Naturalist Guided Tours
Explore the mountains with someone who really knows them. Walking Mountains’ naturalist-guided tours help you slow down, look closer, and discover the stories hidden in the landscape. Our friendly, knowledgeable guides share insights about local wildlife, plants, ecology, and seasonal changes—making every walk more meaningful.
Perfect for all ages and experience levels, these tours are a fun and engaging way to connect with nature and see the Rockies from a whole new perspective.
Guided tours that bring nature to life
Explore the mountains with someone who really knows them. Walking Mountains’ naturalist-guided tours help you slow down, look closer, and discover the stories hidden in the landscape. Our friendly, knowledgeable guides share insights about local wildlife, plants, ecology, and seasonal changes—making every walk more meaningful.
Perfect for all ages and experience levels, these tours are a fun and engaging way to connect with nature and see the Rockies from a whole new perspective.
Nature Walk, Avon
Nature Walk Avon is a free, family-friendly, one-hour guided educational hike through aspen and riparian mountain environments near Avon, Colorado. Learn about local ecology and animal adaptations.
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
Easy Nature Hike,
Vail Mountain
The Easy Nature Walk is a relaxed, guided stroll at the top of Vail Mountain that introduces participants to local plants, wildlife, and ecology at a gentle pace suitable for all ages. Scenic gondola pass required.
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
Moderate Nature Hike,
Vail Mountain
Join us for a scenic guided Moderate Nature Hike at over 10,000 feet, an adventure along a beautiful alpine trail with engaging nature stops along the way. Suitable for ages 12+. Scenic gondola pass required.
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
Bird Walks, Avon
Explore meadows, forests, and riparian areas in search of our many resident birds. Learn about birding, bird identification, & habitats important to our avian friends!
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
Snowshoe Tour,
Nature Discovery Center Vail Mountains
The Guided Snowshoe Tour at the Nature Discovery Center is a scenic, educational winter adventure through snowy landscapes while sharing insights about wildlife, ecology, and winter adaptations.
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
Private Nature Walks
Step into the mountains on a guided nature walk through aspen and riparian habitats, and enjoy an engaging, hands-on exploration of local wildlife, ecology, and the incredible adaptations that help animals thrive here.
2-6 Participants: $175 per guide per hour
7-13 Participants: $250 per guide per hour
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Nature Walk, Avon
Nature Walk, Avon
Nature Walk, Avon