Red Rocks Morning Hike
Description
If you're seeking a quick adventure, take a four hour tour that treats you to a few of the best things of Colorado. Your tour guide Gem gives you locals only insight into the front range before you set off from gorgeous Red Rocks Park for a hike at the base of Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Trail. Following the moderate two-three mile hike, relax and unwind at a local coffee shop downtown Golden, Colorado. Sip something warm, savor the moment, and take in the mountain town vibes before we head back down to Denver.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at the base of the flagpole on the south side of Union Station.
Upon arrival to the park, we’ll eat a quick breakfast and stroll through the legendary amphitheater.
After Red Rocks, we’ll head out on a scenic hike along the Red Rocks Trail to Morrison Slide, climbing to a stunning summit viewpoint overlooking the foothills. This moderate hike is the perfect way to experience Colorado’s natural beauty without needing a full day.
After the hike, we’ll drive to the charming town of Golden, Colorado, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing stop at a local coffee shop. Sip something warm, savor the moment, and take in the mountain town vibes before we head back to Denver.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- Comfortable hiking shoes/boots are recommended
- Dress code: wear comfortable clothing, bring layers
- *This is a moderate hike at altitude that guests may find challenging. This tour is not recommended for people who do not regularly exercise. Out of respect for the other guests on the tour, please consider our sightseeing tours if you are unsure if you can meet the physical requirements. Our guides reserve the right to ask guests to stop or turn around on the hike.
- From November to April, waterproof shoes are highly recommended. Wool socks are also recommended.
- This tour does NOT visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Please consider either our full-day hiking or sightseeing tour that operates in the National Park.
Reviews(111)
Jared was an absolutely fantastic tour guide , with a great sense of humor! …. he was extremely informative and very knowledgeable on all things Denver and gave us numerous suggestions as to where we could eat and shop.. we had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend the Red Rocks Morning Hike .. thank you Jarad !!
Most definitely worth every dollar spend on this your. Easy to get a ticket, well explained in the program what’s ahead of you. Environment is gorgeous, very clean. Guide tought hiking techniques and gave tips how to adjust to the altitude. You are a beginner or experienced hiker, you are in good hands with Brennan.
Aaron was a fabulous guide and went above and beyond to make our trip memorable. He kept us safe on the drive to our hike and during the hike. He was the most educational and informative guide we could have asked for. The hike itself had beautiful views and was the right amount of challenge for an active family.
Hi there! We're so glad we were able to pull together a half-day hiking experience for you and your family! Thanks for taking the time to leave us (and Aaron) with such kind feedback!
It was a great trail with fun historical monuments and facts. Ty was an awesome guide. I will be requesting him the next time I book.
We're so happy you enjoyed the half-day hike with Ty as your guide!
We had the pleasure to have Jerry S. as our guide. We ended up doing the full day (instead of the half day). Jerry was very knowledgeable of the history and the trials. Even when I was not feeling good due to my body still setting used to the height he was very patient and helpful. If you don't have a lot of experience hiking (or even if you do) Jerry S. will be and outstanding guide for you!! (IMO)
Thank you David for leaving your honest review! We're very happy to hear you were supported by your guide during the hike.
This far exceeded my expectations. Originally booked for this trip - due to lack of participants I was offered the Denver Foothills Explorer half day tour and loved it. Sean was the guide and he knew EVERYTHING about what we saw that day - from the history of the state, the city to in depth info on the nature we got to see and did it in a very fun, informative way. Coupled with the amazing sites - Rocky Peaks, Dinosaur hill, Lookout Mtn, etc. - it was a perfect way to get to see and explore the area in just four hours. If all the guides are like Sean, this is a highly recommended way to spend an afternoon!
We're so excited to hear that you enjoyed your Denver Foothills Explorer Tour - and thank you for your flexibility. All our guides are super like Sean, so we hope to see you again!
I just finished the hike. It was everyrhing I expected and more. Our guide, Aron was absolutely wonderful he made the experience rich and he was extremely informative. The timing was on point and will definitely have a repeat!
Thank you for choosing Aspire Tours and letting Aaron guide you through the trails of the Rocky Mountains! Hope to see you again.
Trip was convenient, easy, and no hassle. Our guide Aaron was deeply knowledgeable and shared many interesting tidbits about local animals and plants we saw from elk to aspen trees. He also brought a great attitude and was a blast to chat with on the trail. We stopped for lunch with beautiful views of the mountains and the scenery was great overall. Recommended.
We appreciate you joining this tour and taking the time to leave us this kind review!
Trip was a lot of fun but we had to pay for 4 tickets for 2 people just so they would not cancel the trip last second. They called me less than 24 hours before the hike to inform me they were going to cancel because no one else had signed up. Unfortunately at this point we had already had hiking gear ordered and delivered to the hotel for this trip and as it was our last day in town we had no choice but to buy the minimum amount of tickets so that the hike would not be cancelled. The hike itself was a lot of fun, exhausting even for a 45 year old guy in average shape. Climbing to 9040 feet was definitely the must challenging thing I have done in the past couple of years but the views at the top were well worth the exhiastion again though not sure if it was worth $500.
Hi Kris, Thanks for leaving some feedback for us - we are always trying to improve, and appreciate the opportunity to do so. Looking back I see our Customer Service Team did indeed contact you 23 hours and 9 minutes before your tour. Typically while we try and contact all clients before 24 hours, sometimes we decide not to since we would have been calling you before 7am which is typically a time people prefer not to be bothered. We hope the gear you ordered at the time continues to serve you well on adventures and hope to have you back with us again soon!
We were looking forward to the half day Rocky Mountain hike. Unfortunately, one day prior, we were notified that the hike was canceled. We were traveling and not able to reach the office to reschedule until we arrived in Denver around 5:00. But the office was closed. The email said there was space on the Rocky Mountain Escape tour at the same time, so we showed up to take that tour. But it was filled. In fact all the tours were filled. We met Elsa, who was the tour guide for the Red Rocks tour. She was very sympathetic and helpful. There were a couple of cancellations on her tour, so we were able to join. Elsa was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable, interesting and excited to be sharing her love of Colorado with us. I wish we had been informed about the hike cancellation with more advance notice. Even 24 hours might have been helpful in rescheduling.
Hi Marilyn, we are glad to hear you had a great time with Elsa getting out into the mountains! We apologize for the inconvenience you had on the morning, and issue with the rebooking process. We take pride in our customer service and it seems we didn't uphold our standards here. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to improve our services. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss this more at (720) 583-0654
