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Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Duration

8 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

13 people

Languages

English

Overview

Enjoy the view from some of Colorado’s highest peaks with a full-day mountain tour from Denver. Escape the city without renting a car as a driver and guide takes you high into the Rocky Mountains, traveling above timberline on Trail Ridge Road and to the top of Mt. Evans for stunning photos. Stroll around an alpine lake, look for big horn sheep and other Colorado wildlife, and stop for lunch in the mining town of Idaho Springs for a real taste of the Old West.

  • Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains on a small-group day trip from Denver
  • Reach the summit of Mt. Evans, one of Colorado’s famous ’14-ers’
  • Look for mountain goats, big horn sheep, birds of prey, and other Rocky Mountain wildlife
  • Browse shops and get lunch in a historic mining town

What To Expect

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Denver Union Station



Where the tour begins and ends

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead



Travel through this rugged mountain canyon enjoying the steep rock walls and Clear Creek running through.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center



Visit the Museum and Visitor Center in downtown Idaho Springs. Local mining History, wildlife displays, local souvenirs and clean restrooms.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Echo Lake Park



Enjoy beautiful scenic views of this glacial lake sitting at 10,600 feet on Mount Evans

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway



The highest paved road in North America

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Summit Lake Park



Breathtakingly beautiful high alpine lake. Enjoy a walk to the lake and down the trail to overlook the Chicago Lakes and valleys below. We often encounter out State Mammal the Bighorn Sheep at this beautiful stop.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Blue Sky



Reach 14,270 Feet at the summit of Mt. Blue Sky (Mt. Evans). Enjoy not only breathtaking 360 degree views but take an optional hike to the summit of the peak. We are lucky enough to share the summit with local bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, and pika that call the summit home. The Views from one of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountain are not to be missed.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center



Visit historic downtown Idaho Springs for lunch and shopping on your own or take a stroll on the trail along Clear Creek.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Denver Union Station



End the tour back downtown where the tour started

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmaheittion if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Near public transportation
  • Access to the summit of Mt. Evans will depend on weather conditons
  • Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Local Driver/Guide
  • Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
  • Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
  • Lunch

Durations

8 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
from 139 $

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