Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the uncommon event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- We recommend a jacket year round as the mountains are always colder than Denver. In the winter hat and gloves are recommended as well.
- Children under 4 years old not permitted
- Access into the amphitheatre is dependent on sound check closures by performers the day of. We recommend taking our morning tour for best chances of accessing the inside of the amphitheatre itself during concert seasons.
Reviews(895)
Emily the tour guide was great, very informative and interesting and funny, also a very good driver! She recommended several restaurants for dinner and we ate at one of them the Urban Farmer and it was delicious!
There are plenty of photo opportunities, bathroom breaks, and information about the geography and history of the region, including how the Rockies were formed. This was a beautiful introduction to Colorado beyond Denver. Loved the stops at Red Rocks and Evergreen.
A fantastic day with Christin! We loved it! Thanks for the unplanned stops, surprises, and anecdotes! I recommend this without hesitation—everything is done to make your trip incredible!
An excellent half day tour which does an interesting sampler of the Red Rocks amphitheatre, Echo Lake, Evergreen which is a quaint mountain town. Goes upto 11k feet and temperature drops and sun intensity goes up. So even in summer do get some suitable clothing. We had Cristin as the guide and she was super informative and did multiple extra detours. We also spotted some deer and bison enroute back. The lake was the highlight of the trip with a lovely 30 min trail.
Had an unforgettable time on the Red Rocks, Echo Lake, and Evergreen tour with Colorado Sightseer! Our guide Kristen was incredibly warm and charming, and just as sharp. She made the whole day feel personal, not like a typical tour. We walked away with a ton of insightful facts about the areas we visited. Highly recommend if you want a guide who genuinely knows and loves Colorado.
The trip was fun and educational. Our tour guide Anne was very knowledgeable about every place we went to and pointed out animals as we were driving
Fun, educational, and packed with wildlife sightings—that’s the exact recipe for a great trip! So glad Anne kept you informed and entertained every step (and mile) of the way. Thanks for rolling with us, and we hope to see you again on your next adventure!
We visited Denver for a long weekend and wanted to get out of the heat of Denver (100 degrees) and see nature. This excursion allowed us to see Red Rocks without needing to see a concert. We also learned that many events take place at Red Rocks (movie showings, smaller performances, yoga). The remaining excursion took us higher into the mountains to Echo Lake and into the cooler, fresh mountain air.
100-degree Denver heat made a quick retreat to Echo Lake an absolute must! We're so glad we could help you beat the heat, take in that fresh alpine air, and show off a different side of Red Rocks beyond the music scene. Thanks for letting us be part of your weekend getaway!
Great 5 hour tour. I was in town for two nights of concerts. Decided to take a tour during the day and this was perfect. Pick me up at Union Station, which was walking distance from my hotel.
Concerts by night, tours by day—you definitely did Denver right! We’re so glad the Union Station pickup was convenient to your hotel and that the 5-hour timing hit the mark. Thanks for the review, and we hope to see you again next time you're in town for a show!
This tour was awesome! The mountains were beautiful and we enjoyed nice walks. The tour guide was so great and knew so much! I learned a lot about the places we visited. Thank you Emily! Great job!
Emily is a wealth of knowledge out on the trail, and she loves pairing fresh mountain air with great local history! We're so glad the walks and the views hit the spot for you. We'll be sure to pass your sweet note and 'great job' straight to Emily. Thanks for exploring with us!
The entire tour was amazing and so cool to learn and see so many different pieces of history with an awesome explanation. It was great to not have to drive and be able to relax and take in the scenary! Our guide Haus was humorous and made the trip awesome!!!
Hans is a total natural when it comes to blending good laughs with solid local history—he’s going to be thrilled reading this! We're so glad you got to sit back, relax, and enjoy a completely stress-free day in the mountains. Appreciate you riding along with Colorado Sightseer!
