Rocky Mountain National Park
State: Colorado
Size: 265,828 acres
Topography: Mountain, Forested
Peak Season: Summer & Fall
Nearest Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN) – 1.5 hrs
Nearest Town: Estes Park, CO / Grand Lake, CO
Top 5 Hikes
Longs Peak Trail
Bear Lake Loop
Emerald Lake Trail
Sky Pond Trail
Nymph Lake Trail
Points of Interest
Trail Ridge Road: One of the highest paved roads in North America, offering breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and access to alpine hiking.
Bear Lake: A beautiful, glacier-carved lake surrounded by towering peaks, with a popular easy hiking loop around it.
Sky Pond: A challenging hike leading to a stunning alpine lake, offering fantastic views and opportunities for wildlife sightings.
Alpine Visitor Center: A high-altitude visitor center offering spectacular views and serving as a starting point for alpine adventures.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking – Top trails include Sky Pond, Emerald Lake, and Longs Peak.
Wildlife Viewing – Excellent chances to see elk, moose, and bighorn sheep.
Scenic Drives – Trail Ridge Road is one of the highest paved roads in the U.S.
Fishing – Notable for fly fishing in the Big Thompson River and alpine lakes.
Backpacking – Multi-day trips into the Glacier Gorge and Wild Basin areas.
Camping
Moraine Park Campground – Frontcountry, open seasonally with 244 campsites, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Aspen Glen Campground – Frontcountry, open seasonally with 52 campsites and restrooms.
Glen Haven Campground – Frontcountry, open seasonally with 24 campsites.
Backcountry Camping – Permits required for wilderness camping in designated areas.