Book a Hike
Offering day hikes in Boulder, CO and Golden, CO, and Rocky Mountain National Park
Book a Half-Day Hike or Full-Day Hike!
Select your date in the calendar below.
Or you can email us at:
info@rockymountainhikingco.com
Hike Descriptions:
Private Half-Day Hikes Near Golden, CO & Boulder, CO: Explore the trails of Golden or Boulder. Our Private Half-Day Hikes are between 3 to 6 miles. Choose from a morning hike or an afternoon hike. Plan to spend approximately 3 to 4 hours on trail. Snacks are provided.
— $200 for 1-3 hikers + $35 for each additional hiker
Private Full-Day Hikes Near Golden, CO: We offer Full-Day hiking options in two locations, Rocky Mountain National Park and Golden, CO. Our Rocky Mountain National Park hikes usually begin in June when the snow has melted. Plan to spend 6 to 8 hours on trail. Lunch is provided.
— Golden Full-Day Hike: $300 for 1-3 hikers + $50 for each additional hiker
— Rocky Mountain National Park Full-Day Hike: $350 for 1-2 hikers + $50 for each additional hiker
Questions about the best day hikes near Golden CO or Boulder CO or questions in general?
E-mail us at info@rockymountainhikingco.com
FAQs - Day Hikes
What should I bring on a Day Hike?
You'll need to bring water, appropriate shoes, and a day pack. Please wear shoes for the trail that are comfortable, which can include running shoes, sneakers, or hiking boots. It's important to remember that the trails here are at high altitude (with many of the trails being around 5,000 feet to 7,000 feet in Golden and well-above 8,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park). For water, please bring a minimum of two liters per person for half-day hikes and three liters per person for full-day hikes. We provide snacks, so please let us know if you have any dietary preferences or restrictions. You also must pack any personal medications that you might need on the trail, such as an inhaler or epi-pen.
Where do we meet?
Your guide will meet you at the trailhead. If you need a shuttle, we can arrange a third-party shuttle service for an additional fee.
Can I bring my pet?
Please notify your guide ahead of time if you would like to bring your pet. Some trails allow dogs while others do not.
Do I tip my guide?
If your guide does an exceptional job, please show your appreciation with a tip. While our team of well-trained professional guides never expects a tip, it is always appreciated. Industry-standard gratuity for a guided hiking trip is 15-20% of the trip cost.
What if it's raining?
Rocky Mountain Hiking Company hikes and backpacks in all types of weather. If we decide the conditions are not safe, we will cancel the trip and give you the choice of a full refund or a new trip.
What is your cancellation policy for trips?
Our trip costs for both Half-Day Hikes and Full-Day Hikes include a 15% non-refundable administrative fee. Hikes can be canceled up to 1 week before the trip for a refund (minus the 15% fee). Within 1 week, a 50% refund will be offered. Within 48 hours, a refund will only be offered if Rocky Mountain Hiking Company cancels the trip due to severe weather.
How long are the hikes?
Half-Day Hikes range in distance from 2 to 5 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous.
Full-Day Hikes range in distance from 5 to 10 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous.
How far away are the hikes?
From Denver to Golden: Our hikes are approximately 30 to 45 minutes from Denver.
From Denver to Estes Park: Our hikes are between a 1-hour 30-minute drive to a 2-hour 30-minute drive to the trailheads.
From Golden to Estes Park: Our hikes are approximately a 1-hour 30-minute drive to the trailheads.
If you're hiking in Golden and staying in Golden, our hikes are a 10-minute drive.