Mount Blue Sky, Clear Creek Canyon & Red Rocks Park (Mount Evans)
Join us on a magnificent day trip to Mount Blue Sky (formally Mount Evans) tour from Denver. 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. 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.
Options
09:45AM Hopdoddy Union Station
09:45AM departure from the Hoppdoddy Burger Bar located outside of Union Station’s Main Entrance.
What's included in Mount Blue Sky, Clear Creek Canyon & Red Rocks Park (Mount Evans)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
We will enjoy 40 minutes at the park.
Clear Creek Whitewater Park
Scenic drive through Clear Creek Canyon into the city of Idaho Springs. We will stop for a Photo Opportunity.
Idaho Springs City Hall
We will Stop at the Historic Town of Idaho Springs For lunch.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The top five mile section of road to the Summit of Mount Evans is scheduled to be closed for the season on September 7, 2024 at Summit Lake.
- The lower section of the road will remain open until October 7, 2024 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We pick up by the Hopdoddy Burger Bar outside of Union Station on Wynkoop Street.
