Intrepid Travel - Hiking the Best of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Explore the Colorado Rockies and everything they have to offer with diverse hikes through the breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park, with a trip leader who knows all the best spots.
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- Veranstalter: Intrepid Travel
- Angebotsnummer: 271938
- Reise Land: USA
- Teilnehmerzahl: min. 2 max. 12
- ab € 3.095
- zur Buchungsanfrage
Why we love it
Explore the best hiking trails with a trip leader who knows all the best spots in the Rocky Mountain National Park of Colorado with this 5-day walking and trekking trip. From fields of wildflowers and glacier cirques to expansive lakes, volcanoes and waterfalls, this is a nature-lover’s paradise! You’ll explore the Colorado Rockies each day, from a comfortable inn-style base, and take on winding trails at high altitudes. Walk among the alpine forest to The Alpine Ridge visitor centre viewpoint overlooking Colorado River, then delight at the beauty of Calypso Cascades, Ouzel Falls and Lake, Bluebird Lake, Glacier Gorge, Mills Lake, Jewel Lake, Black Lake, Andrews Glacier, Storm Peak, Longs Peak, Chiefs Head mountains and the famed Chasm Lake.
Highlights
- Explore the Colorado Rockies and everything they have to offer with diverse hikes through the breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park, with a trip leader who knows all the best spots.
- Take in the imposing cliff faces, glittering lakes, pristine rivers, tall cascading waterfalls and surrounding mountain ranges – all while looking out for diverse wildlife (including moose!)
- Enjoy a comfortable base from which to explore every day – warm, inviting inn-style accommodation in Estes Park – and every meal taken care of, so you can focus on the views, the nature and the hikes!
- Acclimatise to the altitude and then take on the impressive Chasm Cirque trail – where you’ll sit down for lunch with epic views of the cliff The Diamond – and all of the ambitious climbers above you.
- Walk through countless wildflower-filled meadows to the stunning Calypso Cascades, Ouzel Falls and Alberta Falls, sitting among towering alpine forests.
Explore the best hiking trails with a trip leader who knows all the best spots in the Rocky Mountain National Park of Colorado with this 5-day walking and trekking trip. From fields of wildflowers and glacier cirques to expansive lakes, volcanoes and waterfalls, this is a nature-lover’s paradise! You’ll explore the Colorado Rockies each day, from a comfortable inn-style base, and take on winding trails at high altitudes. Walk among the alpine forest to The Alpine Ridge visitor centre viewpoint overlooking Colorado River, then delight at the beauty of Calypso Cascades, Ouzel Falls and Lake, Bluebird Lake, Glacier Gorge, Mills Lake, Jewel Lake, Black Lake, Andrews Glacier, Storm Peak, Longs Peak, Chiefs Head mountains and the famed Chasm Lake.
Highlights
- Explore the Colorado Rockies and everything they have to offer with diverse hikes through the breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park, with a trip leader who knows all the best spots.
- Take in the imposing cliff faces, glittering lakes, pristine rivers, tall cascading waterfalls and surrounding mountain ranges – all while looking out for diverse wildlife (including moose!)
- Enjoy a comfortable base from which to explore every day – warm, inviting inn-style accommodation in Estes Park – and every meal taken care of, so you can focus on the views, the nature and the hikes!
- Acclimatise to the altitude and then take on the impressive Chasm Cirque trail – where you’ll sit down for lunch with epic views of the cliff The Diamond – and all of the ambitious climbers above you.
- Walk through countless wildflower-filled meadows to the stunning Calypso Cascades, Ouzel Falls and Alberta Falls, sitting among towering alpine forests.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Estes Park
Welcome to Colorado, USA! This morning, you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow group at your accommodation in Estes Park at 8.30 am. Then make your way to the Gem Lake Trailhead. Nestled within the ancient granite cliffs and boulders of Lumpy Ridge, you’ll hike through a labyrinth of rock formations while taking in the amazing views of the country you have walked through so far. Take it all in (and take plenty of photos) and then enjoy lunch at the lake with your group. Make your way back to the accommodation where you can freshen up before we head out for dinner at a local eatery. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 2: Estes Park
After breakfast, take a drive to the trailhead and set out on today’s hike through the reaches of Wild Basin – a region of the national park that is covered in wildlife, waterfalls and wildflowers. Moose have also recently been seen in this river valley, so keep your eyes peeled. Hike along the North Saint Vrain River, past Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls onto Ouzel Lake and the mountain cirque that surrounds. If time permits, you’ll continue to the higher reaches of Bluebird Lake and take in another view of the Continental Divide. After lunch, exploration and lots of waterfall pics, head back down the trail to your accommodation, where a group dinner awaits. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 3: Estes Park
Today after fuelling up on breakfast nice and early, head into the land of glaciers, past and present. Take a short drive to Glacier Gorge trailhead and from here, begin your ascent. Hike past the picturesque Alberta Falls and then head into the sub-alpine forest. Among the towering alpine trees, you’ll pass the emerald waters of Mills Lake, Jewel Lake and Black Lake – which sits in a silent and imposing mountain cirque, displaying the powers of glacial ice. Sit down for a hearty lunch and underneath the granite crags Spearhead and Keyboard of the Winds. Head back to your accommodation, taking in the expansive views of Andrews Glacier, Storm Peak and the vast Longs Peak, Pagoda and Chiefs Head mountains on the way. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 4: Estes Park
Your time spent hiking at a high altitude has now prepared you for an ambitious hike to the Chasm Cirque. After breakfast, you’ll head to today’s trailhead. Start with a steep climb that gradually eases and crest above the tree line, where you’ll be welcomed by a view of Longs Peak. Arrive at Chasm Lake, where you can’t help but be entranced by the 548 m (or 1,800 foot) vertical cliff known as The Diamond. This is a world-famous climb, so you’ll likely see rock climbers high above you on the granite wall while your group sits down for lunch. Take your time walking back the way you came and enjoy the countless wildflowers that bring these mountain meadows to life. Enjoy a well-deserved farewell dinner at your lodging tonight with your group, sharing stories and favourite moments. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 5: Estes Park
