Colorado · Hiking · Near Idaho Springs

Twin Bridges

Twin BridgesPhoto: edcrowle, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.0 mi
round trip
61 ft
climb
9,054 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Twin Bridges is a 1.0-mile out-and-back trail in Colorado, managed by the White River National Forest's Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. The trail is short and accessible, making it a good choice for families, visitors with limited time, or anyone looking for a quick walk in the forest. It sits within the White River National Forest, and the surrounding setting offers typical Rocky Mountain scenery and forest environments. The trail is rated easy, with a one-way climb of about 60 feet from a low point of roughly 8,950 feet to a high of about 9,054 feet. The natural surface and the out-and-back format make it straightforward to plan. Bikes and horses are both allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Fraser weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 38°F, while winter highs stay around 31°F. The Twin Bridges Trail and the Sunset Pink mountain biking routes are both about 0.1 mile away. The Vasquez Road climbing area is about 0.7 mile off, and Idlewild Campground is about 1.1 mile away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Idlewild Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Star of India

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rainsUser:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Hamill House Museum

    Museum

    Museum · 15 mi from Idaho Springs

    Historic house-museum in Georgetown, Colorado, United States

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Twin Bridges

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / -1°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 2°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 11°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 20°

      8 wet

    5. May

      62° / 27°

      7 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 33°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 38°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 37°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 29°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 21°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 10°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / -1°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fraser, CO, 2.5 mi away at 8,560 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.