Atmosphere of Charlie Tayler Water Wheel — Idaho Springs
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Charlie Tayler Water Wheel

Colorado's largest wooden waterwheel — all 30 feet of it — still turns beside a cascading waterfall, built in 1893 by a grizzled miner who swore off bathing and kissing as his personal health regimen. The wheel is free, accessible year-round, and reached via a short paved path under I-70 from Harold A. Anderson Park.

The move: Park behind Idaho Springs Town Hall, walk the 750-foot paved path under the I-70 overpass to the viewing benches beside Clear Creek, watch the massive wheel churn next to Bridal Veil Falls, then stroll back into town for a meal or a beer at a local spot along Miner Street — the whole stop is free and takes about 30–45 minutes.

Where: I-70 exit 240, Harold A. Anderson Park, Idaho Springs, CO 80452

Hours: Mined 2026-06-07 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Verified 2026-06-07.