Denver Trip Overview
Travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon on your way up the highest paved road in North America into the Mount 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, 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.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Denver, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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Travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon on your way up the highest paved road in North America into the Mount 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, 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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202-1047
Where the tour begins and ends
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Echo Lake Park, CO-103 & Mt Evans Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439
Enjoy beautiful scenic views of this glacial lake sitting at 10,600 feet on Mount Evans
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Echo Lake Lodge, 13264 Chicago Creek Rd, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, USA
Stop in the historic lodge for a souvenir or slice of homemade pie before continuing on this scenic route.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mount Evans Scenic Byway, Denver, CO
The highest paved road in North America
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Summit Lake Park, Mount Evans Rd, Idaho Springs, CO
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mount Evans, Denver, CO
Reach 14,270 Feet at the summit of 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.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: 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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202-1047
End the tour back downtown where the tour started
Duration: 10 minutes
