Eagle district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Edwards

Edwards is a town in Eagle district, Colorado, United States, home to about 10,266 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 5 museums. The must-see places are North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (4 km), Middle Lake Trail (15 km) and New York Mountain (19 km).

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Edwards, Colorado
Edwards, Eagle district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Edwards at a glance

Location
Eagle district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 10,266
Coordinates
39.6450° N, 106.5942° W
Places within 50 km
62 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Edwards

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Edwards

150 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Edwards. The closest is Casteel Ridge (3 km); the best-known is New York Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Edwards

29 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Edwards. The closest is Middle Lake Trail (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Edwards

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Edwards. The closest is Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Edwards

8 museums within 100 km of Edwards. The closest is Nature Discovery Center/Walking Mountains Science Center (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Edwards

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Edwards. The closest is Seibert Fountain (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Edwards

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Edwards. The closest is North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Edwards

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Edwards
  2. 3 km Casteel Ridge · viewpoint, Eagle
  3. 5 km North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO · waterfall, Eagle
  4. 23 km Mount Jackson · viewpoint, Eagle
  5. 9 km New York Mountain · viewpoint, Eagle
  6. 4 km Middle Lake Trail · lake, Eagle
  7. 15 km Back to Edwards

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How to reach Edwards

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Edwards by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints30150Casteel Ridge (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1129Middle Lake Trail (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Betty Ford Alpine Gardens (24 km)
    Museums58Nature Discovery Center/Walking Mountains Science Center (23 km)
    Forts & heritage66Seibert Fountain (24 km)
    Waterfalls55North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (4 km)
    Caves11Thunder Cat Cave (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Fishhook Island (57 km)
    Parks01Leadville National Fish Hatchery (62 km)
    Temples01Wild West Express Coaster (78 km)
    Other attractions01Glenwood Hot Springs Grand Pool (79 km)
    Churches01Cathedral Peak (90 km)

    Edwards: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Edwards?

    North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO (waterfall, about 4 km), Middle Lake Trail (lake, about 15 km), New York Mountain (viewpoint, about 19 km), Mount Jackson (viewpoint, about 23 km), Casteel Ridge (viewpoint, about 3 km), Sylvan Lake State Park (lake, about 24 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Edwards?

    62 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 museums, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Edwards?

    Casteel Ridge, about 3 km by road; Bachelor Gulch (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Edwards?

    Middle Lake Trail, about 15 km by road; Sylvan Lake State Park (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Edwards?

    Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, about 24 km by road; Holy Cross Wilderness (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Edwards?

    Start in Edwards, visit Casteel Ridge, then North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO, then Mount Jackson, then New York Mountain, then Middle Lake Trail, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Edwards?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Edwards

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Edwards’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Edwards on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.