Serving as the gateway to the legendary Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park is a small town with big hiking! Boasting over 350 miles of trails, a pleasant climate, and high-altitude panoramas straight out of a fairy tale, Estes Park earns its reputation as a world-class hiking paradise in Colorado. The trails are as varied as they are beautiful—from the wildflower meadows and aspen groves of Lily Lake to the jagged cliffs and Sharktooth spires of Sky Pond, hikers of all creeds and skill levels are welcome here. Whether you’re looking to down a fourteener, meet a moose, or dip your toe in an alpine lake, Estes Park has you covered.
Discover one of the most popular adventure areas in the Rockies
Nearly 200 scenic and easily accessible trails at your disposal
From strolls to summits, hikers of all skill levels are accommodated in Estes Park
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Estes Park, Colorado, please refer to the Colorado’s COVID-19 travel guidelines.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
The best thing about hiking in Estes Park is that there are incredible options for all skill levels. For beginner hikes, if you can walk for four 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. The advanced Longs Peak summit hike takes 10-14 hours, with steep descents, challenging switchbacks, and some technical rock climbing sections. Keep in mind, the weather can be very hot and you’ll also be packing a daypack filled with water and other things you’ll need throughout the day.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Climbing helmet, harness, and climbing shoes for the Longs Peak hike can be rented from Estes Park Rock Climbing.
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.
Group sizes and prices:
Hiking in Estes Park can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Estes Park, CO, most people fly into Denver International Airport 1.5 hours away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus to Boulder, CO, and a cab to Estes Park.
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. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.
