Estes Park - 5 Day

Settle into your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxing evening in the mountains.

On this day you will experince Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway (US Highway 34). This magnificent road runs through Rocky Mountain National Park, world-famous for the sweeping vistas of the crags and valleys that characterize this part of the Rockies. Trail Ridge is the highest road in the US that is paved for its entire length; much of the drive is above the tree line, and sightings of marmots, bighorn sheep, and moose are common.  (Drivers should note that Trail Ridge Road is closed during the winter.) Upon reaching the top you will hike the Ute Trail. The hike that begins from the Ute Crossing Trailhead allows hikers to enjoy expansive views and alpine tundra scenery without having to do a lot of climbing. Trekking entirely above tree line you'll enjoy panoramic views along the entire route. This relatively flat hike has two short climbs as you cross Tombstone Ridge; the first at the very beginning of the hike, while the second begins at roughly the one-mile mark. At this elevation hikers should expect a lot of sun and wind, as well as the possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm. Alpine tundra begins where trees cannot survive the extremes of snow, cold, wind and a short growing season. In Rocky Mountain National Park this zone roughly begins at elevations between 11,000 and 11,500 feet, depending on exposure.

We send you a comprehinsive list with discriptions of recommend trails with distances and hiking times. In the evening you will experince a 4x4 jeep tour. This evening/night time 4x4 adventure takes you into the wilds to see the sunset from our private 360 degree viewing tower.  You can see downtown Denver and all of Estes Valley from the best viewpoints in Estes Park. This tour combines 4x4 thrills with an extra hour of fun for family time around a fire. Come and bring your family for an exhilarating experience with an off-road adventure combined with the excitement of roasting your own mouth watering hot dog and marshmallow over an open fire, with chips included. So sit back at a campfire with a variety of drinks with added comfort food then ride back in the dark, for a true adventure for all!