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- County
- Jefferson (unincorporated)
- Elevation
- 7,162 ft
- Population
- About 9,300
- Downtown Denver
- About 30 mi · about 40 min
- Nearest ski area
- Loveland · about 1 hr
- Schools
- Jefferson County Public Schools
Drive times are typical and change with traffic and weather.
Living in Evergreen
What it's like to live in Evergreen
Evergreen is an unincorporated mountain community in the foothills west of Denver, first settled in 1859 and named for the evergreen trees around it. Jefferson County handles roads and zoning, and the Evergreen Metropolitan District runs the core water and sewer system.
Evergreen Lake sits at the center of town. It was made by damming Bear Creek in 1927, and today it is a skating rink in winter and a boating lake in summer. Downtown has local shops and restaurants, and the area around town is full of Denver Mountain Parks and Jeffco Open Space land.
Evergreen suits buyers who want a settled mountain town with great trail access and an easy link to I-70. Downtown is about nine miles from the interstate on Evergreen Parkway, which helps for both Denver commutes and ski weekends.
Where it is
Where Evergreen sits on the Front Range
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Neighborhoods
Where to look in Evergreen
Downtown Evergreen
The historic core along Bear Creek below Evergreen Lake, with local shops and restaurants.
Bergen Park
The northern part of Evergreen along Highway 74 toward I-70, named for the historic Denver Mountain Park.
Hiwan
The area around Hiwan Golf Club and the historic Hiwan Homestead.
Kittredge
A small community about two miles downstream on Bear Creek, with a post office dating to 1923.
Brook Forest
A higher community at about 8,450 feet on the Jefferson and Clear Creek county line.
Upper Bear Creek
A community west of town in Clear Creek County with a history of 1920s resorts.
Get outside
Things to do in Evergreen
- 01
Evergreen Lake
Ice skating and pond hockey in winter, boat rentals and fishing in summer.
- 02
Elk Meadow Park
A 1,140-acre Jeffco Open Space park with the trail up Bergen Peak.
- 03
Alderfer and Three Sisters Park
Jeffco Open Space known for rock formations, old ponderosa, and a dense trail network.
- 04
Hiwan Heritage Park and Museum
A 25-room log lodge museum with free guided tours.
- 05
Denver Mountain Parks
Dedisse, Fillius, O'Fallon, Pence, and Bergen parks all sit around Evergreen.
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FAQ
Evergreen questions, answered
How far is Evergreen from downtown Denver?
About 30 miles, usually 30 to 40 minutes on I-70 in normal traffic.
What county is Evergreen in?
Jefferson County. Evergreen is unincorporated, and a few areas to the west are in Clear Creek County.
What is the elevation of Evergreen?
About 7,162 feet in town. Surrounding areas like Brook Forest sit near 8,400 feet.
Which school district serves Evergreen?
Jefferson County Public Schools, including Evergreen High School. Homes west of the Clear Creek County line go to Clear Creek Schools.
Is wildfire a concern in Evergreen?
Yes, as in all forested foothills. Jefferson County offers free home wildfire assessments, and mitigation can affect insurance.
How far is Evergreen from the ski areas?
Downtown is about nine miles from I-70, and Loveland Ski Area is about 45 miles in all, roughly an hour in good conditions.
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