Half Day Hikes in Summit County
Season:
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Good For:
Individuals, Groups, Families
Experience the beauty of Summit County's alpine landscape without the commitment of a full-day adventure. Our half-day guided hikes are perfect for families, first-time mountain hikers, or anyone wanting to explore Colorado's high country at a relaxed pace. In just 3-4 hours, you'll discover stunning alpine lakes, wildflower meadows, and panoramic viewpoints with an experienced mountain guide.
Based in Breckenridge and serving the entire Summit County area, Rocky Mountain Guides has been leading half-day hiking adventures since 1992. We know the best accessible trails around Keystone, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon—trails that offer maximum scenery with moderate effort, perfect for a morning or afternoon mountain experience.
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What to Expect on a Half-Day Hike
Your half-day hiking adventure begins with a morning or afternoon meeting at a convenient Summit County trailhead. Your guide will provide a brief overview of the day's route, check everyone's gear, and answer any questions. We'll hike at a comfortable pace suitable for all fitness levels, typically covering 2-4 miles with 500-1,000 feet of elevation gain.
Throughout the hike, your guide will share knowledge about Summit County's ecology, geology, and history. Learn to identify wildflowers (peak season July-August), understand the area's mining heritage, spot wildlife like marmots and ptarmigan, and discover why Summit County is one of Colorado's premier mountain destinations.
Guided Half Day Hike Rates*
| 1 Person | $350 |
| 2 People | $200 |
| 3 People | $170 |
| 4-6 People | $150 |
*Pricing Transparency: This is the full price of the trip, unlike other outfitters, we don’t charge any additional fees!
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What's Included:
All half-day guided hikes include a professional mountain guide, safety equipment and first aid supplies and comprehensive trail knowledge. We provide the expertise, you bring water (1.5+ liters), snacks, sunscreen, and sturdy hiking shoes.
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Ready to explore Summit County's trails with an expert guide? We offer morning and afternoon half-day hikes daily from Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon. Perfect for families, first-timers, or anyone wanting a quality mountain experience in just a few hours.
Hiking Equipment For Your Adventure
- Sturdy shoes with a grippy sole (closed toe shoes, please no flip flops or sandals, sturdy sneakers with a grippy sole are ok, covering the ankle preferred)
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunblock
- Clothing: athletic shirt, athletic shorts or pants, wind/rain jacket, extra light layer
- Hiking poles (optional, available for rent at RMG)
- Plenty of water (1.5 liters / 32 oz minimum)
- Snacks and/or lunch
I have used Rocky Mountain Guides for Avalanche Level 1 certification, Ski Mountaineering Descents of Mt. Buffaloe's "Silver Couloir" and many rock climbing ascents on Mt Royal, Ten Mile Canyon and Montezuma area. Peter and David do an amazing job. On Buffalo, we (3 men between 47 and 55) left an HOUR before a group of 4 young men in their 20's. We got to the Summit over 30 minutes before them, then after a world class 3000 ft descent, we made it back to our car's and while drinking a beer, saw the 3 same guys wearily walking back 30 minutes after we had already been done!. They told us they got lost, cliffed out, and were so scared they almost called search and rescue. The money we spent was very well spent . Rocky Mountain Guides is the ONLY authorized provider of Ski Mountaineering Guiding in Summit County and for a good reason, they are experts in the terrain and have the skills to get you there and back AND have a great time along the way