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Red Rocks, Evergreen, Echo Lake Year Round

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$65
Duration: 5 hours

Walking Transit Driving

Description

Visit Red Rocks Park and amphitheater, then travel up into the mountains via Bear Creek Canyon and enjoy many of the Denver Mountain Parks. Browse the shops or enjoy a quick drink in the quaint town of Evergreen. Witness beautiful Rocky Mountain vistas while climbing over Squaw Pass to Echo Lake at 10,600 ft .. Stroll around this beautiful glacial lake that sits at the base of 14,259 foot Mt. Evans and enjoy the mountain scenery. Travel by historic Genesee Mountain Park while viewing herds of Buffalo and Elk on your way back into Denver. *Wildlife viewing not guaranteed.

Your guide will pick you up in front of historic Union Station in beautiful Downtown Denver. They will be driving a 12 or 15 passenger touring van. These are small group tours designed to get you out to See, Learn and Explore not just drive past the sites. You will travel up to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater where you will enjoy a walk through this beautiful geological wonder. Next you will travel up a beautiful canyon full of many Denver Mountain Parks. Stop in the quaint historic town of Evergreen for a quick drink at your choice of a western bar or coffee shop or to shop in one of the boutique stores.

Then you will climb up Squaw Pass at an elevation of approximately 11,000 ft. enjoying stunning mountain views and arrive at Echo Lake. A glacial lake carved out long ago that sits at the base of Mt. Evans. Stroll around and enjoy this gem in the Denver Mountain Park system. Climb down the other side of the pass and travel past historic mining town of Idaho Springs and The Genesee Mountain Park where buffalo roam. End your tour back at Union Station with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of your day or evening. Water and snacks included with the tour.