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Rocky Mountain National Park
North Central Colorado
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Rocky Mountain National Park is one of Colorado's most well known parks. Established on January 26, 1915, the park attracts over 3 million visitors each year. Covering 265,828 acres, the park's elevation reaches up to 14,259 feet at the football field size summit of Long's Peak. Estes Park and Grand Lake are located on opposite sides of the park.
A unique aspect of Rocky Mountain National Park is its wilderness areas. In 1964, the Congress of the United States passed a law known as the Wilderness Act, intended to provide an "enduring resource of wilderness" for future generations. Rocky Mountain National Park has 2,917 acres that are designated as wilderness areas. However, an additional 248,464 acres were recommended as wilderness in 1974 and have been treated as such.
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Trail Ridge Road is another unique aspect of RMNP. This road is the highest continuous paved road in the world, climbing past the tree line and traveling past Colorado tundra. The road travels 48 miles from Estes Park to Grand Lake, and is generally open from late May through mid-October. The road reaches up to 12,183 feet at its highest elevation. With 60 peaks over 12,000 feet in the park, following this road can bring you to eye level with some of the highest peaks in Colorado
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Rocky Mountain National Park offers many hiking trails. The 359 miles of trails always offers new ground to explore. Most of the trails are in the 248,464 acres of area recommended as Wilderness Area. Ranger activities include guided hiking in the summer, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country ski tours in the winter. Visit http://www.nps.gov/romo/visit/park/hike/suggested.html to see suggested hikes at various levels. Mountaineering, climbing, backcountry camping, and biking are also popular activities in the park.
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Another popular activity in the area is wildlife viewing. Inhabiting the park are nearly 60 species of mammals, more than 280 recorded bird species, 6 amphibians, including the federally endangered boreal toad, and 11 species of fish. The most well known inhabitants of the park are the elk. During autumn, the bull elk (male) produce vocalizations including piercing bugling, mewing, squealing and barking to attract cow elk (female). Elk generally gather where the meadows and tree lines meet.
The free shuttle bus is a good way to travel around the park. The bus runs between trailheads and is based at the Park and Ride across from the Glacier Basin Campground. The bus runs daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and runs on weekends until the second Monday in October.
East Entrances (Estes Park) | West Entrance (Grand Lake)
Places to Stay & Fun Things to Do near the East Entrances to Rocky Mountain National Park:
- In Estes Park with charming cabins, modern vacation homes and condos on the golf course. We help you find the accommodation that fits your vacation needs. Near Rocky Mountain National Park.
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- Spend time in a romantic glen nestled on Little Prospect Mountain in Estes Park. Open all year. Hot tub. Two rooms with jetted tubs & cottages. An easy walk to town. Minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Families enjoy our reasonable prices. Stay for just a night or use us as a home base while you explore the nooks and crannies of Estes Park and the incredible Rocky Mtn. National Park. Group facilities.
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- Estes Park's unique family resort. On stocked Big Thompson River. Theme cottages, vacation homes, motel, cooking facilities. Near Rocky Mountain National Park. Romance packages. Open all year. WI-FI.
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- Housekeeping cottages and lodge rooms at the foot of Boulder's Flatirons, adjoining Boulder Mountain Parks with hiking and children's park. Historic dining hall established in 1898 is now open year round!
- Step back in time. Restored cottages with modern amenities. Pets OK. Romance Packages. NEW hot tub & deck. Non-smoking. Open all year. 5 minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park. WI-FI.
- Small, friendly and affordable rooms and suites. One mile east of downtown Estes Park, within walking distance of Lake Estes Marina & walkway, golf, horseback riding, restaurants & shopping. Smoke Free.
- Perfect year-round mountain getaway for discriminating travelers of affordable quality lodging. Beautiful riverfront, mountain setting in Estes Park. Adults only non-smoking property. Snowshoe packages.
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- ANTLERS POINTE, BUGLE POINTE & CREEKSIDE CONDOS & SUITES. 3 beautiful, secluded properties ideally located in a grove of majestic pines along a secluded stretch of beautiful Fall River.