This morning take a scenic drive on Trail Ridge Road and arrive at your trailhead. Then, you’ll enjoy a day of high-country exploration and walking above the tree line on the famous Ute Trail. This trail provides amazing views of summits, volcanoes, glaciers and varied wildlife (if you keep your eyes peeled). Enjoy the vantage point of being 3450 m high (or 11,400 feet) as you stop for a packed lunch. After, continue down the road for a short hike near the Alpine Ridge visitor center. The viewpoint here sits above the headwaters of the Colorado River and offers breathtaking views of the Never Summer range. Make your way back to the accommodation where your trip ends in the late afternoon. If you’d like to stay in the area for longer, just speak to your booking agent. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Included Activities:
Day 1: Estes Park
Welcome to Colorado, USA! This morning, you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow group at your accommodation in Estes Park at 8.30 am. Then make your way to the Gem Lake Trailhead. Nestled within the ancient granite cliffs and boulders of Lumpy Ridge, you’ll hike through a labyrinth of rock formations while taking in the amazing views of the country you have walked through so far. Take it all in (and take plenty of photos) and then enjoy lunch at the lake with your group. Make your way back to the accommodation where you can freshen up before we head out for dinner at a local eatery. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 2: Estes Park
After breakfast, take a drive to the trailhead and set out on today’s hike through the reaches of Wild Basin – a region of the national park that is covered in wildlife, waterfalls and wildflowers. Moose have also recently been seen in this river valley, so keep your eyes peeled. Hike along the North Saint Vrain River, past Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls onto Ouzel Lake and the mountain cirque that surrounds. If time permits, you’ll continue to the higher reaches of Bluebird Lake and take in another view of the Continental Divide. After lunch, exploration and lots of waterfall pics, head back down the trail to your accommodation, where a group dinner awaits. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 3: Estes Park
Today after fuelling up on breakfast nice and early, head into the land of glaciers, past and present. Take a short drive to Glacier Gorge trailhead and from here, begin your ascent. Hike past the picturesque Alberta Falls and then head into the sub-alpine forest. Among the towering alpine trees, you’ll pass the emerald waters of Mills Lake, Jewel Lake and Black Lake – which sits in a silent and imposing mountain cirque, displaying the powers of glacial ice. Sit down for a hearty lunch and underneath the granite crags Spearhead and Keyboard of the Winds. Head back to your accommodation, taking in the expansive views of Andrews Glacier, Storm Peak and the vast Longs Peak, Pagoda and Chiefs Head mountains on the way. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 4: Estes Park
Your time spent hiking at a high altitude has now prepared you for an ambitious hike to the Chasm Cirque. After breakfast, you’ll head to today’s trailhead. Start with a steep climb that gradually eases and crest above the tree line, where you’ll be welcomed by a view of Longs Peak. Arrive at Chasm Lake, where you can’t help but be entranced by the 548 m (or 1,800 foot) vertical cliff known as The Diamond. This is a world-famous climb, so you’ll likely see rock climbers high above you on the granite wall while your group sits down for lunch. Take your time walking back the way you came and enjoy the countless wildflowers that bring these mountain meadows to life. Enjoy a well-deserved farewell dinner at your lodging tonight with your group, sharing stories and favourite moments. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: 1 x Inn
Day 5: Estes Park
This morning take a scenic drive on Trail Ridge Road and arrive at your trailhead. Then, you’ll enjoy a day of high-country exploration and walking above the tree line on the famous Ute Trail. This trail provides amazing views of summits, volcanoes, glaciers and varied wildlife (if you keep your eyes peeled). Enjoy the vantage point of being 3450 m high (or 11,400 feet) as you stop for a packed lunch. After, continue down the road for a short hike near the Alpine Ridge visitor center. The viewpoint here sits above the headwaters of the Colorado River and offers breathtaking views of the Never Summer range. Make your way back to the accommodation where your trip ends in the late afternoon. If you’d like to stay in the area for longer, just speak to your booking agent. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch
Included Activities:
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Trail Ridge Road scenic drive
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Alpine Ridge Viewpoint Hike - Estes park
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Ute Trail hike - Estes Park
Included Activities
This trip involves hiking from 4 to 10 miles (6.5 to 16 km) per day with a total trip distance of 45+ miles (60+ km). The altitude in Rocky Mountain National Park ranges from 7500 ft (2293 m) to about 12,000 ft (3658 m) during our Chasm Lake hike. The maximum daily elevation gain/loss is 2380 feet (725 m). Please check the trip itinerary for more details. On this tour you will hike at higher elevations on well-maintained trails, ranging from gradual to steep inclines. Our hike on Day 1 is not too strenuous in order to help you acclimatise. The difficulty of this trip (hiking distance and elevation change) may vary based on the group’s abilities, therefore distances and elevation loss/gain reflect maximum hiking distances. You can expect to hike uphill and downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-7 hours and maintain balance and footing on lightly rugged terrain. You’re in for a walking trip and a good level of fitness is essential. Please read through the trip notes carefully to ensure that this trip is the right trip for you. If you’re already a regular exerciser, it might be an idea to up your game a little. Run those extra laps, or take few longer walks, ideally with a day pack on your back. If you’re not exercising so regularly (2-3 times a week), it’s important to start in the weeks leading up to your departure (4-6 weeks prior at least). Your best choice would be to start walking regularly 2-3 times a week including at least one longer walk (up to 15 km). It’s important to not only walk on flat surface, so if you cannot access a hilly terrain easily, walking up and down the stairs is a good replacement. Top that up with some general fitness exercises and any other cardio related classes and you will see a huge progress in your fitness levels.
