Snowshoe Through History Tour from Denver
Overview
Snowshoe through history!
Private small group tours.
We'll treat you and your friends to a moderate snow hike in a tranquil setting that features a colorful history of pioneers, entrepreneurs, artists and a well preserved ghost mine! If it's winter, we'll bundle up Colorado-style and do it on snowshoes.
The trailhead is less than an hour from Denver and only 30 minutes from Boulder. Estimated trail time is 3-4 hours.
What's Included
- Snacks Light snacks will be provided but if you prefer your own, feel free to bring it in your pack.
- Private transportation
- Winter: Traction devices for boots or snowshoes & poles can be provided if needed
- What to bring: We'll send you an email of suggested clothing, etc
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick up from most Denver locations (downtown) and all Boulder locations. We're also happy to pick you up at public transportation stops if you prefer.
1701 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO 80202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION from Downtown Denver, Golden and Boulder locations.
Private small group tours.
Our professional guides will fill you with more than a spectacular day of snow-hiking, we'll fill you with Colorado's rich history, folklore and more. We may even get lucky and see some wildlife. We'll bring all the gear. Join us today and discover the Rocky Mountain Way.
This snowshoe hike is a good beginner level and accessible for most people of reasonable fitness levels. We will reach a top elevation of 8,764 feet so oxygen will remain plentiful in this natural mountain environment. We will travel a total of 4.7 miles with a net up & down elevation gain of 365 feet. The average grade is only 3% with intermittent sections of steeper terrain.
We keep these groups very small for a closer connection to nature.
Stats:
4.7 miles
365 feet of up/down elevation gain
Average grade 3%
Max grade 11% steepness
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Snowshoe Through History Tour from Denver?
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Activity code: C-171494P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Snacks. Light snacks will be provided but if you prefer your own, feel free to bring it in your pack.
- Private transportation.
- Winter: Traction devices for boots or snowshoes & poles can be provided if needed.
- What to bring: We'll send you an email of suggested clothing, etc.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Snowshoe Through History Tour from Denver is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Snowshoe Through History Tour from Denver will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksLight snacks will be provided but if you prefer your own, feel free to bring it in your pack.
- Private transportation
- Winter: Traction devices for boots or snowshoes & poles can be provided if needed
- What to bring: We'll send you an email of suggested clothing, etc
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
