From Denver: Trip to Mount Blue Sky Summit and Glacial Lake
ID: GYG660837-1091440
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
Soak in stunning views up the highest paved road in North America on a trip from Denver. Reach the summit of Mount Blue Sky at 14,265 feet, surrounded by panoramic vistas, wildlife, and wildflowers.
Begin in Denver at Union Station where you will meet your guide and begin your small group tour. Experience a breathtaking drive up one of Colorado's highest mountain peaks. See 2 glacial lakes, Echo Lake at 10,600 ft and Summit Lake at 12,800ft on a short walk.
Then, begin the spectacular drive up to the top of Mount Blue Sky. Take another optional short walk to the summit from the parking lot to witness wildflowers, pristine protected wilderness, mountain goats, big horn sheep, marmots, and 360-degree views.
After your summit experience, enjoy shopping and lunch on your own in Idaho Springs, a real old western, historic gold mining town. Then, make your way out of the Rocky Mountains and back to Denver in time for dinner.
Highlights
- Breathe the fresh air of Colorado's Rocky Mountains on a nature escape
- Enjoy photo stops and short walks with an option to walk up to the summit
- Witness wildlife and wild flowers in the pristine natural alpine environment
- See a glacial lake and stand on top of one of Colorado's highest mountains
- Experience a real old western gold mining town for lunch and shopping
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This experience is only available for 3 short months in the summer due to road and snow conditions
Please meet at the flagpole in front of Union Station.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
