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Hahns Peak Colorado
Hahns Peak hovers outside this historic village.

Hahns Peak, Colorado

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Hahns Peak is a tiny, former mining village north of Steamboat Springs. It sits at the foot of Hahns Peak, an extinct volcano, and across from Steamboat Lake. Combined with Clark just to the south, the area has a few restaurants, two general stores, and several lodging options.

History

The town began as a mining camp around 1865. It boomed in 1876, garnering it the first post office in Routt County, as well a stint as the county seat. Hahns Peak Historical Society preserves 15 of the town’s earliest buildings including a schoolhouse and historic cabin. There is also a museum.

Hahns Peak Mountain Colorado
Hahns Peak seen from Steamboat Lake. Photo: Michael Kirsh

Main Attractions

State Parks – Both Peal Lake and Steamboat Lake state parks are popular year round for recreation.

Routt National Forest – Hahns Peak Lake is among numerous sections of national forest near Hahns Peak.

Hahns Peak Lake – This is a little more secluded than Steamboat Lake, but not nearly as big. It’s easy to get to and cost $5 or so for your vehicle. It’s run by the National Forest.

Recreation

Year round recreation is readily available, with 2 state parks and Routt National Forest all close by. Water sports, groomed cross country skiing, snowmobile, horseback riding, ATV, hunting and hiking.

Camping:

  • Steamboat and Pearl Lake state parks have 188 and 36 sites respectively.
  • Free dispersed car camping can be found in Routt National Forest.
  • Hahns Peak Lake Recreation Area has a campground.

Read about the Camping near Steamboat Springs, Clark and Oak Creek.

​Fishing:

  • The three larger lakes in the area, Hahns Peak Lake, Pearl Lake and Steamboat Lake allow fishing for a day use fee.

Accommodations



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Special Events

  • Wooden Ski Rendezvous – February
  • Coureur des Bois Cross Country Ski Marathon – March
  • North Routt Chili Cook Off – May
  • 4th of July Ice Cream Special – July
  • Summer Arts & Crafts Fair – August
  • Pre-Thanksgiving Community Dinner – November
Hahns Peak Cafe.
Hahns Peak Roadhouse.
Hahns Peak Village.
There are still several residents in town.
Rustic buildings with false fronts.
Hahns Peak Lake.

Activities near Hahns Peak

Federal Lands:

  • Hahns Peak Lake
  • Mount Zirkel Wilderness
  • Routt National Forest

Museums:

  • Hahns Peak Museum

State Parks:

  • Pearl Lake State Park (3mi)
  • Steamboat Lake State Park (1mi)

Towns:

  • Clark (6mi)
  • Steamboat Springs (25mi)

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