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2 Days of Mountains, Forests & Bighorn Sheep on Guanella Pass 2 days More Itineraries
Summit a fourteener or two, catch a glimpse of bighorn sheep and marvel at Colorado's vibrant fall foliage as you tour Guanella Pass.
Sustainability Activity
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Day 1
ACTIVITY
Summit Mount Bierstadt
Bag one of Colorado's most popular fourteeners ? aka a mountain that hits the 14,000-foot mark ? with this 3- mile hike through the Lincoln National Forest.
COTREX Map the Trail
LUNCH
Lucha Cantina Georgetown
Located at the heart of historic Georgetown in the former iconic Red Ram Saloon, Lucha uses pure, natural ingredients to create super-tasty Mexican and American dishes. No lard, no MSG, nothing... ACTIVITY
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Climb aboard one of Colorado's famous historic narrow gauge railroads. This engineering marvel takes you high over the Devil's Gate Bridge and winds you through a scenic Rocky Mountain pathway....
LUNCH
Cooper's on the Creek
Cooper?s on the Creek is located in the Georgetown, 45 miles west of Denver on the I-70 corridor. Our menu features seasonally inspired cuisine, creative small plates and elevated comfort food....
ACTIVITY
Bread Bar
Perched mountainside, Bread Bar serves eclectic cocktails and craft beers at the foot of the Continental Divide. The drinkery is housed in an 1800s-era bakery and honors Silver Plume's rich history...
LODGING
Hotel Chateau Chamonix
Exquisite boutique hotel featuring a French Alps architecture. Our property offers fireplaces, steam showers, hot tubs and many other amenities to make your stay most enjoyable. Many rooms are...
Day 2
BREAKFAST
A Whistle Stop Cafe
Grab-n-go-breakfast menu all wrapped up and ready to go!
ACTIVITY
See Bighorn Sheep at the Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Area
Stop by the Georgetown Wildlife Viewing Area to catch a glimpse of our state animal ? the bighorn sheep.
LUNCH
Al's Pits -- Barbecue and Food
A no-frills barbecue pit stop with stand-out food. Feast on fresh-smoked ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket with potato salad or baked beans. Hot dogs, burgers (including veggie) and sausage are...
ACTIVITY
Hike Three-Mile Creek Trail
Hike all ? or just part ? of this 9.4-mile, moderate out-and-back trail to catch spectacular views of meadows and golden aspen leaves.
DINNER
The Shaggy Sheep
Fresh and healthy sandwiches and salads to keep you fueled up and full. Perfect portions for apres ski carnitas, a post-hike burger, or maybe light, yet filling salad to break up that dreary...
ACTIVITY
Drive to the Top of Mount Evans
Drive to the top of Mount Evans, then hike a short distance to its 14,265-foot apex for views of alpine lakes, glacial valleys and wildlife. The road to the summit closes the day after Labor Day, so plan accordingly.
LODGING
Kenosha Lodge
The Kenosha Lodge is just off the Guanella Pass Scenic Byway, a great introduction to Colorado's Rocky Mountains. The unassuming, no-frills motel is set in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National... Hello World.
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