Rocky Mountain National Park Stargazing Hike
Hike by headlamp, then settle in for stargazing with warm drinks
Duration
3 hours
Includes
Guide, headlamp, refreshments
Highlights
Explore Rocky Mountain National Park after dark on a gentle guided hike by headlamp. Settle onto a sleeping pad and blanket for stargazing with freshly brewed refreshments.
- Hike an easy trail by headlamp for up to 1 mile
- Look up from a peaceful nighttime setting in the park
- Relax with snacks and freshly brewed coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
- Follow a certified wilderness guide through the evening
What's Included
- Certified wilderness guide
- Headlamp
- Sleeping pad and blanket
- Snacks and water
- Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
- Backpack, binoculars, radios, and emergency satellite device
- Park entry and timed-entry fees
- Group photo
Important details
- Bring 2 liters of water, a jacket, hat or beanie, and any needed medication
- Wear hiking boots or supportive shoes; open-toe sandals are not allowed
- Wear long sleeves and avoid denim
- Expect rapid mountain weather changes; guides assess conditions for safety
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation.
Product ID: M37EVU
FAQs
No. Your guide provides headlamps (and a flashlight/lantern if needed).
Bring a jacket, hat, beanie, and water. Wear hiking boots or supportive shoes (no open-toe sandals) and avoid denim. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, long sleeves, and any personal medications you may need.
Plan for an easy-rated hike by headlamp of up to about a mile.
Meeting details
Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517 (North entrance)
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.
