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Rocky Mountain National Park

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The park's rich scenery typifies the massive grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide and looks out over peaks that tower more than 14,000 feet high. Wildlife and wildflowers call these 415.2 square miles (265,727 acres) of Colorado's front range, home. The road is closed over the winter.
During the winter months snowshoeing is popular as is cross country skiing.

Contact Information

Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517-8397
970-586-1206 - Visitor Information
970-586-1333 - Visitor Information
970-586-1319 - Visitor Information
970-586-1242 - Backcountry
800-365-2267 - Campground Reservations

Getting There

By Plane
Denver International Airport

By Car
Via U.S. routes 34, 36 from the east; and U.S. Rt. from the west.

By Plane
None

Getting Around
Private transportation needed, except for a shuttle bus in the Moraine Park and Bear Lake areas during the peak summe season - June 10 to August 20.

Weather

Four distinct seasons. November through March cold and windy H - 20 - 30 L -10 +20. April and May variable with possible snow storms. June through August typical mountain summer conditions. September through October quite variable with possible snow storms.

Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

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Auto Touring
Biking
Camping
Climbing
Educational Programs
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Wilderness Area
Wildlife Viewing
Snow Skiing
Backpacking
Bird Watching
Mountaineering
Nature Walks
Stargazing
Cross Country Skiing
Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling

Recommended Activities
**Hike a part of over 346 miles of trails.
**Meet with a ranger for one of several ranger led programs.
**View wildlife - at Sheep Lakes see bighorn sheep; elk can be seen throughout the park; small ground animals are fun to watch, but don't feed.
Saturday night programs at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 7:00 p.m. Call 970-586-1206 for program topics.

Historic Photos

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RV Information

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