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Trail Ridge Road

Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Ranked #2 of 29 attractions in Estes Park
5.0 of 5 stars 214 Reviews
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
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Rochester, Minnesota
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

We drove up Trail Ridge Road around sunset in mid May, it was opened 2 weeks early. Bring warm clothes as there is still snow on the mountain tops and we went from about 60 degrees in Estes Park to 40 degrees once we reached the top. More

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Eureka Springs
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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The road opened the day before we got there. You think you have seen the most amazing, beautiful sight your eyes can see, then you go around another bend, and there is another more beautiful, awesome sight. Loved every minute..it even snowed a bit on us! The tundra area was just unbelievable..never thought I'd see, much less be, somewhere like... More

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Dallas, Texas
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Always love traveling and wildlife watching in RMNP More

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Bradenton, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW
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It had snowed the night before, looked like a Christmas card. Being from the south, all the mountains, lakes etc are very enjoyable. But go in the off season, 'cause if you get stuck behind a motor home, the trip will take ALL day. Up & down & all around, it was fun driving the curves and circles. Would go... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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Drove the Trail Ridge Road from Estes Park to the Continental Divide at Milner Pass. Fortunately for us, the lack of winter snow meant the road opened earlier than usual (normally it's closed unitl Memorial Day weekend). The views are spectacular. The Park Ranger at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center warned us that ther might be thunderstorms and snow (reducing... More

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Asheville, NC
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

What a wonderful way to get an overall view of the park in one day. Wonderful views and well maintained road. Couldn't ask for more. More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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Great drive but time it carefully. Weekends are literally a traffic jam from one end of RMNP to the other. Try to go during the week or first thing in the morning. Keep an eye out for all the animals, stop for a hike and enjoy the air or watching the clouds move across the mountain tops. More

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Miami, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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WOW WOW WOW! We were so lucky on our recent trip to the Rockies that Trail Ridge Road opened early. We took the Road all the way up to the alpine region of the park and saw the most amazing earthly structures and even snowfall!! Your heart will pound as you drive up the sky-high cliffs, but it is the... More

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Colorado
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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Trail Ridge Road offers some of the most stunning views I've ever seen from a road. It is well maintained, with several places to pull over to enjoy the fabulous views. It can also be a bit dicey however, especially if one is driving a high centered vehicle on a windy day. Gusts of 70 mile an hour winds occur... More

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Aurora, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012
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I'm from Colorado and this is hands down my favorite place here. I take all my guests here and they are blown away. A MUST DO. More

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