Experience the best of the Rocky Mountains with our 4-day luxury hiking adventure in Grand Lake, Colorado. From lush forests to high alpine meadows, indulge in gourmet meals and luxurious camping while immersing yourself in nature’s beauty. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature, led by expert guides who will take you to the most breathtaking locations in the area.
Grand Lake, CO
Denver International Airport
Late June – Late September
4 days, 3 nights
Moderate, Strenuous
26.3
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Guests will meet their Culinary and Adventure teams at the Grand Lake Lodge in Grand Lake, CO on the evening prior to trip departure. We will issue gear, discuss the itinerary, answer questions, and generally get our guests excited for their adventure.
This morning begins in lovely Grand Lake, CO, home of the deepest Natural Lake in the Centennial State. Guests will have the option to start early with a driving tour to the Trail Ridge Visitor’s Center, the highest visitor center in the National Park system, or take a leisurely morning and start the hike from Grand Lake. We will begin the adventure on the North Inlet Trail; this is quintessential Rocky Mountain hiking through lush stands of quaking aspen, blue spruce, waterfalls, gurgling creeks, and bluebird skies. We will make our first camp by North Inlet Creek and really lean into our outstanding and luxurious camp experience
Hiking Miles: 7.5 miles
Elevation Change: 1900ft elevation gain
Travel Time: 2.5 hours
You came to see the mountains, and today you will be rewarded. Nearly 90% of our adventure today is above timberline, strolling through high alpine meadows replete with soaring peaks, wildflowers (july-august), and the cuddliest Rocky Mountain denizen, the lovable Marmot. We will duck back below the treeline to make camp near Tonahutu Creek.
Hiking Miles: 7.9 miles
Elevation: 200ft elevation gain
The final two days of our adventure are all downhill, and can be taken at a leisurely pace; a nice respite from the previous two days of mountain hiking. This is the opportunity that our adventure team takes for wildlife photo workshops, as we can/will search for golden eagles, ptarmigan falcons, and osprey above the treeline. Below treeline there are opportunities to sight elk, moose, and bighorn sheep, not to mention limitless species of cardinal, swallow nuthatch, and woodpeckers along with butterflies, fields of wildflowers, and the like. Our adventure team will teach guests how to use exposure to capture some professional-style photographs. We will debark from the adventure at the Tonahutu Creek Trailhead, and come back to Grand Lake where guests will be returned to the Grand Lake Lodge.
Hiking Miles: 11.4
Elevation: 1550ft ft elevation loss
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