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Rocky Mountain National Park

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Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park, CO · Rocky Mountains

About

Rocky Mountain National Park packs more than 60 peaks above 12,000 feet into a single stretch of the Front Range, with alpine tundra, glacier-carved valleys, and elk grazing in open meadows. Trail Ridge Road climbs above 12,000 feet, making it the highest continuous paved road in the country and an easy way to reach the high country by car. With over 350 miles of trails, abundant wildlife, and dramatic scenery just 90 minutes from Denver, it is one of the most rewarding parks in the West to visit.

Highlights

Drive Trail Ridge Road above the treelineHike to Emerald Lake and Dream LakeSpot elk and bighorn sheep in Moraine ParkClimb to Bear Lake and the surrounding trailheadsSee the alpine tundra at the Alpine Visitor CenterWatch the fall elk rut and bugling

Getting there

1000 US Highway 36, Estes Park, CO 80517

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