique Experiences
The Chill Squirrel Trading Company
47 Co Rd 68Sasquatch Outpost
149 Main StTreehouse Adventure Park
60117 US Hwy 285Native Fly Shop, Inc.
34375 US Hwy 285Local fly fishing outfit & shop
Dog Stuff
Westminster Hills Off-Leash Dog Park
10499 Simms StreetBeaver Ranch Dog Park
11372 County Road 97Chatfield Dog Park
South Foxton Road
South Foxton RoadWellington Lake
Buster's Natural Pet Supply
10875 US Highway 285local vets who offer emergency care and have taken great care of us.
Aspen Creek Veterinary Hospital (at Pleasant Park)
23605 Oehlmann Park Roadlocal vets who offer emergency care and have taken great care of us.
Local Groceries / Amenities
Natural Grocers
27101 Main StKing Soopers
25637 Conifer RdSafeway
27152 Main StStaples
10853 US Hwy 285Evergreen Mountain Sports
10875 US Highway 285Pine Junction Country Store
34375 US Hwy 285Small general store with variety of basics & some souvenirs
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Pine Junction Country Store
34375 US Hwy 285Small general store with variety of basics & some souvenirs
Scenic Drives
great place for a scenic drive! this pass goes from Grant to Georgetown with amazing views and hikes along the way.
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Guanella Pass
great place for a scenic drive! this pass goes from Grant to Georgetown with amazing views and hikes along the way.
drive to the top of one of Colorado's 14ers. this drive is common for sighting mountain goats as there are about 100 who live at or around the summit.
note: this road is closed seasonally and may require a pass, depending on conditions.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
drive to the top of one of Colorado's 14ers. this drive is common for sighting mountain goats as there are about 100 who live at or around the summit.
note: this road is closed seasonally and may require a pass, depending on conditions.
[SCENIC DRIVE TO 285 - BEST IN NON-WINTER MONTHS] If you have extra time, on your way back to 285, and would like a scenic drive, through a canyon alongside the river, featuring unique cabins and rock features, and have an extra ~10 mins, we recommend taking Elk Creek, from the neighborhood, back to the highway. Elk Creek road can be accessed at the bottom of the neighborhood, "behind" the mailboxes. Exercise caution as this road is windy, isn't very wide in many places, and may be icy in winter months.
South Elk Creek Road
South Elk Creek Road[SCENIC DRIVE TO 285 - BEST IN NON-WINTER MONTHS] If you have extra time, on your way back to 285, and would like a scenic drive, through a canyon alongside the river, featuring unique cabins and rock features, and have an extra ~10 mins, we recommend taking Elk Creek, from the neighborhood, back to the highway. Elk Creek road can be accessed at the bottom of the neighborhood, "behind" the mailboxes. Exercise caution as this road is windy, isn't very wide in many places, and may be icy in winter months.
(SCENIC ACCESS TO 285/REYNOLDS PARK/CATHEDRAL SPIRES/BEAVER RANCH) This a scenic road nearby that follows along the South Platte river. There are many pull-off parking spots along this road if you want to enjoy the water. Great spot if you like fly fishing, picnics by the water, or if you have a dog that likes swimming (depending on the current strength). This road will eventually take you back to 285 (with one split in the road where you'll take a left) if you have an extra ~20 min.
South Foxton Road
South Foxton Road(SCENIC ACCESS TO 285/REYNOLDS PARK/CATHEDRAL SPIRES/BEAVER RANCH) This a scenic road nearby that follows along the South Platte river. There are many pull-off parking spots along this road if you want to enjoy the water. Great spot if you like fly fishing, picnics by the water, or if you have a dog that likes swimming (depending on the current strength). This road will eventually take you back to 285 (with one split in the road where you'll take a left) if you have an extra ~20 min.