Top Colorado Hiking

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater is a blend of wildlife ecosystems, music culture, history, and stunning views that make for an unforgettable easy to traverse hike. The trail not only has spectacular views of the red rock sandstone monoliths, but it is also the best chance for spotting wildlife. This hike is 3 miles long and takes about 2 hours to complete. Along the way learn about the parks amazing history, local wildlife, as well as stories of the many great artists who have had the honor to play at this very special venue.

Hike to some of the most stunning mountain lakes on the planet for a memorable sunrise. I will show you great locations for setting up for fantastic photos of Dream and Emerald Lakes (and if we have time, Nymph Lake as well). I can also offer photo instruction for those that would like some pointers. Don't have a RMNP entrance reservation? (new this year) No need! My commercial use permit means we don't need an advance permit!

Congratulations on selecting a Hike for Life trail off the beaten path! You will enjoy the moderate climbs and hidden treasure of Garden of Eden and some great views.

Aspire Tours specializes in dynamic and hand-crafted sightseeing adventures for small groups in the Colorado Rockies. Our local five star guides design immersive experiences to help you create meaningful moments with people and places. This overnight night trip is the perfect introduction into the adventures of backpacking. It allows you to gain experience in the outdoors while being in the heart of the Rockies. Discover the solitude of the backcountry, gain knowledge on backpacking essentials, and the wilderness surrounding you. Disconnect and experience a deep connection with nature in one of the most scenic National Parks in the nation.Perfect for beginners and hiking enthusiasts.

This private hiking tour takes you on serene trails surrounded by vast Colorado mountains and alpine lakes. Disconnect for a day and immerse yourself in the beauty and solitude of these majestic mountains in an upscale vehicle that has panoramic views for miles. Experience the National Park with ease knowing the tours are designed to create an authentic experience for you. As you hike along the trails and take in Colorados 300 days of sunshine you will connect with nature. Itinerary From Denver, drive along the Front Range through Boulder with its famous Flatirons Rock Formations. Continue through canyons alive with wildlife up to Estes Park, the charming town at the entrance of the National Park. The guide will take you on a hike in the National Park geared towards your groups fitness level.

Discover the best of the Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided full-day tour. Park entrance, along with round-trip transportation from Denver or Boulder is conveniently included. Set at a moderate pace, the hike is perfect for people with some experience who also want to take time to appreciate the scenery. Stop for a complimentary packed lunch, which can be prepared to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Experience the supersize scenery and Wild West history of the Rocky Mountain foothills on this small-group escape from Denver. First, head out on a hike to the Flatirons and take in the stunning views. Then, visit a local taproom for a complimentary drink from a selection of award-winning beers. Enjoy free time to stroll and browse independent stores on the funky, pedestrian Pearl Street Mall.

The best Sunset Hike ever! Hiking tour offering glorious views of the Colorado. We love to hike, and we know that you’ll love it too! Please join us for scenic hikes on the Foothills of Denver.

This guided hike of the Rockies is with a small group of 8 or fewer guests. Our knowledgeable trained guides are locals so they can describe the many ecosystems and wildlife that you may see on your tour so you can have a wonderful experience Seeing, Learning and Exploring the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Explore the natural beauty of Colorado’s Front Range on this private hiking trip from Denver. Discover the awe-inspiring vistas, ancient rock formations, and forests of this beautiful region near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Your friendly and experienced guide will customize the hike based on your experience level, and you can choose from a half-day or full-day hike.

Fastest zip line course on the North American Continent! reaching speeds of 60 mph (depending on prevailing wind). Moderate hiking via 2/3’s of a mile of trails with a few sustained trails that will elevate your heart rate. Gorgeous views of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains!

