The Chutes

4.6/5 (26 reviews)
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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Highlights of The Chutes

Rock Category IconRock
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.

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11 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
26 Community Reviews
1 Video
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