Mount Evans & Red Rocks Park Tour
From Denver, CO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
The top five mile section of road to the Summit of Mount Evans is scheduled to be closed for the season on September 7 at Summit Lake.
The lower section of the road will remain open until October 7 depending on weather conditions
Bring a warm jacket and dress in layers
No children under the age of 7. Private tours are recommended for families with children.
You may experience altitude sickness. Avoid alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to departure time.
Tour might be cancelled or modified due to the weather or road closures.
No refunds will be issued due to weather or road closures.
Minimum number of 4 passengers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Mount Evans Tour Itinerary

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

We will enjoy 40 minutes at the park.

40 minutes

Clear Creek Canyon

Scenic drive through Clear Creek Canyon into the city of Idaho Springs. We will stop for a Photo Opportunity.

15 minutes

Historic Idaho Springs

We will Stop at the Historic Town of Idaho Springs For lunch.

1 hour

Mount Blue Sky

We will reach 14,271 ft in elevation.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Summit Lake Park

We will enjoy 25 minutes at the Lake.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Echo Lake Park

We will stop at the Echo Lake Park, our last bathroom stop before returning to Denver.

20 minutes

Mount Evans Tour Details

Join us on a magnificent day trip to Mount Evans from Denver, Colorado. Located only 60 miles west of Denver, the summit is accessible by the highest paved road in North America. Standing at 14,271 feet, it is considered one of the most prominent mountains in the front range of the Rocky Mountains.

Our first stop on our mountain tour will be Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, the only naturally-formed, acoustically perfect-amphitheater in the world. Next we will take a scenic drive through Clear Creek Canyon, known for its steep canyon walls, fast flowing creek, and rich gold mining history. Then we will stop for lunch at the historic town of Idaho Springs, once the center of the Pikes Peak Gold Rush.

After lunch, we will take the Mount Evans Scenic Byway, during which we will gain 7,000 ft of elevation from Idaho Springs and ultimately achieving a 14,130 ft elevation near the summit of Mount Evans. Along the way, we will stop at Echo Lake Lodge and Summit Lake. We will see rocky mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, birds and alpine wildflowers, all the while taking in the spectacular views of distant mountain peaks, alpine lakes and glacier valley.

Mount Evans Tour Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.