This tour blends adventure and education. Children and adults will enjoy hiking St. Mary's Glacier. This is a high altitude (over 10,000ft.) semipermanent snow field located an hour from Denver. Amazingly, on a hot summer day you will find people skiing and sledding the glacier while others are cliff jumping into the frigid lake. You may want to bring your bathing suit and attempt a dip into the icy lake water! Dipping into the ice cold water not for you! Then just enjoy the scenery while you bask in the sun and enjoy an early morning picnic lunch. After lunch it's time to stimulate the cerebral cortex! We will hike back down to the van and drive to the Phoenix Gold Mine. A local expert will guide you through the mine, teach you how to pan for gold, and provide the tools you need to test your own luck at finding gold. If the weather is in our favor, you will practice your new skills in the river.

Experience the iconic national park with a local expert. See the amazing wildlife during the best times of day – morning and late day. Spend the night in solitude experiencing the dark night skies. We will make your trip fully enjoyable and explore this jewel in our National Park system. Choose between guided hiking, wildlife watching, photography, or bird watching. Trips can be changed to fitness level and age of children. In spring we search for the elusive elk babies. In July we enjoy the amazing wildflower bloom. In August we seek the majestic elk, bighorn sheep and mountain goat above the treeline. In September we witnessed the elk rut. Camping in the Rockies brings us back to nature, the silence, a roaring campfire, the dark night skies. Your guide will tailor your trip to your needs and desires. We provide the tents, inflatable mattress and camp kitchen. Just bring your sleeping bag.

Experience the iconic national park with a local expert. See the amazing wildlife during the best times of day – morning and late day. Spend the night in solitude experiencing the dark night skies. We will make your trip fully enjoyable and explore this jewel in our National Park system. Choose between guided hiking, wildlife watching, photography, bird watching, or for a fee, boating on Grand Lake or fly fishing. Trips can be changed to fitness level and age of children. In spring we search for the elusive elk babies. In July we enjoy the amazing wildflower bloom. In August we seek the majestic elk, big horn sheep and mountain goat above tree line. In September we witness the elk rut. Camping in the Rockies brings us back to nature, the silence, a roaring campfire, the dark night skies. Your guide will tailor your trip to your needs and desires. We provide the tents, inflatable mattress and camp kitchen. Just bring your sleeping bag. Lodging can be added as well

Experience the remote mountain ghost towns via miners' tracks over alpine passes of the Rocky Mountains. See the high-country splendor - beautiful meadows of blooming columbines and lupines, rushing mountain streams and waterfalls and abundant local wildlife. Explore the mountains the way locals do, guided by highly-trained local experts. Using sturdy off-road vehicles, we explore remote, well-preserved ghost towns. The once legendary Como, Tin Cup, Pitkin are on our route. Crossing Boreas, Weston, Cottonwood and Cumberland Passes allows you to see the Rocky Mountains on remote miners' tracks off the beaten path and without tourists. Experience Colorado like a true local!

You came to Denver to hike in the Rockies and go home with the photos to prove it. You want photos you’ll be proud to show off that aren’t selfies or taken by random strangers. So, how do you get these amazing photos, you ask? You come on a hike with us! Our custom-arranged hikes are tailored to your needs, needs and fitness level. We take care of all the big things like planning, transportation to and from the hike, hiking gear, park fees, and, of course, the photos. We also take care of the little things, like water and snacks. All you have to do is bring your beautiful self. Typically, the day starts one or two hours before sunrise so we can get to the trailhead early for some peace and quiet and to catch a sunrise Colorado is so famous for. Too early? No problem! We can discuss and plan the day according to your schedule. After we’re done hiking, we’ll take you back to your place and you’ll have the rest of the day to reflect on the fact that you were so adventurous before lunch!

This tour is unique because we take guests on trails that only locals know about at all throughout Colorado. We will ascend through the stunning Colorado forest and end with a breathtaking panoramic view. This is one of the most accessible and fulfilling experiences in Colorado, as we depart from Denver, CO, and explore parts of Colorado that normal tourists don't get to experience. This experience includes it all!! (hiking, snowshoeing, camping, snowmobiling, hot springs, nature, sightseeing, mountain biking, and much more. We have insider access from start to finish during this experience. Your adventure awaits!! If you want to experience Colorado with little risk and a lot of rewards, this tour is for you! We plan your experience from start to finish! Please reach out via email or text for more details! Hope to see you soon!

