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Proposing with a mountain backdrop is one of the most iconic ways to get engaged in Colorado. This is the #1 request I get from clients when they tell what type of scenery they want in the background for their proposal. From sweeping alpine vistas to dramatic peaks and ridgelines, mountain view proposal spots offer scenery that's timeless and awe-inspiring. This page features some of the best mountain proposal places in Colorado, perfect for couples looking to create a breathtaking and unexpected engagement moment.
Colorado Mountain Proposal Ideas with Stunning Views
Proposal Stories from Real Couples
Proposal Stories from Real Couples
Real Proposals with Mountain Views
Aspen Mountain proposal
Maroon Bells Proposal
with Weston & Kate. Once you get up to the top of Aspen mountain, there are mountain views almost all around you. The gondola that goes up here runs in both the summer and winter and offers sightseeing tickets.
* This proposal location is about a 4 hour drive from Denver
* This proposal location is about a 4 hour drive from Denver
with Jackson and Claire. The mountain views here of the Maroon Bells peak are rugged and sometimes snow covered or can also have a purple hue. This area requires special reservations for parking and/or shuttle rides.
mount Falcon West Proposal
Evergreen Lake Proposal
with Sam & Hannah. The views of the mountains at Mount Falcon Park are distant peaks. Some are larger mountains seen to the west and others are more rolling hills of mountains near the foothills.
* This proposal location is about a 45 minute drive from Denver
* This proposal location is about a 45 minute drive from Denver
with Ryan & Alissa. The mountain views at this location are smaller and more like rolling hills that surround the lake. Ryan picked a spot on the trail where the mountains were visible for the proposal moment.
Cheyenne Canyon Proposal
Lookout Mountain Proposal
with Carlos & Juliana. Some mountains were visible through the trees along the trail where Carlos proposed. But most of the mountain views in this location came from areas along Gold Camp Road that cuts through the canyon.
* This proposal location is about a 1.5 hour drive from Denver
* This proposal location is about a 30 minute drive from Denver
with Garrett & Marissa. The mountain views here are distant peaks. You can see them right off the road or also walk down a short rocky trail for a different vantage point.
brainard Lake Proposal
RMNP 3M Curve Proposal
with Matt & Madeline. The Indian Peaks wilderness has some really large mountain ranges that are visible from this proposal location at Brainard Lake. Walking around the lake and near the parking lot gives different vantage points of the mountain views here.
* This proposal location is about a 1.5 hour drive from Denver
* This proposal location is about a 1.75 hour drive from Denver
with Noah & Lea. The mountain views at this proposal location are an expansive 180 degrees from the trail. People come from all around the world to see the mountain views here in Rocky Mountain National Park.
RMNP Bear Lake Proposal
Clinton GUlch Proposal
with Will & Erika. The Bear Lake trail offers a couple spots where the trees clear and you can see the mountain views in the background. Its also a jumping off point for trails that go higher up in the mountains too.
* This proposal location is about a 2 hour drive from Denver
* This proposal location is about a 1.5 hour drive from Denver
with Dijon & Mana. The mountain range sits right behind the edge of the lake here at Clinton Gulch. This spot is easy to get to with about a 5 minute walk from the parking lot to an area near the beach with mountain views.
Dillon Marina Proposal
Flagstaff Mountain Proposal
with Greg & Rachel. The Dillon Marina has mountain views in almost every direction which makes this spot a good destination all throughout the day.
* This proposal location is about a 1.5 hour drive from Denver
* This proposal location is about a 45 minute drive from Denver
with Luis & Nicole. Some places along flagstaff mountain have side views of the flatirons which are iconic rocks that lean up against the foothills in Boulder. Higher up you can see mountain views of larger far away peaks.
FRisco Adventure Center Proposal
Garden of the Gods Proposal
with Scott & Stephanie. The trail near the Frisco Adventure Center offers some great mountain views that are easy to get to. Its right near a spot where they do sleigh rides in the winter.
* This proposal location is about a 1.5 hour drive from Denver
* This proposal location is about a 1.25 hour drive from Denver
with Stephen & Jenna. Although Garden of the Gods is known for its rock formations, it also has lovely mountain views to the west. This proposal location sits on the rocks with the larger mountains in the background.
