Echo Mountain

Idaho Springs, Colorado

Echo Mountain is a ski resort in Idaho Springs, Colorado, US. It has 4 km of pistes, 2 lifts, elevation up to 3160 m. Slopes break down into 2 km beginner, 1 km intermediate, 0 km advanced. Connected via lifts to Echo Mountain Park for a combined 4 km ski area.

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Slopes

3.8 km

Lifts

2

Elevation

2685–3224 m

539 m vertical

Country

US

Linked ski area · combined 4 km / 2 lifts

Echo Mountain Park

Slopes by difficulty

easy 2.3 km

intermediate 1.3 km

advanced 270 m

Lifts by type

chair lift · 1magic carpet · 1

39.68559, -105.52034

Sources: osm

Updated 2026-08-11

Nearest airports

BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport 43 km · ~1h 3m
DEN Denver International Airport 75 km · ~1h 50m
EGE Eagle County Regional Airport 120 km · ~2h 56m

Nearest cities

Golden (20,330) 27 km
Dakota Ridge (33,892) 34 km
Ken Caryl (32,438) 37 km

FAQ

How many ski lifts does Echo Mountain have?

Echo Mountain has 2 ski lifts — 1 chair lift, 1 magic carpet.

How many kilometres of slopes at Echo Mountain?

Echo Mountain has 3.8 km of pistes. Together with connected resorts (Echo Mountain Park), the combined area totals 4 km.

What is the elevation at Echo Mountain?

The highest lift-served point at Echo Mountain is around 3160 m.

Where is Echo Mountain located?

Echo Mountain is located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, US.

Is Echo Mountain connected to other ski areas?

Yes, Echo Mountain is part of a linked ski area with Echo Mountain Park, for a combined 4 km of pistes.

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