Red Rocks Nature Hike and Hot Spring Soak from Denver

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About this activity

Please Note: A minimum of 2 people is required for this tour to run.

Experience the best of Colorado in a single unforgettable day. We'll begin with a guided nature hike through the world-famous Red Rocks Park, where towering red sandstone formations frame sweeping views of the Front Range. Along the trail, learn about local wildlife, geology, and the natural history that makes this area one of the state’s true treasures.

From there, enjoy a scenic mountain drive into the high country as we make our way to a quiet subalpine lake—the perfect setting for a peaceful, freshly prepared picnic lunch surrounded by pines, rugged peaks, and crisp alpine air.

After lunch, we’ll continue to the historic mining town of Idaho Springs for a rejuvenating 2-hour soak at Indian Hot Springs, one of Colorado’s most iconic thermal pools.

This full-day experience blends nature, scenery, local history, and deep relaxation—crafted for travelers who want a rich, authentic taste of Colorado’s outdoors.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Birding Man Wildlife Tours

Ages: Adults (6–105 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to the thermal hot spring pool
Included: Binoculars and spotting scope
Included: Professional Naturalist Guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

2 hours

We'll begin with a guided nature hike through the world-famous Red Rocks Park, where towering red sandstone formations frame sweeping views of the Front Range. Along the trail, learn about local wildlife, geology, and the natural history that makes this area one of the state’s true treasures.
Echo Lake Park

one hour

We'll enjoy a scenic mountain drive into the high country as we make our way to a quiet subalpine lake—the perfect setting for a peaceful, freshly prepared picnic lunch surrounded by pines, rugged peaks, and crisp alpine air.
Idaho Springs

2 hours

Head to a nearby hot spring where you will enjoy a soak in its therapeutic waters.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please be in front of the restaurant 5-10 minutes before tour start time and look for a gray Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

End point

Please be in front of the restaurant 5-10 minutes before tour start time and look for a gray Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

Pickup points

Hilton Denver City Center

We can pick up travelers who are located with a 10 km radius of lower downtown Denver. Guests needing pickup outside of that radius should arrange transportation to the meeting point listed below. The locations listed above are just two examples of many locations where we can do pickups within the 10 km radius.