Night Hike & Stargazing to a Sub-Alpine Lake in Estes Park
Explore Rocky Mountain National Park after dark and learn to read the night sky
Duration
5 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 9 people
Includes
Guide, transport, gear
Highlights
Hike 2.5–4.5 miles round-trip to a sub-alpine lake after dark with a guide certified in wilderness first aid. Follow maintained mountain trails as you experience the park beyond daylight.
- Learn about constellations and current night-sky phenomena
- Discover how to use your night vision on the trail
- Explore mountain geology, history, plants, and wildlife through your guide's explanations
- Enjoy games and activities for kids and adults
What's Included
- Park timed-entry permit and reservation
- Round-trip transportation from the property
- Snacks and/or lunch, depending on the trip
- Trekking poles
- Snowshoes or traction spikes
- Binoculars and/or spotting scope for use during the trip
- Extra clothing and packs available
Important details
- Anyone under 18 requires an accompanying legal parent or guardian
- Requires comfort hiking uphill and on flat or uneven terrain, including rocky, dirt, gravel, 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.
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FAQs
Yes. Your night hike's start and end times may change based on sunset, weather, group needs, trip length, or unforeseen circumstances.
No. There is no cell phone service during the hike.
You'll receive an email after booking with your itinerary, what to wear and bring, and information about Rocky Mountain National Park rules and park passes.
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.