Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes
Overview
Travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon on your way up the highest paved road in North America into the Mount Blue Sky/Evans Wilderness Area (admission included) where you will reach an altitude of over 12,800 feet at beautiful Summit Lake and 14,265 feet (4,348 meters) if conditions allow us to the summit. See breathtaking views of the Majestic Rocky Mountains, and view bighorn sheep and mountain goats in their natural environment. Stop for lunch and shopping in historic Idaho Springs, a real old-western mining town, before returning back to Denver. Your photos and experience will be the envy of your friends on this remarkable tour of Mount Blue Sky.
What's Included
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Local Driver/Guide
- Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
- Lunch
Meeting Location
1701 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO 80202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Echo Lake Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Summit Lake Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mount Blue Sky
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Idaho Springs
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Denver Union Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmaheittion if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Access to the summit of Mt. Evans will depend on weather conditons
- Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-59646P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use.
- Local Driver/Guide.
- Gratuities (recommended 15-20%.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Local Driver/Guide
- Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmaheittion if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Access to the summit of Mt. Evans will depend on weather conditons
- Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
