The Three Sisters and The Brother lie in the southwest corner of the 1,128 acre Alderfer Park, part of the Jefferson County Open Space. Looking north east toward the rock formations from the western parking lot, they peak their heads up only after starting on the trail.

The rocks offer many scrambling routes, which are accessible via a 4 mile round-trip hike. The trail is clearly marked and is very easy.

This is a great place to visit for a short hike with the family.

Getting There

To access Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, travel south of Evergreen, Colorado on Highway 73. To reach the west parking lot, turn west on Buffalo Park Road, approximately 1.5 miles (passing the east parking lot at mile 1). Turn right into the west parking lot (see historic ranch house and barn) at LeMasters Road..

Red Tape

The park opens one hour before sunrise and closes one hour after sunset. Dogs must be on leash.

Camping

This regional park is accessible via a short drive from anywhere in the Denver metropolitan area. A visit to Evergreen Mountain is a short, pleasant day trip for hikers from Colorado Springs or Fort Collins. As a result, lodging is unnecessary for a majority of visitors to Evergreen Mountain.

Camping: No camping is available in the park.
Hotels: A Quality Suites is available on Evergreen Parkway.
Cabins: Cabins are available for rent via Bear Creek Cabins or Stone Mountain Cabins.

When to Visit

This hike can easily be done year round.

Heavy snow is likely in the winter, but the trail system receives plenty of traffic, keeping the snow packed.

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