11,400' Tundra Hike Above Treeline from Estes Park
Explore alpine terrain with a guide who brings the mountain landscape to life
Duration
6 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Guide, transport, trekking poles
Highlights
Hike 4 miles through Rocky Mountain National Park's high-country tundra at 11,400 feet. Follow maintained trails above treeline with a guide certified in wilderness first aid, on a route rated beginner- and family-friendly.
- Discover the mountains' geology, history, wildflowers, and water with your guide
- Look for wildlife across the open alpine landscape
- Enjoy games and activities for kids and adults along the way
What's Included
- Round-trip transportation from the property
- Park timed-entry permit and reservation
- Snacks and/or lunch, depending on the trip
- Trekking poles
- Binoculars and/or a spotting scope for use during the hike
- Extra clothing and packs available
Important details
- Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a legal parent or guardian.
- Requires comfort hiking uphill and across flat or uneven surfaces, including rocks, dirt, crushed gravel, and potentially wet or snowy trails.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel with at least 7 days' notice for a full refund or credit. You'll also receive a full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: A589VF
FAQs
Expect approximately 3.5 hours of hiking. The full outing also includes check-in, transportation to and from the trailhead, and breaks. Start and end times may change with weather, group pace, and other conditions.
After booking, you'll receive an email with your itinerary, what to wear and bring, and Rocky Mountain National Park rules and park-pass information.
No. There is no cell phone service during the trip.
Meeting details
Estes Park, CO
Related locations
Rocky Mountain National Park
Admission includedStanding at the edge of an alpine meadow in Rocky Mountain National Park, you feel the thin air and the vast quiet in equal measure. Elk graze near willow thickets, hawks circle overhead, and the jagged silhouette of Longs Peak dominates the horizon. Rocky Mountain National Park rewards those who slow down, whether on a short lakeside stroll or a ridge-top scramble above the treeline.