Denver Mountain Park & Red Rocks Tour

This is the best half day mountain tour to get out of Denver and see the mountains without spending an entire day touring. These small group tours are designed to get you out to See, Learn and Explore not just drive past. This tour really highlights the best of our Denver Mountain Park system. Visit Red Rocks Park and amphitheater, then travel up into the mountains via  Bear Creek Canyon to the quaint mountain town of Evergreen.  Browse the local shops or enjoy a quick drink in the Saloon, winery, or local coffee shop. Witness beautiful Rocky Mountain vistas while climbing over a beautiful mountain pass to  Echo Lake at 10,600 ft.  Stroll around this beautiful glacial lake sitting at the base of 14,256 foot Mt. Blue Sky and enjoy the mountain scenery.  Travel by historic Genesee Mountain Park while viewing herds of Buffalo and Elk on your way back into Denver.  *Wildlife viewing not guaranteed.

Meeting Point

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel(1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.

What's included:

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

Not included:

• Gratuities (recommended 15-20%

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

Denver Union Station

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

Begin your tour at Historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.

5 minutes

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

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

See, Learn and Explore the inspiring geological rock formations and walk through the historic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Learn about the geology, history and Music of this beautiful Denver Mountain Park and amazing natural outdoor music venue,

40 minutes

Bear Creek Road

Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO, USA

Enjoy rugged rock and scenic views in the beautiful canyon between Evergreen and Red Rocks Park lined with many Denver Mountain Parks along the way.

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Evergreen

Evergreen, Colorado

Historic Downtown Evergreen. This fun mountain town is full of local artisan shops, a wild west saloon, winery and the cutest coffee shops. Stop for a quick drink, ice-cream and to look around this quaint town with a colorful past.

35 minutes

Echo Lake Park

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

Travel up Squaw Pass where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountains along this Scenic Byway. You will reach beautiful Echo Lake, a glacial lake sitting at 10,600 ft at the base of Mt. Evans. Enjoy a stroll around the lake and take in the fresh mountain air and scenery.

40 minutes

Mt. Evans Scenic Byway

Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA

Drive up the beautiful Scenic Byway mountain pass for breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains on your way up and down from Echo Lake. Enjoy photo stops to capture the beauty of the mountain views.

1 hour