Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 586-1206
- Hours:
- Daily 24 hours
Editorial Review for Rocky Mountain National Park – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
An hour and a half from Denver, the park offers a respite from the urban grind. With 359 miles of trails, 82 miles of paved roads and 28 miles of unpaved roads, the preserve can be explored by foot, bike and car. Drive Trail Ridge Road for some great views of majestic Long's Peak, one of the state's "14ers" (mountains more than 14,000 feet high). Keep your eyes peeled for elk, beaver and other wildlife.
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Insider Tips
When to GoJune, July and August get half the park's 3.1 million visitors. December gets the fewest.
The ExtrasCampgrounds are open year-round, and Estes Park has comfy bed and breakfasts.
Know Before You GoDogs are allowed in the park, but not on trails or backcountry. Don't forget a leash.
User Reviews for Rocky Mountain National Park
08/26/2005 Posted by jallard6969
You can't go wrong here. Take a coat though, it gets a bit chilly at the top when it's raining. There are no words to discribe the beauty.
08/02/2005 Posted by davidperon
I've been coming to Estes Park and the RMNP for years! I'll make a few quick suggestions. Check out the YMCA of the Rockies. If you can get a cabin or a lodge room there, there are many great services included. They offer many guided hikes ranging from half mile bird watching hikes to 15 mile "14er" hikes! They also have many concerts, shows, classes, bike rentals, sports equipment, arts and crafts and much more! They even have a day camp for all ages of kids. If you hike (which you should), be sure to check out The Loch, Ouzel Falls, and Bear lake. If you have time to hike up to Lake of Glass and Sky Pond (up the trail a few miles from The Loch) do it! Lastly, spend time in the town of Estes Park. There are a ton of great shops, amazing restaurants, fabulous people!
Pros: beautiful views, lots to do, affordable fun
Cons: parking
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