(St. Mary's Glacier) Join us on a hike up to St. Mary's Glacier all year round. We will ascend through the stunning Colorado forest and end with a breathtaking panoramic lake view. (Beau Jo's Pizza) We will eat lunch at Beau Jo's, which has been around since 1880 and is one of Colorado's hidden gems and is not included in the price. Idaho Springs is a gold mining town founded in 1859 during the Gold Rush. (Indian Hot Springs) Next we visit another historic landmark and soak in the natural geothermal cave pools, which will be perfect for our muscles after our hike and is included with the price. Due to COVID, access to the caves and pool will be limited to a max of 10 at a time. Caves are on a first come first served basis and are gender separated. If you want an experience with little risk and a whole lot of reward, this tour is for you.

This is a great opportunity to experience the Rockies from a local's perspective. Plus you'll walk away with incredible photos of you! Most of our favorite locations are located 30 min - 1 hour West or Southwest of Denver. The most beautiful spots are nested just in the foothills. Most of the locations are places that you likely wouldn't seek out on your own!

Experience the Colorado mountains in a truly unique way. Our day begins by hiking to the summit of North Table Mountain, a volcanically formed mesa only minutes from Denver. After breathing in the fresh mountain air and observing the amazing views, your Rappelling Guide will instruct on how to safely use the equipment. We will then make several rappels down vertical cliffs ranging from 30 to over 100 feet in height! Pictures are always included. Denver Climbing Company is the premier mountain guiding service for the Denver area. Learn the skills and do it for real! Let's climb together.

Go deep into the snow, and explore the outdoors on snowshoes, while you follow a trail of clues, then hunt for the buried treasure - this is a fantastic outdoor adventure for the whole family

These are now private group tours. You must all be from the same household/travel group. A fun and historical mine tour in Breckenridge's only real open mine. Learn more about mining towns in the old days. Includes gold panning. In the summer we have two burros (miniature donkeys) who love to roam around and enjoy being petted and being fed! Search for YOUR fortune by gold panning the ore rich river. Kids (and adults!) can enjoy the ore chute slide and walk round the historic site. *Covid-19 update - private groups only, social distancing practiced in gold panning area, mask required when in the mine* Gold Rush Experience includes: • Gold Mine Tour (Go 1000 feet underground) • Gold Panning • Slide the Ore Chute • Burros • Historic Walk

We will explore and photograph the appropriately named Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park. We will hike along the North Saint Vrain Creek, and stop along the way to photograph several waterfalls (including Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls). Bring your tripod and a polarizer filter, and I will demonstrate my techniques for capturing waterfalls and other moving water in a variety of lighting conditions, and help you capture great silky water photographs. The full hike to Ouzel Falls is about 5.5 miles (9 km) round trip, with just under 1,000' elevation gain. For those not able to do the full hike, we will do a more leisurely hike to Calypso Cascades (about 3.6 miles round trip, and about 700' of elev. gain), which still takes you deep into a beautiful area, with multiple falls, and wildflowers and fall color in season. Don't have a RMNP entrance reservation? (new this year) No need! My commercial use permit means we don't need an advance permit!

Boulder's gorgeous scenery is closer than you think, and we'll take you there! On this unique and fun guided 3-hour tour, history meets natural beauty and introduces you to Boulder's not-to-be-missed hidden gems! On this fun and physical tour, you'll: Explore and experience Boulder's natural beauty and serenity with a guided tour of Boulder's Settler's Park, Boulder's red rocks and creek path. ​Learn about our beloved Chief Niwot and the early days of the boulder settlers. Be inspired as we contemplate the natural world around us. Have fun and capture those crazy, 'insta' Boulder photos sure to make your friends and family wish they had joined you! Private group experiences available upon request. Visit our website for details and contact information.