Denver 4-Day Mile High Trip
Four days at altitude: Red Rocks, the Rockies' elk meadows, the brewery trail and a ski-or-hike mountain day.
Days
4 days
Budget
680 USD
Style
Active
Destination
Denver
AdventureNatureFoodie
Trip overview
- Red Rocks at golden hour
- The Rockies' elk meadows
- The brewery trail
Best time to visit
June–September is trail season; winter is ski season with 300 days of sun either way.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · The Mile High City
- 🍺10:00Union Station & LoDo's breweries
- 🪨15:00Red Rocks Amphitheatre's trails
- 🍺
Day 2 · Rocky Mountain Day
- 🦌07:30Rocky Mountain NP: Trail Ridge & elk meadows
- 🍽️17:00Boulder's Pearl Street dinner
- 🦌
Day 3 · Mountain Day
- ⛷️08:00Breckenridge ski day or the Alpine slide season
- ♨️18:00Hot-springs soak in Idaho Springs
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Day 4 · Farewell
- 🎨09:30The Art Museum & RiNo murals
- ✈️14:00Airport — hydrate on the way
- 🎨
Budget
Estimated total cost: 680 USD for 4 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- June–September is trail season; winter is ski season with 300 days of sun either way.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Denver are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🦌
The Buckhorn Exchange
Denver's oldest restaurant · $$$
🥞
Snooze A.M. Eatery
Pancake institution · $$
🍺
Great Divide Brewing
Taproom · $$
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