Odessa Gorge Private Hike
Day Hike Tours
1 Day 9.2MI / 15KM
Trip Highlights
This great point-to-point hike takes us from Bear Lake into the lake-strewn canyon of Odessa Gorge and the Fern Lake drainage beyond. In just over a nine mile hike, much of which is gentle downhill, we’ll find ourselves in a world of mountain spires and alpine lakes beneath them. We’ll take in views of the Little Matterhorn,The Gable, Notchtop and Knobtop mountains, all near 12,000 feet or higher, as we make our way on this one-way route through the glacially carved canyon.
We’ll enjoy a great lunch along the way, we’ll have time for rest and reflection at any number of alpine lakes we pass, and we’ll enjoy a long and gradual descent for much of our journey – with a handful of steep sections just to keep us on our toes!
Fern Falls flows in an elegant free-fall some 60 feet at 6.6 miles or so, and from there we enter the canyon of the Big Thompson River, past Arch Rocks, and The Pool to the Fern Lake Trailhead and our waiting shuttle back to Estes Park.
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Stunning Alpine Lakes
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Jaw-dropping Mountain Views
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Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
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Rivers, Gorges & Peaks
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Amazing Natural & Cultural History
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Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Lunch
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Trip Details
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Trip Type
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Trip Length
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Daily Hiking Distance
9 mi -
Group Size
1-12 Guests
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Is This Trip Right For me?
This point-to-point hike follows well-maintained trails with large steps, and ascends 1700 feet before going mainly downhill for over 3000 feet. June and July may require crossing snow patches requiring use of Micro Spikes.
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Trip Dates
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Rates
- 1 person: $525
- 2 people: $275 per person
- 3 people: $245 per person
- 4-5 people: $205 per person
- 6-7 people: $175 per person
- 8-10 people: $115 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include guide gratuity
What's Included
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Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
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A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you'd like, and as is possible in a day
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Transportation to the trailhead and back (originating/ending in Estes Park)
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National park entrance fee
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Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
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Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
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Use of trekking poles
What's Not Included
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Clothing and personal items -
Water (2 liters capacity)
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Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Trip Logistics & FAQs
Where Do We Meet?
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Estes Park by 7am or earlier the morning of your hike. If you are traveling into town the day of the tour, you will meet at the Estes Park Mountain Shop – 2050 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO.
Tours hiking above the tree line or attempting mountain summits will begin before sunrise. An early start is essential for safety to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.
Your guide will contact you approximately one week before your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous in Estes Park, as it may also be affected by weather forecasts.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
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Jane K
3 years agoI highly recommend!
We had a great time on the Glacier Gorge and Odessa Gorge hike. Our guide Savannah was very experienced, knowledgeable and personable. She made our hike lots of fun and memorable. My husband and I had a wonderful time hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park with Wildland Trekking. I highly recommend!
Scott G.
4 years agoGreat Hike
Great hike. The trail was challenging but worth it. Going to Lake Helene and getting our feet wet was awesome. The scenery was amazing. . .
Jerome G.
5 years agoOutstanding Guide
Zion was an outstanding guide. Knew the territory very well and was very professional throughout the day. A great conversationalist and focused on the client at all times.
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