Alderfer/Three Sisters

Near the heart of Evergreen, Alderfer/Three Sisters Park has stunning vistas, landmark rock formations, beautiful old stands of ponderosa pine and the most trails per acre of any foothills park.

Important Jeffco Park Use Updates Jan-Dec 2025:
  • All users of Jeffco parks (both free trips and paid for courses) must carry with them a copy of the CMC-Jeffco Permit or a yellow permit tag 
  • The permit can be found at this link
  • Permit tags can be picked up at the CMC Basecamp office (T-Th 10am-6pm) 
  • ONLY ONE GROUP may use a trail system at a time. Group size is limited to 14 participants, including guides/instructors. 
  • A trail system includes that entire area of that park - ie, if a group begins a hike on the east side of North Table, another group may not hold another hike on the west side of North Table.
  • Blackout dates - No CMC trips may take place on the following dates: 
    • Memorial Day Weekend - May 24-26; Father’s Day – June 15;  Juneteenth – June 19; Independence Day Weekend – July 4-6; Labor Day Weekend – Aug 30-Sept 1 

For further information and any restrictions see:  Alderfer / Three Sisters Park | Jefferson County, CO (jeffco.us)

Directions to parking lot (East TH): 30357 Buffalo Park Rd - Google Maps

Directions to parking lot (West TH): 5136 S Le Masters Rd - Google Maps

From the East Trailhead you can access: 

  • Evergreen Mountain East, Wild Iris and Three Sisters Loop - 7.1 miles - 1200 ft elevation gain
  • Evergreen Mountain via East and West Trail Loop - 5.5 miles - 1043 ft elevation gain
  • Hidden Fawn to Mount Muhly Trail Loop - 6.9 miles - 1112 ft elevation gain
  • Hidden Fawn and Bearberry Trail - 3.6 miles - 564 ft elevation gain
  • Sisters, Mountain Muhly, Homestead, Silver Fox, and Ponderosa Loop - 5.2 miles - 879 ft elevation gain
From the West Trailhead you can access: 
  • Evergreen Mountain Trail - 4.2 miles - 816 ft elevation gain
  • Three Sisters and Little Brother Trail - 2.5 miles - 337 ft elevation gain
  • Evergreen Mountain West, Summitt, and East Trail Loop - 5.3miles - 1010 ft elevation gain
  • Big Brother and Sister Loop - 3.1 miles - 358 ft elevation gain
  • Elephant Butte - 5.1 miles - 1286 ft elevation gain
  • Bluebird Meadow, Mountain Muhly, and Bearberry Trail Loop - 3.6 miles - 567 ft elevation gain
  • Bearberry and Silver Fox Loop - 2.2 miles - 232 ft elevation gain
  • Land Manager: Jefferson County Open Space
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 14
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 14
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  • Alderfer/Three Sisters - East TH
  • Alderfer/Three Sisters - West TH
  • Evergreen Mountain
  • Elephant Butte
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