Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes

Travel through rugged  Clear Creek Canyon on your way up the highest paved road in North America into the Mount Blue Sky/Evans Wilderness Area (admission included) where you will reach an altitude of over  12,800 feet at beautiful  Summit Lake and 14,265 feet (4,348 meters) if conditions allow us to the summit.  See breathtaking views of the  Majestic  Rocky Mountains, and view bighorn sheep and mountain goats in their natural environment. Stop for lunch and shopping in historic Idaho Springs, a real old-western mining town, before returning back to Denver. Your photos and experience will be the envy of your friends on this remarkable tour of Mount Blue Sky.

1. 1

   Denver Union Station

   10 min

   Where the tour begins and ends

2. 2

   Stop 2

   1 hour

   Travel through this rugged mountain canyon enjoying the steep rock walls and Clear Creek running through.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   35 min

   Visit the Museum and Visitor Center in downtown Idaho Springs. Local mining History, wildlife displays, local souvenirs and clean restrooms.

4. 4

   Echo Lake Park

   15 min

   Enjoy beautiful scenic views of this glacial lake sitting at 10,600 feet on Mount Evans

5. 5

   Mount Evans Scenic Byway

   2 hours

   The highest paved road in North America

6. 6

   Summit Lake Park

   30 min

   Breathtakingly beautiful high alpine lake. Enjoy a walk to the lake and down the trail to overlook the Chicago Lakes and valleys below. We often encounter out State Mammal the Bighorn Sheep at this beautiful stop.

7. 7

   Mount Blue Sky

   35 min

   Reach 14,270 Feet at the summit of Mt. Blue Sky (Mt. Evans). Enjoy not only breathtaking 360 degree views but take an optional hike to the summit of the peak. We are lucky enough to share the summit with local bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, and pika that call the summit home. The Views from one of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains is not to be missed. Photos can't do it justice but you will have fun trying anyway!

8. 8

   Idaho Springs

   1.5 hours

   Spend time in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs for lunch and shopping on your own or take a stroll on the trail along Clear Creek. Enjoy the bustle of this little main street mountain town full of local stores, restaurants and breweries.

9. 9

   Denver Union Station

   10 min

   End the tour back downtown where the tour started

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.