Boulder Wilderness Shuttle

Fall Foliage Guide 1-day Hike: Our goal is to find the best hikes to enjoy the changing colors in Rocky Mountain National Park. Hikes average around 5 hours. $125 per person, 2-person minimum. Price includes expert local guide/educator, acess Boulder to Rocky Mountain National Park, park pass ($10 pp), snacks, and water. Contact us about groups discounts.

Guided Hiking Fall Foliage Tour to Rocky Mountain National Park: September through November 15

For this tour, we depart Boulder in the early morning and travel through the town of Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park. We then spend approximately 5 hours hiking to the best spots for viewing the aspen groves and willows in their wonderful fall colors.
September-October is a special time in the mountains with the changing season and the transition of fall colors in the trees. Our focus will be on finding the best hikes to see the beautiful array of colors that make Colorado spectacular in the fall. Hiking distances and difficulties will be chosen based on overall group abilities and fitness levels. In addition to seeing the flora (trees and plants), there will be opportunities to see wildlife, as this is also elk bugling season. The goal of our guided hikes is to provide a safe and educational experience not found in a guidebook.

Tour Times: Tours starting September 5th. Tours depart between 6 and 8 am depending on sunrise times and run 8-9 hours Boulder to Boulder.

Tour Dates: September 5th – November 1, everyday of the week.

Cost: $125 per person. 2-person minimum to make tour run. Maximum group size is 12 participants with a guide ratio of 1 guide for 6 participants.

Included: Roundtrip transportation between Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park; drinks and snacks; education about local history and natural history; library for Rocky Mountain National Park flora and fauna; professional guide.

Not included: National park pass $10 per person, paid directly to the park service;Gratuities for guide (recommended gratuity is 10-20%)

What to bring: Sunhat, sunglasses, and suntan cream; warm jacket, raincoat; comfortable walking shoes or light hiking boots; synthetic or wool blend socks; day pack; camera and or video camera. Recommended: 2 liters of water, warm hat and glove liners, long underwear top and bottoms, and headlamp. If someone does not have warm clothing, we have extra layers in our shuttle.