High Country Birding Hike and Hot Spring Soak from Denver
Join a naturalist on a private guided hike through the pristine spruce-fir forest and learn about subalpine ecology while looking for wildlife like Pine Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Red Squirrel, Clark’s Nutcracker, Canada Jay, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, and Pine Grosbeak. Although less than two miles round trip, this moderately challenging hike at high elevation will get your heart pounding and senses thriving. During your hike, enjoy a snack and a hot drink while experiencing the best of Colorado nature. Finally, head to a nearby mining town where you will have lunch and later visit a hot spring where you can enjoy a soak in its therapeutic waters. Can you think of a more perfect Colorado day? We can't.
Options
High Country Hike and Hot Spring Soak from Denver
Snacks and a hot drink
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
Pickup included
What's included in High Country Birding Hike and Hot Spring Soak from Denver
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Mary's Glacier
Join a naturalist on a private guided hike through the pristine spruce-fir forest and learn about subalpine ecology while looking for wildlife like Pine Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Red Squirrel, Clark’s Nutcracker, Canada Jay, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Pine Grosbeak. Although less than 2 miles round trip, this moderately challenging hike at high elevation will get your heart pumping and senses thriving. The hike will lead you to an active glacier, where we will have lunch and a hot drink.
Idaho Springs
Head to a nearby hot spring where you will enjoy a soak in its therapeutic waters.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Professional Naturalist Guide
- Entrance for up to 2 people into the mineral hot spring pool
- Spikes or snowshoes
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Binoculars and spotting scope
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Entrance for 3rd and 4th guest into the mineral hot spring pool
- Gratuities
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The duration of the tour includes travel time.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.
Meeting / End Points
- Go to the corner of 18th and Wynkoop and look for a gray Jeep Wrangler Rubicon