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Rocky Mountain National Park Snowshoe Tour

Rocky Mountain National Park Snowshoe Tour

Get immersed in a truly wilderness experience by visiting Rocky Mountain National Park by snowshoe. Whether you are a beginner snowshoer, or experienced, you will find magic in the brisk, sparkling trails by day and cozy, warm, fireplace meals at night.

Average Climate

Very Cold Temperatures Possible

📅 Multiple dates are available for this trip. Please choose your preferred date from the options below.

2026 DATES

Dec 13-16 $1,995

2027 DATES

Mar 08-11 $2,195

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Double Booking
$1995

Single Booking
$2305

Roommate Rebate
$160

Trip Type

Snowshoe

Difficulty Level

Trip Length

4 Days, 3 Nights

Distance

21 Miles

33.8 Kilometers

Meeting Time

Hotel 8:00 am

Drop-off Time

6 pm

Assembly Point

Denver, CO

Inclusions

Includes all lodging, meals, van shuttles, park entrance fees, snowshoe rental, leaders, trail maps and narratives. Timberline van shuttle is included between Denver and Estes Park prior to and following tour.

Not included: Airline service to Denver International Airport; Guide Gratuity.

Lodging Highlights

Silver Moon Inn

Family Friendly

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Hike Rocky Mountain National Park in the Winter

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of America’s most popular National Parks, but in the winter time there is a completely different feel. With far fewer visitors and more active wildlife, you can get immersed in a truly wilderness experience. The majestic high peaks are engulfed in snow, the trees sparkle in the sunlight and sounds of animals echo off the distant cliffs as you enjoy a leisurely walk up the valleys and around the frozen lakes.

No experience is necessary on our Rocky Mountain Snowshoe tour, and snowshoes will be provided. Don’t be fooled by the lower mileage as progress is a bit slower than regular hiking and you will surely earn your dinner. Our guides are completely familiar with the Rocky Mountain terrain in winter. They are trained in avalanche awareness and wilderness first aid and will be able to instruct you on the proper techniques of snowshoe use. They will probably even carry the thermos of hot cocoa for you!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Van shuttle from DIA to Estes Park - snowshoe lesson to Chasm Falls

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 4.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 550 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 450 feet

On Day 1, after the DIA airport pick up, we’ll shuttle to Estes Park, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. We’ll try out our snowshoes on the mild Chasm Falls Trail for a beautiful destination hike. After our fun in the snow we will retire to the cozy Silver Moon Inn for hot cocoa and a relaxing dinner.

Day 2: Glacier Gorge Trailhead - Mills Lake Loop

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 5 miles

Elevation Gain: 850 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 700 feet

On Day 2 we will head to the Glacier Gorge Trailhead for a trek to Mills Lake and beyond. The beauty of winter hikes in the area is that off trail routes forbidden in the summer are available to us. With the knowledge of our expert guides there are many options of loops we can choose.

Day 3: Bear Lake Trailhead - Lake Helene

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Distance: 6.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 1,500 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 1,200 feet

We’ll hike on Day 3 from the Bear Lake Trailhead, wrapping around Bear Lake and ascending towards treeline and the continental divide. Our destination is Lake Helene where we will likely encounter untracked snow and stunning vistas of the high peaks.

Day 4: Bierstadt Lake Trailhead - Loop around Bierstadt Lake, lunch in Estes Park, return to Denver

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Distance: 4.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 650 feet

Largest Single Elevation Gain: 300 feet

Day 4, our final day, we’ll choose an alpine lake to circumnavigate. After climbing over the Bierstadt Moraine you’ll encounter a pleasant forest walk before reaching the subalpine Bierstadt Lake where you’ll have stunning panoramic views of the mountains along the Continental Divide. The area is more sheltered and you are likely to see signs of deer, elk, rabbits, beaver and fox, if not the animals themselves. Following a snack in Estes Park, we’ll return to Denver for an early evening arrival.