| surrounded by mountains and forests, casual adults-only lodge in a wooden building is a mile from the saint mary's glacier and 4 miles from hiking on james peak. breakfast and parking are available. . there's a lounge with fireplace. other amenities include a restaurant, a terrace and a tv room. upgraded rooms add fireplaces and/or terraces. interstate 70 is 9 miles away. relaxed, snug rooms offer free wi-fi and forest views. suites feature flat-screens and minifridges, plus separate sitting areas
Denver International Airport 1 hr 23
Monarch Casino Black Hawk (56 min)
Seasonal snow-sport destination offering skiing & snowboarding rentals, equipment & lessons. Hessie Trailhead (1 hr 21)
Start point for hikes into the Indian Peaks Wilderness, with its peaceful lakes & mountain views. James Peak (30 min)
Mountain lake reached on a testing route through pine forest & alpine meadows, open June to October. Golden Gate Canyon State Park (57 min)
This 12,000-acre park features mountains, forests & meadows & offers camping, hiking & fishing. St. Mary's Glacier (5 min)
Scenic mountain views are offered from this glacier overlooking a lake reached via a short hike. Eldora Mountain (1 hr 19)
Full-service ski facility with lessons, rentals, restaurants & cross-country trails. Echo Lake Park (44 min)
Camping, hiking & fishing are activities at this scenic mountain park with spruce trees & a lake. | 
