Located near Centura Health in Avon right off of I-70. An innovative natural science learning campus for residents and visitors of the Eagle Valley. Free and open to the public.

318 Walking Mountains Lane, Avon, CO 81620

Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola on Vail Mountain out of Lionshead Village, Vail. All visitors must have a pass to ride the gondola. Free and open to the public with valid gondola pass.
Nestled along Gore Creek near the Betty Ford Alpine Garden and Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail Village.
601 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, CO 81657

Walking Mountains Blog

A Sustainable Transition Langmaid Joins Colorado Mountain College

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 13, 2019 2:14:00 PM
Dr. Kim Langmaid, the Founder and Vice President of Sustainability at Walking Mountains Science Center, has accepted a position as associate professor of sustainability studies at Colorado Mountain..
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Topics: Our History, Press Release

Hike Of The Week: Martin Creek

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Sep 10, 2019 2:15:00 PM
Trail Name: Martin Creek Although days have been remaining hot, cooler morning are a daily reminder that fall is right around the corner. In some of the higher elevations, you can even start to see a..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

The Science Behind Slacklining with GoPro Mountain Games

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Aug 8, 2019 12:05:00 PM
Slacklining is a sport and art that can be a balance training, recreation, and a moving meditation. It is similar, at first glance, to tightrope walking, and is accomplished by stretching and..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series

Hike Of The Week: Mulhall Lakes

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Aug 6, 2019 1:19:00 PM
Trail Name: Mulhall Lakes Last week found the hiking guides at Walking Mountains Science Center scrambling for a plan B. Our scheduled hike, the ever popular Missouri Lakes Loop, is currently covered..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike Of The Week: Iron Edge Loop

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Jul 30, 2019 1:14:00 PM
Trail Name: Iron Edge Loop If you had to pick one hike in the Eagle Valley to experience a little of everything our mountains have to offer, the Iron Edge Loop would have to be that hike. Located..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike Of The Week: Nolan Lake

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Jul 23, 2019 2:46:00 PM
Trail Name: Squaw Creek While many of the high alpine lakes in the Vail area remain covered in snow and ice, Nolan Lake near Fulford is ice free and ready for a mid-summer dip!
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hiking with a Purpose: Volunteers Needed to Serve as Citizen Scientists

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 23, 2019 10:51:00 AM
Volunteers can help scientists understand how climate change is affecting the American pika in the White River National Forest Avon, CO-- Hikers are needed to volunteer to collect data to help..
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Topics: Volunteers

Hike Of The Week: Squaw Creek

Posted by Nathan Boyer-Rechlin on Jul 9, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Trail Name: Squaw Creek Summer is in full swing here in the Eagle River Valley, and there’s no better way to escape the heat than to head to the mountains. The Squaw Creek trail outside of Edwards..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

A Taste of Nature is Fast Approaching

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 2, 2019 8:30:00 AM
A Taste of Nature, Walking Mountains Science Center’s annual gala, will be held on July 9 with a festive cocktail party and catered dinner under a tent on our beautiful Tang Campus in Avon. This year..
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Topics: A Taste of Nature

The Science Behind Yoga & Your Life

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Apr 9, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series

The Science Behind Wildlife Closures

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 18, 2019 10:00:00 AM
Have you ever wondered how something works or how something was made? In the monthly Science Behind series, we partner with a guest presenter to explore a large variety of interesting topics. The..
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Topics: The Science Behind Series

Snowshoe Hike Of The Week: Mayflower Gulch Fremont Pass

Posted by Peter Suneson on Feb 12, 2019 1:42:50 PM
Trail Name: Mayflower Gulch Between Leadville & Copper Mountain Walking Mountains' weekly snowshoe hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Snowshoe Of The Week