Dumont Colorado

Dumont is a small unincorporated town situated along Clear Creek and is a part of the Downieville-Lawson-Dumont combined townships. As you drive along I-70 heading west to the high country, one of the small towns you will encounter is Dumont. It’s very close to Denver, and offers people many recreational opportunities in Clear Creek County. The local Downieville truck stop and Breeze Ski Rentals have been in place for many years, and are a familiar and welcome sight to many weekend travelers when the highway slows down and traffic gets congested.

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Region: Front Range	County: Clear Creek
Latitude: 39.764478	Longitude: -105.599213	Elevation: 7,933 ft (2,418 m)

Located between Idaho Springs and Georgetown and close to Empire, Downieville-Lawson-Dumont is the home of families who enjoy the historical and recreational area. A scenic drive along the Mt. Evans Byway is always wonderful, where you will drive along the highest paved road in North America. Wildlife is plentiful in the area, and the Colorado State Animal – the Bighorn Sheep can be seen grazing along the rocky outcroppings right next to the highway. Camping areas and day trip picnic grounds are close by and heading farther west of the Interstate takes you into the Arapaho National Forest and Mt. Evans Wilderness areas. Here you will find climbing, hiking trails, white water rafting, four wheel driving, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and in winter there is skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating and more.

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Dumont Local Attractions

Berthoud Pass /Continental Divide – The pass is located west of Denver, and provides a high route between upper Clear Creek Canyon to the upper valley of the Fraser River in Middle Park to the north. The pass traverses the continental divide at the Front Range, on the border between Clear Creek County and Grand County. At 11,370 ft. in altitude, the view from the pass summit is spectacular. Back country snow sports are very popular in this area, but use care in wintertime to avoid possible avalanches.

Idaho Springs Indian Hot Springs – Natural hot springs have been therapeutic for centuries and people still enjoy coming to Idaho Springs for a relaxing get away. You can stay at the hot springs lodge or just visit the geothermal springs and caves for a chance to unwind and pamper yourself with a therapeutic and relaxing treatment. Enjoy a massage or just relax in the hot springs mineral waters, which have been rated as one of the top ten mineral hot springs in the world. 302 Soda Creek Road – Idaho Springs, CO 80452 phone (303) 567-1303

Mt. Evans Wilderness Area - Of the three “fourteeners” visible from Denver, Mount Evans is the focal point of the western mountain horizon. Much of the Mount Evans Wilderness lies above timberline, and a glacial and rugged terrain is all around. Specific places to see include: Sawtooth, Frozen Lake, and Abyss Lake at 12,550 ft. The highest paved road in America can be found here and hiking, sight seeing and wildlife watching are favorite activities in this high altitude alpine tundra. Even arctic tundra is found here – one of the few locations outside the Arctic Circle where this environment may be found.

Of course there are lots of other things to do and see in the area! Click on any of the links below to find more activities.