Itinerary
- Day 1
Estes Park
You'll start with a 10-minute shuttle ride to Gem Lake Trailhead, then hike about 4 miles through Lumpy Ridge. The trail takes you past granite rock formations, and if you're going in fall, the colors along the way are really nice. You'll get good views of the mountains too. After you reach Gem Lake and grab lunch there, the shuttle brings you back to Estes Park. From there, check into your lodging and head out to dinner at a local mountain restaurant to kick off the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Gem Lake), Dinner (Dinner at a hand-picked local mountain eatery)
Included Activities
- Guided hike to Gem Lake Trailhead (4 miles, 1000 feet elevation gain)
- Lunch at Gem Lake
Landmarks Gem Lake Trailhead Lumpy Ridge Rocky Mountain National Park 
- Day 2
Rocky Mountain National Park
This day involves a 1-hour shuttle to the Wild Basin trailhead to start a 10-mile hike. You'll walk along the North Saint Vrain River, passing by Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls on your way to Ouzel Lake. The lake sits in a mountain cirque surrounded by flowers and wildlife habitat, so keep an eye out for moose and other animals. It's a longer hiking day, so after you finish the trail and return to the lodge, dinner will probably feel well earned.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Wild Basin (10 miles, 1520 feet elevation gain)
- Hike past Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls to Ouzel Lake
Landmarks Wild Basin North Saint Vrain River Calypso Cascades Ouzel Falls Ouzel Lake 
- Day 3
Rocky Mountain National Park
A 20-minute shuttle gets you to Glacier Gorge, where you'll hike 6 miles total. The route passes Alberta Falls and moves through sub-alpine forest before climbing to a series of emerald lakes above treeline. From up there, you get clear views of the peaks around you. You'll have a picnic lunch at one of the lakes, then make your way back down to the trailhead for the return shuttle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasty picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike through Glacier Gorge (6 miles, 1440 feet elevation gain)
- Hike past Alberta Falls
- Explore string of emerald mountain lakes above treeline
- Picnic lunch
Landmarks Glacier Gorge Alberta Falls - Day 4
Estes Park
Your final day is a 6-mile loop hike that connects multiple mountain lakes and takes you through high country. Wildlife viewing is really good on this trail, so listen and watch for elk, deer, bears, and whatever else is around. You'll stop for lunch at one of the lakes partway through. After you finish the loop and head back to Estes Park, that wraps up your trip through the Rocky Mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at one of the lakes along the hike route)
Included Activities
- Guided mountain lake loop hike (6 miles, 744 feet elevation gain)
- Wildlife viewing opportunities
- Lunch at mountain lake
