Guided Day Hike
Half-day rate with 4–6 adults. Full-day options below.
Discover alpine lakes and snow-fed waterfalls in the Heart of the Rockies, learning hiking safety, risk management, and the area's flora and fauna along the way.
- Hiking safety & risk management
- Reading the trail: local flora, fauna & geology
- Pacing, fueling & energy management
- Leave No Trace fundamentals
Beginner-friendly and customizable, from a gentle half-day to a longer full day. No experience required.
Private tours from $110/adult
Half-day rate with 4–6 adults. Full-day rates are listed below.
In exceptional cases, an additional $60 per hour may apply when a full-day hike exceeds 8 hours.
Prices do not include guide gratuity.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Your deposit is 50% of the total trip price and is nonrefundable. The remaining balance is due the day before your trip.
If you cancel 15 or more calendar days before your trip, you are eligible for a refund of everything you have paid above the deposit.
If you cancel 8–14 calendar days before your trip, you are eligible for the smaller of 50% of the total trip price or the amount you have paid above the deposit.
If you cancel 7 calendar days or fewer before your trip, no refund is available. If you have paid only the deposit, there is no refundable amount.
For an eligible refund, we deduct only the actual card-processing fee retained by Stripe that is proportional to the refundable balance amount. We exclude fees on the deposit, add no administrative fee, and round the fee deduction down in your favor. A refund cannot be less than $0.
Contact Shelby to request a cancellation. Cancellation timing uses calendar days in Denver time. Shelby handles cancellations and refunds manually, and eligible refunds are processed within 7–10 business days of your cancellation request.
For an existing booking, the policy you accepted at checkout and received in your confirmation email applies.
Contact Shelby about a cancellation“I recently had the pleasure of booking a hike with Shelby in Rocky Mountain National Park on a short 5 mile trip. On this adventure we saw beautiful mountain lakes, rivers, and even a glacier. We also discussed local plants, wildlife, geography of the land, as well as essentials for hiking. She was super friendly, not only to me but to others on the trail as she was more than happy to assist those who were unsure about their location on the trail. This would have taken me days to organize and I would have not have had such an awesome experience. It definitely exceeded my expectations and the cost to value of my adventure was worth it! 10/10 recommend booking with Ground Up Adventures!”
“I rate Shelby and Ground Up Adventures five stars without hesitation and from firsthand experience. I highly recommend her for guided hikes in Colorado and the many benefits from her teaching skills and techniques that made my time with her unforgettable.”