Explore the hiking trails in the majestic mountains of Rocky Mountain National Park
Explore the beautiful Colorado mountains on this 6-day guided hiking tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll love staying in the park with easy access to incredible hikes where you’ll explore new sights every day, passing below 54 named summits exceeding 14,000 feet.
This energetic trip features hikes that explore the valleys, gorges, lakes, and ridges in the national park. Each hike offers incredible mountain views, tranquil alpine scenery, and hopefully, some local wildlife will make an appearance. This tour is the perfect way to take the guesswork out of planning a hiking holiday in Colorado that you’ll never forget!
Highlights of the Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tour
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Hiking Exploration of the Colorado Rockies Itinerary
Day 1 Hiking on the Wild Basin Trail
The shuttle to the national park will meet you at the Denver airport and bring you to the Wild Basin Trailhead. Today will be a nice and easy hike to the Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls.
On the way back you’ll enjoy the quiet North St. Vrain Trail before settling in at your hotel in Estes Park.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Estes Park
Distance: 6 miles
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Scenic Hiking on Bear Lake Trail
A short shuttle ride will drop you off this morning at the Bear Lake trailhead. You’ll be hiking up the ridge that flanks Flattop Mountain.
After you’ve hiked past Lake Helene, you’ll arrive at Fern Creek Valley. As you walk along its ledge, you’ll have amazing views of the surrounding peaks including Little Matterhorn. As you continue hiking past lakes and rivers keep your eyes open for the elk that live in the valley.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Estes Park
Distance: 9 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Trek to Sky Pond
Your hike today starts at the Glacier Gorge trailhead, and you’ll be following Glacier Creek as you work your way up the gorge.
On your route, you’ll see Alberta Falls and a few alpine lakes before you clear the tree line and arrive at Timberline Falls. It’s a quick scramble along the top of the falls to reach the stunning Lake of Glass.
Your final stop for the day will be the scenic Sky Pond. You’ll love taking in the panoramic mountain views on your descent!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Estes Park
Distance: 10 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Alpine Lakes and Mountain Views
Head back to the Bear Lake trailhead to start today's journey. This time you’ll be hiking towards some of the most picturesque lakes in the park, including Bear, Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha lakes.
After enjoying the incredible views of the surrounding peaks, you’ll be collected by the van and driven along the Trail Ridge Road. During the ride, you’ll be mostly above the treeline, so make sure you enjoy the awesome views from 12,183 feet before descending into Grand Lake and your new home base for the rest of the tour.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Grand Lake
Distance: 9 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Follow the East Inlet Trail
Today you’ll be taking on the more challenging hike up the East Inlet Trail. You’ll be able to stop at Adams Falls before arriving at blissful Lone Pine Lake, a perfect picnic spot.
As you hike through the valley today, keep your eyes open for the moose that frequent the area.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Grand Lake
Distance: 10 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Final Mountain Exploration
Even though today is the last day, you still have one more fabulous hike in store! The shuttle will take you to the Olde Ute Trailhead where you’ll begin walking along the shores of Poudre Lake. You’ll see rock spires and hanging gardens as you hike until you eventually climb above the Timberline.
Enjoy your final expansive view of the Rockies as you hike above the trees to Fall River Pass and the Alpine Visitor Center. The shuttle will pick you up after lunch and bring you back to the Denver airport.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Hiking Exploration of the Colorado Rockies Price and Dates
This guided hiking tour of the Colorado Rockies s run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
Prices below are per person (min 2 travelers):
Accommodation on Hiking Exploration of the Colorado Rockies
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. These hotels offer cozy rooms with peaceful locations and great access to the park.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room where possible, please contact us if you prefer this option. Rooms are double occupancy and solo travelers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
The Maxwell Inn in Estes Park ★★★★
This welcoming hotel features a lovely terrace with an outdoor fire pit and hot tub. It's the perfect place to unwind after your day in the mountains.
Gateway Inn in Grand Lake ★★★★
You'll love the rustic mountain lodge decor at this cozy hotel. It sits right at the lakefront so it's perfect for a quiet evening stroll.
What’s Included in Hiking Exploration of the Colorado Rockies?
Meals
5 breakfast, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Denver are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage are included as outlined in the itinerary. Transport between Denver International Airport and Rocky Mountain National Park is included at the beginning and end of the tour.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Van shuttles
- Park entrance fees
- Trail maps and narratives
Not included
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff if desired
Optional Extras
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
Frequently Asked Questions about Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tour
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
Map of Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tour
Map of Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tour
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