Idledale is about a 30-minute drive west of Denver, nestled among thousands of acres of land in the Denver Mountain Parks system. Idledale is known for its parks and activities that center around the mountains and the creek that runs through the town.

Vacationers love Idledale for its access to parks like Bear Creek Canyon Park and Mr. Falcon Park, just to name a few. From many of the peaks in the surrounding parks, hikers can see views of the Rocky Mountains and the tops of skyscrapers in Denver. Activities like fly-fishing, biking, hiking and picnicking at Little Park are all common in Idledale.

Within a short driving distance, visitors can take day trips to nearby areas like Evergreen. For those that want to ski or snowboard, Idaho Springs, Breckenridge and Keystone are all close by.

For additional Colorado vacation rentals options, you may also be interested in Littleton house rentals, Genesee cabin rentals, and other vacation rentals in Denver.