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Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park, CO


At the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park is the 45-mile Trail Ridge Road, open from late spring to mid-fall, when snow forces its closure. Traverse it by car from Estes Park (made famous by "The Shining") to Grand Lake or get out of the car to explore the 265,000 acres by foot, bike and horse or, in winter, snowshoe and ski. With more than 350 miles of trails, pick an easy day hike or a strenuous days hike that requires backpacking. You can also camp out, fish (mostly catch-and-release) or... more » At the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park is the 45-mile Trail Ridge Road, open from late spring to mid-fall, when snow forces its closure. Traverse it by car from Estes Park (made famous by "The Shining") to Grand Lake or get out of the car to explore the 265,000 acres by foot, bike and horse or, in winter, snowshoe and ski. With more than 350 miles of trails, pick an easy day hike or a strenuous days hike that requires backpacking. You can also camp out, fish (mostly catch-and-release) or rock climb. « less
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Elk Creek Campground and RV Park

5 of 5 stars
Highland, Illinois
Jul 14, 2009

We stayed here for two days in June of this year and were very impressed. Our cabin was #10 right by the trout pond. The staff was friendly, the bathrooms clean and my daughter appreciated the free...more

Winding River Resort

4 of 5 stars
Broomfield, CO
Jul 6, 2009

We stayed here for the 4th and it was amazing. Moose and elk walk through camp like they own the place (which they do), and the stables was great. Nice horses, not nags, and nice guides. It's too bad...more

Old Fall River Road

4 of 5 stars
kansas city
Jul 6, 2009

Old Fall River Road is a nice fun drive - to really enjoy it you need to stop and look around. If you just drive up it and look around you miss some of the good stuff. Chasm falls is amazing......more

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Most scenic drive from Rocky Natl Park to Beaver Creek July 14, 2009, 4 replies
help, please July 13, 2009, 6 replies
where to hike for afternoon July 13, 2009, 3 replies
Hike advice for Kansas City family July 12, 2009, 4 replies
Sky Pond or Mills Lake July 12, 2009, 6 replies
Short cut July 11, 2009, 1 reply
RMNP & Trail Ridge Road late September July 06, 2009, 2 replies
ranger programs? July 05, 2009, 7 replies
Grand Lake or Estes Park for camping? July 02, 2009, no replies
Longs peak guides July 02, 2009, 5 replies
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