Denver Rocky Mountains Scenic Mountain Adventure Tour

Travel through rugged  Clear Creek Canyon on your way up the highest paved road in North America into the  Mount Blue Sky/Evans Wilderness Area (admission included) where you will reach an altitude of over  12,800 feet at beautiful  Summit Lake and 14,265 feet (4,348 meters) if conditions allow us to the summit.  See breathtaking views of the  Majestic  Rocky Mountains, and view bighorn sheep and mountain goats in their natural environment. Stop for lunch and shopping in  Idaho Springs, a real old-western town, before returning back to Denver.

Meeting Point

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

In front of Historic Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Please meet at the flagpole out front and your driver/guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van.

What's included:

• Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
• Local Driver/Guide

Not included:

• Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
• Lunch

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, 80202-1047, Colorado

Where the tour begins and ends

10 minutes

Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead

32088 US-6, Golden, CO 80403, USA

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

1 hour

Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center

2060 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA

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

35 minutes

Echo Lake Park

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

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

15 minutes

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway

Denver, 80439, Colorado

The highest paved road in North America

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Summit Lake Park

Mount Evans Rd, Idaho Springs, Colorado

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

Mount Blue Sky

Denver, 80439, Colorado

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

2060 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA

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

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, 80202-1047, Colorado

End the tour back downtown where the tour started

10 minutes