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
Guided Snowshoe Hike, Nature Discovery Center Vail Mountains
The Guided Snowshoe Hike 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
Nature Walk, Vail Mountain
Nature Walks on Vail Mountain are free, guided hikes led by a Walking Mountains Naturalist that explore alpine ecosystems while highlighting local wildlife, plants, and mountain ecology.
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
Creekside Nature Tour,
Vail Farmers Market
The Creekside Nature Tour is a free, family-friendly guided walk that explores riparian habitats while highlighting local wildlife, plants, and watershed ecology.
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
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
Beaver Pond Tour, Vail
The Beaver Pond Tour explores beaver-created wetlands while highlighting animal behavior, ecosystem engineering, and riparian ecology.
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
Wildflower Walk,
Vail Mountain
The Wildflower Walk is a guided hike led by a Walking Mountains Naturalist that showcases the vibrant seasonal blooms of the Colorado high country while exploring plant identification, pollinators, and alpine ecology.
Price: Free
Duration: 1.5 Hrs
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Nature Walk, Avon
Nature Walk, Avon
Nature Walk, Avon