Can I Explore the Denver Mountains Without a Car?

[mrssyvo]

I am going to Leadership with DH, and we are staying until Tuesday afternoon, to explore the area. Will i tbe posible to get to the mountains without renting a car?

 

[lacychef]

I don't live there, but have been there several times.....I would say no. The city is at the base of the mountains; driving would be necessary to get to them.

 

[DebbieJ]

You need a car.

 

[janezapchef]

The MOUNTAINS (as in the actual big parts of the mountains) are about an hour away,. I would suggest taking 70 and go up Loveland Pass. At the top, you are at 11,990 feet and can see forever on a clear day. It's beautiful! That is about an hour away from Denver though. The mountains are on the other side of it. Lookout Mountain is closer to the city and you can see the big mountain peaks from there. It is gorgeous! The view is just as you would expect with a name like that. It overlooks several ranges and is just breathtaking! Just google it. I'm getting about 22 minutes as a time for that one, but I'm not going from a specific address in Denver.

Even there, I would definitely say renting a car for a day and splitting the cost would be your best bet! It's about 50 minutes or so from there to Loveland Pass. Along the way is Idaho Springs, which is a pretty little mining town.

 

[3RingChef]

Hi there! It's great to hear that you'll be attending Leadership with DH. It's definitely a wonderful opportunity to learn and grow as a consultant. As for exploring the area, there are definitely ways to get to the mountains without renting a car. Depending on where you're staying, there may be public transportation options or guided tours that can take you to the mountains. You can also look into car-sharing services or taxis. I hope you have a fantastic time at Leadership and enjoy your trip to the mountains! Happy cooking!