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Rocky Mountain High Alpine Adventure

4 days
Start and end in Estes Park
4.6 (50 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 6
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Estes Park to Thunder Lake

    Estes Park to Thunder Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pick-up shuttle to Wild Basin Trailhead (approximately 25 minutes)
    • Guided hike to Thunder Lake (6.5 miles with 2,500-foot elevation gain)
    • View Copeland Falls
    • View Calypso Falls
    • View Ouzel Falls
    • Professional certified Rocky Mountain hiking guide
    • Use of top-of-the-line tent, backcountry sleeping pad, and multi-day backpack
    • Use of trekking poles
    • High quality synthetic sleeping bag
    • Bear canisters for food storage
    • Emergency equipment including first-aid kit and satellite phone
    • Entrance fees and National Park permits
    Landmarks
    Wild Basin Trailhead
    Copeland Falls
    Calypso Falls
    Ouzel Falls
    Thunder Lake
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  2. Day 2

    Thunder Lake

    Thunder Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with a view), Dinner (Hearty dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Day hike to Box and Eagle Lakes (4 miles with 1,000-foot elevation gain/loss)
    • Guided off-trail hiking
    • Professional certified Rocky Mountain hiking guide
    • Bear canisters for food storage
    • Emergency equipment including first-aid kit and satellite phone

    Optional Activities

    • View Boulder Grand Pass from Thunder Lake shores
    Landmarks
    Box Lake
    Eagle Lake
    Boulder Grand Pass
    Thunder Lake
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  3. Day 3

    Thunder Lake to Lake Verna

    Thunder Lake to Lake Verna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Lake of Many Winds
    • Guided hike across Boulder Grand Pass to Continental Divide (4 miles total with 1,600-foot elevation gain and 2,000-foot elevation loss)
    • Off-trail descent through meadows and forests
    • Professional certified Rocky Mountain hiking guide
    • Bear canisters for food storage
    • Emergency equipment including first-aid kit and satellite phone
    Landmarks
    Lake of Many Winds
    Boulder Grand Pass
    Continental Divide
    Lake Verna
  4. Day 4

    Lake Verna to Estes Park

    Lake Verna to Estes Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Final guided hike to East Inlet Trailhead (7 miles with 2,400-foot elevation loss)
    • Visit Adams Falls
    • Shuttle from trailhead to Estes Park via Trail Ridge Road (approximately 1.5 hours)
    • Professional certified Rocky Mountain hiking guide
    • Bear canisters for food storage
    • Emergency equipment including first-aid kit and satellite phone
    Landmarks
    Lake Verna
    East Inlet Trailhead
    Adams Falls
    Trail Ridge Road
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Rating
4.6 (50 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Wildland Trekking

  • Merrie5.0September 2025
    Great trip, so glad I went! Very informative guide, fun group, great equipment and a beautiful hike and kayak trip.
  • Birim5.0July 2025
    Hiking in the Presidential Peaks was a great experience — stunning views, varied trails, and fresh mountain air....
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    Asked on January 1st, 2022

    1. On the first day, at what time do I have to arrive at Estes Park to join the group? 2. On the last day at what time does the trip end? How long will it take to get to the Airport? 3. What would be the best time for the flight back to California? 4. What would be the maximum Backpack weight (including tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, bear canister, food, personal clothing, toiletries, etc.)? 5. Do you have a packing list?

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    • Wildland TrekkingOperatorWritten January 2022

      I have detailed trip packet for our High Alpine Adventure. Please let us know if you would like us to check availability of this trip and if you have any questions.

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