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Indian Hills: A mountain community with outdoor recreation
Located within Colorado’s foothills, Indian Hills is a rural area about 5 miles west of Morrison and roughly 23 miles from downtown Denver. The single-family homes here are surrounded by thick ponderosa pine forests and open spaces that are popular for natural recreation. Despite the secluded atmosphere, the neighborhood remains close through events hosted at its community center. “It’s a phenomenal community with an eclectic group of people and an old-fashioned, rustic vibe,” says Trisha Karstetter, real estate broker and founding member of Spirit Bear Realty, who lives in Indian Hills. “People move to the foothills to be left alone, but here they also want to know their neighbors.”
Exploring the area’s mountain trails and open spaces
Indian Hills’ mountainous terrain lends to ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. “We are surrounded by parks. You can hike, ride your mountain bike and ride your horses,” Karstetter says. Parmalee Gulch Park has multiple walking paths and is the site of a summer camp, while Pence Park connects to the Independence Mountain Trail and the Bear Creek Trail. Arrowhead Community Park has a nature-themed playground, picnic shelter and athletic courts for basketball and volleyball.
The base of Mount Falcon sits east of the neighborhood. Some residents can access the West Trailhead from their backyard, which travels up the mountain and is open to hikers and equestrians. The Mount Falcon Trail is a loop that visits the Walker Mansion Ruins and continues on to the Eagle Eye Shelter, a lookout tower.
Kids love the bears on the playground at Arrowhead Community Park.
Explore the areas around The West trailhead at Mount Falcon Park.
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Country roads lined with mountain homes and estates
Homes in Indian Hills are dotted along dirt or gravel roads and accompanied by large lots of land. Some are surrounded by towering trees, while others sit among grassy fields with room for horses and livestock. Raised ranches and bi-level homes built between the 1950s and 1980s are common, with simple exteriors that resemble farmhouses with balconies. Prices range from $550,000 to $800,000. There are also a handful of ranch-style homes and cottages built in the 1920s – these can get as low as $275,000. Cabin-inspired multi-story homes are another popular housing type, with wood exteriors, stone chimneys and an occasional A-frame structure. These homes can cost anywhere from $700,000 to $1.6 million.
Contemporary mountain estates are a luxury option for the area. Some share Craftsman features such as stone accent walls, wrap-around balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows, while others are more Tuscan-inspired. Most of these properties were built in the 1980s to 2010s and are priced at around $1.1 million to $2.6 million.
A contemporary craftsman mountain home sits high on the mountains in Indian Hills.
A group of cabin-style homes are built along the winding roads of Indian Hills.
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Celebrating the Indian Hills community through events
The Indian Hills Improvement Association is a social group that plans and hosts events at the Indian Hills Community Center. According to Karstetter, there’s a pancake breakfast every Thursday that brings the neighborhood together. Other gatherings include monthly dinners, community cleanups and an annual Christmas Holiday potluck.
For Fourth of July, Indian Hills will shut down the main roads for a parade, where anyone can join during the first half. “If you’re an 80-year-old woman who’s always wanted to twirl a baton, you can. And the children will ride their bikes,” Karstetter says. The second half of the parade becomes a town-wide water fight. “The fire fighters will spray the crowd with water, and people will fill up water guns from the creek.”
Indian Hills is also known locally for its town sign. Every week, community members will put jokes or riddles on the sign for others to solve – all documented on the sign’s Facebook page.
The Indian Hills Community Center provides a place for locals meet and socialize.
Parmalee Gulch in Indian Hills is home to the Geneva Glen Camp with numerous outdoor activities available.
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Local restaurants and nearby towns for shopping
Indian Hills may lack a commercial center, but there are local restaurants near the post office. “There are a lot of little things in the area. Mac Nation has been featured on the Food Network,” Karstetter says. Mac Nation Cafe is a casual eatery specializing in gourmet mac & cheese and craft beer. There’s also the Sit N Saloon, the area’s local dive bar and grill.
Downtown Evergreen is the closest hub for shopping and dining, about 8 miles northwest. Local shops include Silver Arrow, a jewelry store, and Evergreen Clothing & Mercantile. Beau Jo’s is a casual restaurant serving Colorado-style pizza, while Wildflower Cafe specializes in breakfast dishes. Farther north is the Marketplace at Bergen Park, featuring a King Soopers and a Natural Grocers. Indian Hills residents can also head into Aspen Park, about 9 miles southwest of the neighborhood, and shop along the Conifer Road commercial corridor. The Village at Aspen Park also has King Soopers, plus fast-food options like Papa Muphy’s and Qdoba.
Enjoy the tasty comfort foods served at Mac Nation Café in Indian Hills.
Stop in for a drink and good local eats at Sit-N-Bull Saloon in Indian Hills.
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A-rated Jeffco public schools with good programs
Families living in Indian Hills can send their kids to schools in the Jefferson County School District, which has choice enrollment. The town falls under Jeffco’s Evergreen and Conifer Articulation Areas. Parmalee Elementary provides an after-school enrichment program, while West Jefferson Middle School has theater, visual arts and digital design electives. From there, students can attend Conifer High School, which has a STEM pathway program and an On the Job Experience program that allows students to earn academic credit for working. All three schools earn A-minus grades from Niche.
West Jefferson Middle School in Conifer has a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
Conifer Senior High School in Conifer has achieved a score of A- on Niche.com.
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Navigating the area’s country roads and highways
Parmalee Gulch Road is the area’s main thoroughfare. Indian Hills’ winding country roads branch off from there and, in some places, turn into dirt and gravel roads – all requiring a vehicle to navigate. U.S. Highway 285 is accessible at the entrance to the area and travels east into Denver and west to Aspen Park. The Denver International Airport is roughly 46 miles away.
The quirks and challenges of mountain living
Living in the foothills comes with unique challenges. “You have to watch out for black bears because they’ll get in your trash, and it’s hard to plant flowers out in the yard with the elk eating them. All just minor inconveniences though,” Karstetter says.
Additionally, the area’s thick forests and grassy plains create a risk of potential wildfires. The Indian Hills Fire Protection District has a station in the neighborhood and a Community Wildlife Protection Plan to combat this risk.
Indian Hills is a scenic area with beautiful mountain views.
Explore the beauty of the mountain forests of Indian Hills.
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