Trip Highlights: Colorado Peaks and Canyons will feature
Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Curecanti National
Recreation Area, Great Sand Dunes, Durango, Silverton,
the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains. We'll hike,
raft, explore mining towns, waterfalls, enjoy fresh
mountain air, hot springs and more!
Itinerary
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Day 1
Depart Salt Lake City 5PM... We start this fantastic trip by
picking up you and your fellow Adventurers in Salt Lake City. We'll
prep you for your adventure and then enjoy a comfortable journey
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Day 2
Black
Canyon of the Gunnison.
We'll gaze into this incredibly rugged and narrow canyon
from the many hikes along the South Rim, or descend into
the canyon a bit on the Oaks Flat Trail. We'll
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Day 3
Curecanti National Recreation Area is at the mouth of the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison. We’ll get a view from the bottom of the canyon
as we hike the Pine Creek Trail as it cascades into the
depths of the upper Black Canyon and then hop on a
pontoon boat ride through the upper Black Canyon. Later,
we'll hike to the Dillon Pinnacles and soak in some hot spring fed
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Day 4
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Sand dunes, mountains, and wetlands. This park has it
all! After playing about on the dunes, we'll cool off on
an alpine hike into the shaded aspen groves, or hike to
near by Zapata Falls! Perhaps we'll end the day
with a soak in some hot springs under the stars? |
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Day 5
Durango, Colorado
Spend the day exploring this historic bustling western
town, or we'll arrange for a half day of white water
rafting, mt biking, horseback riding, and more!
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Day 6
Durango-
Silverton Train. We'll start at 6500 feet in Durango,
then hop on the train for a stunning ride along the
Animas River to Silverton, almost 3,000 feet higher!
You'll feel as though you've gone back a century in time
when you step off the train in this old victorian mining town nestled
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Day 7
Mesa Verde
National Park... Journey into some of the best preserved ruins in
the world! Ranger guided tours of Cliff Palace and Balcony House
will transport us into another time with a glimpse into the culture
and traditions of the Ancestral Pueblans and the mystery of their
disappearance. A short hike will take us to Spruce Tree House
and petroglyphs.
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Day 8
We'll roll back into Salt Lake City by noon, exchange emails and
addresses, and say our goodbyes. We'll assist you with your
shuttle ride to the airport, or suggest sites to see if you are
staying in Salt Lake City for an extra day. |
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Trip Dates And Pricing
$925 + 6% Utah Sales Tax ($53.50) Departs and returns to Salt Lake City. Trip price
includes all park entrance fees, camping fees and 70% of the meals.
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accommodations. 1-888-737-5263 We also recommend
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Photos from Colorado Peaks and Canyons
July 2007 |
Steph and Ardie at Black Canyon |
Campfire at Blue Mesa Reservoir |
Monarch Pass Elev. 11,312!!! |
Summer 2007
June 30-July 7, July 7-14 |
Summer 2008
7/26-8/2
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A one week national
parks adventure offered in July.