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- Open all year. Adjoins the Roosevelt National Forest so "make your own trails and tales." Overlooks Big Thompson River, 5 miles east of Estes Park. FREE WI-FI.
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- Our guests frequently comment: It's so beautiful here -- we're surrounded by trees, the river, spectacular mountain backdrop, and it feels like we're really out in the wilderness. But -- Estes Park is RIGHT HERE.
- Warm hospitality in a charming family environment. Ideal for weddings and family reunions. Enjoy fabulous mountain views from your room porch. In Estes Park, near Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Cozy rustic cabins to luxurious mountain homes covering Riverside, Raymond, Allenspark, Meeker Park and Estes Park, all bordering Rocky Mountain National Park. Some cabins are pet friendly.
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- Nestled on the Big Thompson River with a magnificent view of Long's Peak. Cozy cabins near Rocky Mountain National Park and YMCA. Private spas. Come stay where the river meets the mountains!
- Solitude: A feeling you get in this spectacular mountain environment. Steps to Lake Estes, minutes to Rocky Mountain National Park, nature at your doorstep. Enjoy year-round harmony in Estes Park.
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- In the heart of Colorado's mountains just 3 miles from the west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy the peace and quiet of an out-of-town location, while only minutes from Grand Lake Village.
- Rooms with comforts of home, pets OK, kitchens. Walk to hot springs (discount guest passes to 24 pools) & Colorado River. Romance packages. In Hot Sulphur Springs, near Grand Lake & Winter Park.
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- Open all year, in Grand Lake near west entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Scenic and secluded setting offers 12 individual cabins, The Back Street Steakhouse & lounge plus banquet facilities.
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- Beautiful, spacious log 3 bedroom, 1 dorm (4 bunks) cabin with a hot tub, only a few minutes from the Winter Park/Mary Jane Ski Area, but offers complete privacy. Ideal for families and small groups.
- Open all year. 12 cottages in historic Grand Lake Village, at the end of the Boardwalk, "a stone's throw from the lake." Condos on the river and out of town vacation homes. Snowmobile from your door.
- Open all year! In the heart of the mountain town of Grand Lake, Colorado; minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. Walk to the lake. Rent your snowmobile here & sled from your door to 150 miles of trails.
- 4 lakefront homes on the shores of Sun Valley Lake; 1 is 200 feet from the lake in the woods. All feature spectacular mountain views. 1/4-mile to Rocky Mountain National Park. Snowmobile from your doorstep!
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- Open all year in historic Grand Lake Village, a short walk to the lake and a 5 minute drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. Cozy, charming cottages, ideal for couples. Your romantic getaway awaits you.
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- Surrounded by lakes & mountains. Oldest snowmobile rental outlet in Grand Lake. Snowmobile from your door. At Rocky Mountain National Park on the quiet side. Hot tub. Swim, fish or boat at Grand Lake.
- 160 acres near Grand Lake, borders Rocky Mountain National Park and Arapahoe National Forest. Vacation with your horse at horse/camp sites with 12'x32' pen, lodge rooms, cabins, barn available.
Take Highway 34 West to enter at Grand Lake or Highway 36 North to enter in Estes Park
For More Activities & Information
Local Area Maps
Estes Park Area
Grand Lake Area
Rocky Mountain National Park Map (Full View - Estes Park & Grand Lake)
Rocky Mountain National Park Map (Grand Lake - West Entrance)
Rocky Mountain National Park Map (Estes Park - East Entrance)
Estes Park Area
Grand Lake Area
Rocky Mountain National Park Map (Full View - Estes Park & Grand Lake)
Rocky Mountain National Park Map (Grand Lake - West Entrance)
Rocky Mountain National Park Map (Estes Park - East Entrance)
Hiking & Snowshoeing Trail Maps
Estes Park Hiking Trails Map
Estes Park Snowshoeing Trails Map
Grand Lake Hiking Trails Map
Scenic Byway Maps
Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway
Download a map of Rocky Mountain National Park
(Map provided by the U.S. National Park Service)
East Entrances (Estes Park) | West Entrance (Grand Lake)
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