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

Hike Of The Week: Big Park via Stagg Gulch & Squaw Creek

Posted by Peter Suneson on Aug 15, 2018 9:28:28 AM
Trail Name: Big Park via Stagg Gulch/ Squaw Creek trails Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike Of The Week: Uneva Peak on Vail Pass

Posted by Peter Suneson on Aug 7, 2018 11:10:03 AM
Trail Name: Uneva Peak on Vail Pass Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails at the most scenic..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Hike Of The Week: Notch Mountain

Posted by Peter Suneson on Jul 23, 2018 9:54:52 AM
Trail Name: Notch Mountain Walking Mountains' weekly hikes are hand picked by our hiking guides and environmental educators to get you out on the most beautiful trails at the most scenic time of..
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Topics: Hike Of The Week, Backcountry Hikes

Backcountry Guided Hiking Schedule Released in Vail Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on May 14, 2018 11:58:22 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center and the Vail Recreation District are thrilled to announce the summer hiking schedule with added trails, more peaks, and even more fun and learning on our public..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes

Hiking Through History Red Cliff Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Sep 1, 2017 11:33:00 AM
Join Walking Mountains Science Center and the Eagle County Historical Society for a full day of hiking and history as we explore historic geological sites in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and Eagle..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes, Hiking Through History

Hiking Through History Fulford Colorado

Posted by Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 2, 2017 11:24:00 AM
Join Walking Mountains Science Center and the Eagle County Historical Society for a full day of hiking and history as we explore historic geological sites in the Colorado Rocky Mountains and Eagle..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes, Hiking Through History

Vail Nature Center Hiking Schedule Announced

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 17, 2017 12:12:35 PM
Walking Mountains Science Center and the Vail Recreation District are thrilled to announce the summer hiking schedule with added trails, more peaks, and even more fun and learning on our public..
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Topics: Vail Nature Center, Backcountry Hikes

Walking Mountains Science Center Preparing for Fall Colors Guided Hikes on the Hiking Trails!

Posted by Walking Mountains on Sep 14, 2016 11:24:31 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center traveled over 300 miles showcasing the amazing local forests and trail systems to hundreds of visitors this summer. They had so much fun exploring with guests, they..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes

Rescue Summer From The Indoors: Guided Colorado Backcountry Hiking Schedule Announced

Posted by Walking Mountains on May 24, 2016 11:20:39 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center and the Vail Recreation District are pleased to announce their summer hiking schedule to help locals and visitors alike rescue summer from the dreaded indoors. The..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes

Vail Summer Adult Guided Backcountry Hiking Schedule Released

Posted by Walking Mountains on Apr 14, 2015 11:09:33 AM
Walking Mountains Science Center and the Vail Recreation District’s backcountry hiking program kicks off in early June and continues through the beginning of October. Join us as we travel the valley..
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Topics: Press Release, Backcountry Hikes

Hiking on Mountains, with Walking Mountains in Vail

Posted by Peter Suneson on Sep 23, 2014 3:31:41 PM
When I learned that my duties th Sunesonis summer primarily revolved around guiding backcountry hikes throughout the Eagle Valley I was stunned. Not that I’d be waking up at 5 o’clock in the morning..
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Topics: Backcountry Hikes