Mt. Vernon Canyon

  • The primary attractions of the I-70 “Gateway to the Rockies” are scenic views from popular event centers and mountain recreation on pristine preserved acres. The magical landscape of the Old West remains for visitors, residents and wildlife within 20 minutes of Denver. New residential development, visible from I-70 between Lookout Mountain exit 256 and Genesee Park exit 254, camouflage 8,000 preserved acres in the area beyond the highway. Travelers into high altitude neighborhoods discover vistas of the Denver metro area, Clear Creek Canyon, the Continental Divide, Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, Evergreen and Bear Creek Canyon.

    Lariat Trail AKA Lookout Mountain Road
    Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Museum and Pahaska Lodge
    Boettcher Mansion Event Center
    JeffCo’s Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve
    Denver’s Genesee Park
    Denver’s Buffalo Herd
    Denver’s Chief Hosa Lodge & Campground
    Historic Beaver Brook Trail
    Jefferson County’s Apex Park
    Jefferson County’s Matthews-Winters Park
    Jefferson County’s Windy Saddle Park
    Mount Vernon Country Club
    Mother Cabrini Shrine
    Rockland Community Church
    Lookout Mountain Community Church
    The “Sculptured House” on Genesee Mountain

    Note: All Denver Mountain Parks (and structures within), the Lariat Trail, Boettcher Mansion, Mother Cabrini Stone House and some private homes are listed with the National Register of Historic Places.