Denver Mount Blue Sky Day Trip

Join us on a magnificent day trip to Mount Blue Sky (formally Mount Evans) tour from Denver. Located only 60 miles west of Denver, The Summit is accessible by the highest paved road in North America. Standing at 14,271 feet, it is considered one of the most prominent mountains in the front range of the Rocky Mountains. See rocky mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, birds and alpine wildflowers, all the while taking in the spectacular views of distant mountain peaks, alpine lakes and glacier valley.

Meeting Point

1747 Wynkoop St

1747 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

We pick up by the Hopdoddy Burger Bar outside of Union Station on Wynkoop Street.

What's included:

• Admission

Not included:

• Lunch
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, 80465-8737, Colorado

We will enjoy 40 minutes at the park.

40 minutes

Clear Creek Whitewater Park

1201 10th St, Golden, 80401, Colorado

Scenic drive through Clear Creek Canyon into the city of Idaho Springs. We will stop for a Photo Opportunity.

15 minutes

Idaho Springs City Hall

1711 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, 80452, Colorado

We will Stop at the Historic Town of Idaho Springs For lunch.

1 hour

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway

Evergreen, 80439, Colorado

We will take the Mount Evans Scenic Byway to the summit

Pass by without stopping

Mount Blue Sky

80439, Colorado

We will reach 14,271 ft in elevation.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Summit Lake Park

Mount Evans Rd, Idaho Springs, Colorado

We will enjoy 25 minutes at the Lake.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Echo Lake Park

CO-103 & Mt Evans Rd, Evergreen, 80439, Colorado

We will stop at the Echo Lake Park, our last bathroom stop before returning to Denver.

20 minutes