The Chutes

About an hour from Denver and situated within the Arapahoe National Forest, the Bill Moore Lake Trail is part of the Empire Loop, a network of trails just above Empire, Colorado.  This short connector trail offers a shortcut along Bill Moore Lake with a fun, mildly challenging rocky hill climb. Read More

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Colorado
Trails
The Chutes

Highlights of The Chutes

Rock

Highest Elevation

10085 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

Year Round

Best Direction

North

Nearest Town

Empire

Nearest Services

Idaho Springs

Management Agency

Arapaho National Forest

District

Clear Creek Ranger District

Overview

About an hour from Denver and situated within the Arapahoe National Forest, the Bill Moore Lake Trail is part of the Empire Loop, a network of trails just above Empire, Colorado. This short connector trail offers a shortcut along Bill Moore Lake with a fun, mildly challenging rocky hill climb.