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Rocky Mountain Hike: Wildlife and Stunning Views
4.9
540 Ratings
Denver
Embark on a thrilling 4-mile hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, encountering wildlife and breathtaking mountain views. Book your adventure today!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Drive from Denver to Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park.
- On the drive to the park you will pass historic towns and beautiful landscapes from Denver through Boulder, with the option to stop in Lyons for coffee etc.
- The hike has beautiful scenery, alpine lakes and diverse trails. The trail is framed with pine and aspen trees, with views of snow capped mountain ranges all around.
- Immerse yourself in the mountains away from it all.
- Have a tasty picnic lunch surrounded by serene nature.
- See Colorado’s famous continental divide
- This is a approx 4 mile trail (round trip) with about 800 feet in elevation gain.
Points of Interest
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1701 Wynkoop St
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Walnut Cafe
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Estes Park Visitor Center
What's Included
- Local expert hiking guide
- Complimentary water refills (bring a reusable bottle)
- Snowshoes or YakTracks provided as needed (specify shoe size in comments)
- Transportation included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Winter Weather Clothing (Coats, gloves, hats, etc.)
Additional Information
Experience the serene beauty of one of the nation’s most famous National Parks, the Rocky Mountain National Park. Elk, raptors, and bighorn sheep are amongst the thriving wildlife that calls this national park home. Enjoy a moderate 4-mile hike with several pit stops to soak in the breathtaking mountain scenery. Engage in the tranquility of wilderness and we will ensure you’re back downtown to join in for the evening festivities. Schedule your adventure at the Rocky Mountain National Park today!
Our tour guides possess vast experience with navigating mountainous landscapes. Your safety is our utmost concern, and occasional last-minute alterations to the plan may be required to avoid possible hazardous situations. However, we assure you that any adventure you embark on with us will remain an indelible memory!
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- Lunch Included - Please notate dietary restrictions in special requirement section
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a moderate hike at altitude that many guests may find challenging. This tour is not recommended for people who do not regularly exercise. Out of respect for the other guests on the tour, please consider our Rocky Mountain National Park sightseeing tour if you are unsure if you can meet the physical requirements. Our guides reserve the right to ask guests to stop or turn around on the hike.
- We cannot guarantee a specific trail - we chose based on day, condition, crowds.
- From November to April, waterproof shoes are highly recommended. Wool socks are also recommended.
- Winter weather conditions may exist in the park, please dress adequately for potentially snowy conditions and low temperatures.
Location
1701 Wynkoop St
Wynkoop Street
Outside @ large American Flagpole
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(540 Ratings)
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Parvati_g
Jun 9, 2024
Amazing experience! - Had a blast on our hike! Aaron was incredibly professional and was constantly checking-in to make sure everyone was doing okay. He was mindful of taking breaks. We all really appreciated how thoughtful he was in trying to give us the best possible experience. Took the time to explain things unique to the park and went out of his way to let us see wildlife. Highly recommend this tour!
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Deb_b
Jun 9, 2024
Spectacular Hiking journey - Aaron was a wonderful guide. He was extremely knowledgeable in many subjects .
He picked the best route with the most waterfalls and trail. He was extremely caring and kind to all. He made sure everyone was always hydrated, safe and enjoying themselves. The hike was a little challenging but well worth it. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide or hike!
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913aylam
Jun 8, 2024
Great tour of RMP - Sarah was a really great guide. She was so knowledgeable about the park and surrounding environment. She answered all of my questions and was great with children.
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Victoria_a
Jun 6, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - Our tour guide Sara was so wonderful very informative and super understanding about everyone’s physical level. We had a great group of 9 people and was definitely a life changing experience seeing the beautiful views of The Rocky Mountains!! Altitude, sickness and dehydration are a real thing unfortunately, on the way down I started getting sick, but my guide and husband were with me supporting me the whole way! And I made it. And I didn’t have to go to the hospital!! Hydrate before for your trip!
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Thomas_h
May 31, 2024
Absolutely fantastic! - It was so convenient, they picked us up right in the center of town. Our guide was great and had everything we needed on hand, even snowshoes. The best part was lunch on the ice lake.
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Lina_a
May 25, 2024
Awesome and worth it - Shout out to our guide Aaron for great tour and information. We had a great time. He was well informative about the park and the city. He was generous for sharing tips about must-see places in the city. Helped taking our photos during our sightseeing stops. The tour was great and well organized. Thank you !!
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Danelle
May 24, 2024
A must go for Colorado! - Rico was an amazing hiking guide and really made the experience fun. We stopped in Lyons just before hiking Cub Lake. Right upon entry to the path he spotted a moose and herd of Elk! He also had excellent spotting skills of numerous animals along the way. I would have definitely missed if I hiked alone. We had a beautiful view of cub lake while we ate our sandwiches and cookies. Overall a 5 mile moderate hike with ample stops to take pictures, catch our breath or take in the beauty of Colorado. After the hike we had some time to shop at the visitor’s center for souvenirs. Highly recommend this excursion.
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Cesarantonio_t
May 19, 2024
Hike with Jake- Amazing experience - Did the May 18th hike with Jake. Amazing experience, Jake really took the time to explain everything in detail as we drove by key places. Hike was amazing, views were too. Certainly recommended!
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Ronda_w
May 26, 2024
Easy/moderate 4-mile hike - It was pretty good re the sights and beauty of the area. The hike was suppose to be, according to the overview, “easy/moderate 4-mile hike with plenty of opportunity to sit and take in the view.” It ended up being a 6.2 mile hike at a pretty quick speed and which our guide stayed way up ahead from us at times where we couldn’t see him. He would stop for sights where we would catch up and then he’d do it again even after my husband asked him to slow down several times. Also I fell and sprained my wrist and skinned my knee pretty good. He didn’t have any first aid with him for me to clean me knee and hands. Crazy. Close to the end of the hike, he praised us for being the fastest group to hike that part of the hike. We didn’t know it was a race. We signed up for the “easy/moderate 4-mile hike” not a race. We would like to have some of our money back. Our lunch was a dry sandwich with a cookie and no chips. He blamed another employee for not ordering lunch correctly.
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Seans179
May 19, 2024
Meh, not worth it. Hire a car and do your own thing - Was meant to be a hiking trip but not enough people could go so got switched to the sightseeing group (costs $30 less but didn't get that back and was meant to have lunch/picnic included). There was also a lot of pointless stops on the way focusing on things rather than the Rockies (you only spend a couple hours there).
Unlucky with the views as weather was poor.
The driver (Jeff) wasn't particularly safe, going on his phone quite often to flick through music whilst driving too on wet road conditions.
Overall disappointing. The weather of course didn't help but even then I think hiring a car and doing something that I wanted to do would have been a much better option than spending nearly $160 for this.
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