Colorado Guided Nature Walks
Our nature walks and guided hikes are the perfect introduction to Walking Mountains’ mission and the Eagle River Valley! Across four locations, these programs are led by one of our Naturalists trained in interpretive education. There’s no better way to learn about our stunning surroundings than by walking in nature on one of our free guided programs.
Select a program below for more details about hiking near Avon, CO with Walking Mountains.
Are you interested in a more immersive guided hike experience?
We also offer:
Guided Public Backcountry Hikes
Community Science Hikes
Private and Custom Guided Hikes
Free Nature Walk | Avon
Join a Naturalist for a free gentle educational nature walk through aspen and riparian communities at our Avon location. Learn about the ecology and animal adaptations of this mountain environment by hiking in Avon, CO. Come prepared to spend an hour outside with appropriate clothing, hiking shoes and water. This guided nature walk is all-ages and free!
Daily from 2:00pm-3:00pm at the Avon Tang Campus
Free Early Bird Bird Walk | Avon
Explore meadows, forests, and riparian areas in search of our many resident birds. Learn about birding, bird identification, and habitats important to our avian friends.
Easy Nature Hike | Vail Mountain
Join a trained Naturalist for an educational guided hike through the forest atop Vail Mountain beginning at the Nature Discovery Center. This guided hike is appropriate for most ages and abilities and is free!
Wednesdays-Saturdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm starting at the Nature Discovery Center
Moderate Nature Hike | Vail Mountain
For those looking for a more adventurous time than a relaxed nature walk, join us for a more strenuous 2-mile guided hike to explore our mountain ecosystems. This guided hike is appropriate for ages 12+ and is free!
Wednesdays-Saturdays from 10:30am-12:00pm starting at the Nature Discovery Center
Free Nature Walk | Vail Nature Center
Join a Walking Mountains Naturalist at the Vail Nature Center for a leisurely one-hour nature walk through the woods and meadows to learn about the flora that carpet the mountains. This nature walk is all-ages and free!
Mondays - Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm at the Vail Nature Center
Free Creekside Nature Tours | Vail
Join us for a casual nature walk along Vail’s streamside paths to the Vail Nature Center. Nature walk tours depart from the Walking Mountains Science Center booth at the Vail Farmers’ Market Sundays throughout the summer. Walking in nature is the perfect way to spend a Sunday.
Sundays from 11:00am-12:00pm and 1:30pm-2:30pm at the Walking Mountains Booth on Meadow Drive at the Vail Farmers Market.
Free Wildflower Walk | Vail Nature Center
Discover and learn about the ecology and wildlife of Vail in the meadows and woods along Gore Creek at the Vail Nature Center.
Mondays - Thursdays from 11:00am-12:00pm at the Vail Nature Center
Beaver Pond Tour | Vail
Beavers are among nature’s most industrious creatures. Join us for educational activities and an approximately two-mile walk to a beaver pond to observe an active lodge.
