This late summer bloom is one of the last reminders of the summer wildflower season. Blooming from the valley bottoms to the alpine, the classic five petals open up in the sun creating a bottle shape and the colloquial name “bottle gentian.” Look for a fringed variety on Uneva Peak, the deep purple bottle on Lonesome Lake trail, and the white arctic gentian atop Missouri and Fancy passes.

Check out our comprehensive Colorado Wildflower Guide here.

School may be approaching, but our hikes will keep you active and exploring well into the fall! Click here to see a detailed schedule of our fall color hikes.

2017 Full Day Hikes
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays (6/6 – 9/1)
Tuesdays & Fridays (9/5 – 10/31)

2017 Family Hikes (6/8-10/5)
Summer Hikes: Thursdays | 9:00am – 1:00pm (6/8-8/31)
Fall Color Hikes: Wednesday & Thursdays | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (9/6-10/5)