Scenic Front Range Tour Morrison Evergreen Lake and Idaho Springs
Explore the stunning landscapes of Colorado's Front Range on this scenic tour that takes you through pine-lined canyons and historic gold-rush towns. Begin with a drive through the charming town of Morrison and Bear Creek Canyon, then arrive at the picturesque Evergreen Lake House. Ascend winding switchbacks to enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Blue Sky, reaching elevations that showcase the majestic Rockies. Finally, wander through Idaho Springs, the cradle of Colorado's gold rush, where history meets natural beauty.
- Relaxed tour focusing on scenic landscapes and historic sites
- Visit Evergreen Lake House and enjoy stunning lake reflections
- Experience breathtaking vistas of 14,000-foot Mount Blue Sky
- Explore Idaho Springs, the birthplace of the Colorado Gold Rush
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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Roundtrip mountain transportation from Denver
- Bottled water
Not included
- Food, café drinks
- Guide Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Pause in the 1874 quarry town founded by Scottish stonemason George Morrison, learn about the 1877 "Bone Wars" dinosaur discoveries at Dinosaur Ridge, and ascend scenic Bear Creek Canyon.
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Stop 2
Stroll the level shoreline boardwalk around Evergreen Lake (created in 1927), admire the classic Rocky Mountain log architecture of the Lake House, and watch for local elk grazing along the meadow and golf course.
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Stop 3
Ascend through lodgepole pine and aspen stands along Witter Gulch Road to take in high-elevation views of the Mount Blue Sky massif and the Continental Divide.
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Stop 4
Explore the site where George A. Jackson sparked the 1859 Colorado Gold Rush at Chicago Creek, view the dramatic stepped red hillside structure of the 1893 Argo Mill and Tunnel, and browse historic Miner Street shops before returning to Denver via Clear Creek Canyon.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Denver Union Station (1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202 — outside the main Wynkoop Plaza flagpole/shuttle loading zone)
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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