Filled to the brim with hiking areas of exceptional beauty, Colorado is a dreamland for every nature enthusiast. Just under 1.5 hours away from Denver lies Summit County, a region packed with hiking objectives and photo opportunities. Spend your day on trails and lush valleys surrounded by sweet-scented alpine wildflowers, some native to the Centennial State. Along the way, you’ll come across mouth-watering views of valleys, craggy peaks, and small ponds. The hiking options include Boreas Pass near the Breckenridge area, Mayflower Gulch in the shadow of the Pacific Peak, Spruce Creek, and Upper Straight Creek, a hike that kicks off at 12,400 ft and climbs 1,200 ft to the Continental Divide. Your expert guides know all the secret stashes, so join them and learn more about the state flower of Colorado, the Colorado blue columbine, as well as about scarlett paintbrushes, bellflowers, and other flowers found in these alpine regions.
Fill your camera’s memory card with photos of colorful landscapes
Marvel at the brilliantly-colored flowers in Colorado’s alpine settings
Revel in far-reaching views of mountains and valleys carpeted with alpine wildflowers
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, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Summit County, CO, please refer to Colorado’s COVID-19 Travel Guidelines and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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:
These guided wildflower hikes are suitable for hikers of all ages and ability levels. Your guide will modify the hikes so that everyone in the group can participate, but the hikes are for the most part pretty easy. You’ll have to walk on terrain with little elevation gain anywhere from four to eight hours depending on the chosen itinerary. 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.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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 Summit County 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.
Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
To get to Summit County, most people fly into Denver International Airport just under 2 hours away from Summit County. 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.
