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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Evergreen, Colorado
One day is enough: fly into Denver, take I‑70/CO‑74 to Evergreen, enjoy the lake, trails and a quick bite, then head back.
Evergreen is a small mountain community 30 km west‑southwest of Denver. Its main attractions – Evergreen Lake, open‑space parks and bike paths – are close together, so a single day covers the highlights. Most visitors use it as a day‑trip from Denver or as a brief stop on a Front Range road‑trip.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Jun–Sep, also May and Oct for cooler hiking
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (snow limits trail access)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–80 excl. bed · Mid $80–130 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| RTD Call ’n Ride bus ride | $0.60 |
| Coffee at local café | $3–5 |
| Meal at BeauJo’s (pizza slice) | $8–12 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DEN · Denver International Airport
- Main gateway; about 45 min drive via I‑70/CO‑74
Typical fares
- DEN → Evergreen by car
- ≈45 min, ~30 mi; rental or rideshare $45–70 (check)
- RTD Call ’n Ride round‑trip
- $1.20 total
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
RTD Call ’n Ride bus $0.60 each way; extensive bike‑path network; most sites within 5‑minute walk from downtown.
See and do
Known for
- Evergreen Lake
- Open‑space hiking and mountain‑bike trails
- Scenic foothill views
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | Drive I‑70 east to Denver, about 45 min; or RTD commuter rail to Union Station | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Quality Suites at Evergreen Parkway
- All‑suites hotel with free breakfast and Wi‑Fi; good base for a night if desired
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis‑koo‑lpe |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwahn‑toh kwes‑tah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Winter snow can close some trail segments; check trail conditions before heading out.
- Limited dining options; popular spots fill up on weekends.
Evergreen is generally safe; typical mountain‑area cautions apply – watch for wildlife on trails and keep valuables locked in vehicles.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Evergreen, Colorado yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Evergreen Lake
- Open‑space hiking and mountain‑bike trails
- Scenic foothill views
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Colorado DOT travel map: dtdapps.coloradodot.info/otis/MapSearch/TravelMap
- Denver International Airport: www.flydenver.com/
- Wikivoyage: Evergreen (Colorado), revision 5165201 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5165201
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Evergreen, Colorado
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US citizens need no visa for short stays; nearest US consulate is in Denver.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/evergreen-colorado). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.