Included:

• • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • A half or full day of hiking depending on your chosen itinerary

Not included:

• • Transportation
  • Accommodations
  • Food
  • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  • Guide gratuities — optional, 15-20% customary

The best thing about hiking to Breckenridge’s alpine lakes is that there are incredible options for all skill levels. For beginner hikes, if you can walk for four to six hours with little elevation gain, you are good to go! Intermediate hikes will see a little more change in elevation and hikes will start to increase in length, hiking anywhere between four to eight miles. Advanced hikes are full day treks with steep descents and challenging switchbacks. Keep in mind, the weather in summer can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.

Depending on the chosen hike, you’ll cover anywhere from 2-8 miles (3.2-12.9 km). The Chihuahua Lake hike and Mohawk Lake hike are 6.5-mile-long round trips each, while the Crystal Lakes offer two separate hikes—one to Lower Lake (a 4-mile round trip) and Upper Lake (an 8-mile round trip). The Rainbow Lake Hike is a short, enjoyable, hike (a 2-mile round trip) and is great for families and kids.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  • Trekking poles (available to rent)
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Synthetic t-shirt or long sleeve shirt
  • Long pants or shorts
  • Spare clothes for layering
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Food you can eat on-the-go
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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Group sizes and prices:

• • For these private hikes, the max. client to guide ratio is 6:1. 
  • Cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to hike with friends and family!  

Hiking to Breckenridge’s alpine lakes can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • This adventure is open to all ages—families are more than welcome. If you’re bringing younger hikers along, just reach out to us beforehand and we’ll make sure everything is set up for a great day on the trail.

If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

To get to Breckenridge, most people fly into Denver International Airport just under 2 hours away from Breckenridge. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. Half-day tours depart at 8 am and 1 pm, while full-day tours start at 8 am. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.