Thanks for your interest in our Summer 2025 guided hikes. We travel on US Forest Service trails around Eagle County. Our guides are Wilderness First Responders and Certified Interpretive Guides. We hike at a reasonable pace and take stops along the way to learn about the natural world that we are hiking in.
We also offer private hikes, and you can request a private program here....
https://www.walkingmountains.org/things-to-do/custom-private-programs/
Select your program date(s) and scroll to the very bottom of the page and click 'Next Page' to continue with registration. You can only register one person at a time.
Full Day 9:00 am - 2:00 pm5 miles roundtrip/1,500 ft. elevation gainNear Vail passOnce past a short, steep section, you are rewarded with panoramic views of the Gore Range along with an excellent vantage point to see into Vail's Back Bowls and out to Mt. of the Holy Cross.
Only for residents of Eagle County ages 18-35
Full Day 8:00 am - 3:00 pm5 miles roundtrip/2,500 ft. elevation gainNear Minturn and VailWe will hike up Game Creek Trail and take Vail's Eagle Bahn Gondola to Lionshead Garage, where our vehicle will await us. An uphill-only hike with great views and wildflowers.
Full Day 7:30 am - 4:00 pm6.5 miles roundtrip/1,650 ft. elevation gainNear EagleA beautiful alpine lake nestled under some 12,000' peaks!
Only for residents of Eagle County ages 20-35
Full Day 6:30 am - 4:00 pm9 miles roundtrip/2,750 ft. elevation gainNear Red CliffIt's one of the most classic loop hikes in the area. We will hike Fancy Lake to Fancy Pass to Missouri Lakes and back to the trailhead. Be prepared for a long day.
Full Day 8:00 am - 3:00 pm8.5 miles roundtrip/1,750 ft. elevation gainNear Vail PassA pleasant ascent to a 12,000' peak with great views!
Full Day 5:00 am - 5:00 pm11 miles roundtrip/3,500 ft. elevation gainNear MinturnOur biggest and highest public hike that we offer. Please carefully consider if you are ready for this 13er. We will plan to wake up early and turn around if we are concerned about thunderstorms. Please reach out if you have questions!
Full Day 7:30 am - 4:00 pm10 miles roundtrip/2,500 ft. elevation gainNear Camp HaleFrom Camp Hale, we will follow the Colorado Trail as it climbs to Kokomo Pass at 12,000'. There are excellent views at the top and along the way.
Full Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm4 miles roundtrip/750 ft. elevation gainNear HomestakeA slightly bumpy drive brings us to a fairly short hike that ends at beautiful alpine lakes. The trail is short, but features plenty of uneven terrain and a couple of steep sections to navigate through.
Full Day 7:30 am - 4:00 pm6.5 miles roundtrip/1,800 ft. elevation gainNear Eagle, COMt. Thomas offers panoramic views of several mountain ranges and unique trail sections that were previously burned by the 2021 Sylvan Lake Fire.
Full Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm7.5 miles roundtrip/1,250 ft. elevation gainNear Vail PassThe Corral Creek trail will take us to an alpine meadow beneath Uneava Peak.
Full Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm11.5 miles roundtrip/2,150 ft. elevation gainNear EdwardsThis loop begins by climbing up switchbacks up the Stag Gulch Trail. It then meets a large meadow that often offers great views and a cool breeze. We will then dscend back down the Colorow Creek trail back to the trailhead.
Full Day 8:30 am - 2:30 pmUp to 8 miles roundtrip/2,000 ft. elevation gainExpect to see yellow leaves and big views!
Full Day 8:30 am - 2:30 pmUp to 8 miles roundtrip/2,000 ft. elevation gainThere is no guarantee of yellow leaves this late in the year, but we'll try to find them!
PLEASE NOTE: Start and end times are approximate. Approximate start and end times will fluctuate based on weather, hiking pace of the group, etc. Your guide will send you an email 1-2 days before with exact start and estimated end time informed by weather, drive time, etc.
Start time: Time you need to be at Walking Mountains Avon Campus to take transportation to the trailhead. Start times may be subject to change.
End time: Indicates time you should be back to your car at Walking Mountains.
Thank you! We look forward to being on the trail with you!