Important information
- Rocky Mountain National Park -Lumpy Ridge via Gem Lake Trailhead Hike - Estes Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Wild Basin to Ouzel Lake Hike - Estes Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Glacier Gorge Mountain Lakes Loop Hike - Estes Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park -Chasm Lake Hike - Estes Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Trail Ridge Road scenic drive
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Alpine Ridge Viewpoint Hike - Estes park
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Ute Trail hike - Estes Park
This trip involves hiking from 4 to 10 miles (6.5 to 16 km) per day with a total trip distance of 45+ miles (60+ km). The altitude in Rocky Mountain National Park ranges from 7500 ft (2293 m) to about 12,000 ft (3658 m) during our Chasm Lake hike. The maximum daily elevation gain/loss is 2380 feet (725 m). Please check the trip itinerary for more details. On this tour you will hike at higher elevations on well-maintained trails, ranging from gradual to steep inclines. Our hike on Day 1 is not too strenuous in order to help you acclimatise. The difficulty of this trip (hiking distance and elevation change) may vary based on the group’s abilities, therefore distances and elevation loss/gain reflect maximum hiking distances. You can expect to hike uphill and downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-7 hours and maintain balance and footing on lightly rugged terrain. You’re in for a walking trip and a good level of fitness is essential. Please read through the trip notes carefully to ensure that this trip is the right trip for you. If you’re already a regular exerciser, it might be an idea to up your game a little. Run those extra laps, or take few longer walks, ideally with a day pack on your back. If you’re not exercising so regularly (2-3 times a week), it’s important to start in the weeks leading up to your departure (4-6 weeks prior at least). Your best choice would be to start walking regularly 2-3 times a week including at least one longer walk (up to 15 km). It’s important to not only walk on flat surface, so if you cannot access a hilly terrain easily, walking up and down the stairs is a good replacement. Top that up with some general fitness exercises and any other cardio related classes and you will see a huge progress in your fitness levels.
Important information
- 1. Please note this trip requires a minimum number of booked customers to guarantee the departure. Your Booking Agent will advise at time of booking if the departure has met minimum numbers. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be advised no later than 30 days out from departure. We recommend arranging flights and related travel services once your departure is guaranteed. In the event that your departure is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being met, a full refund will be provided of monies paid. 2. A completed registration form is required to join these trips. You will not be confirmed for the trip until your form has been received and reviewed. We may ask for a medical release signed by your physician for medical conditions or circumstances which could possibly compromise your safety or the safety of others on this trip – please speak to your agent for further details. 3. A signed disclaimer (Acknowledgement of Risks Form) is required at the time of booking for this trip – please speak to your agent for further details. 4. To help ensure this trip is right for you, this trip is subject to additional ‘Essential Eligibility Requirements’ – see the ‘Itinerary Disclaimer’ section of the Essential Trip Information for further details. 5.This trip is operated and run by Wildland Trekking, an Intrepid company. You will be travelling with a mixture of both Wildland Trekking customers and Intrepid customers. 6. You will meet your guide and group in Estes Park, Colorado at 8:30 AM the first day of the trip (if staying in Denver, Estes Park Shuttle offers a 5:00-8:00 am shuttle). Your guide will be in contact approximately 2 weeks before your trip and will specify the exact location of the orientation meeting at that point. This trip will conclude at approximately 5:00 PM on the last day. 7. We recommend guests arrive in Estes Park (or another nearby location that is 7500 or higher) 1-2 days before your trip starts. This will help you acclimatize to the higher elevation, and make for a more enjoyable experience during your tour. This is especially important if you have never been to higher altitude, or are flying in from sea level. 8. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights on your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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