Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.

Trail Ridge Road (U.S. Highway 34 in Rocky Mountain National Park) is Open for the Season

Due to melting snow and the potential for freezing temperatures, visitors should be prepared for icy conditions. Weather may change rapidly at higher elevations, visitors should be prepared to adjust travel plans accordingly. Call 970-586-1222 for updates

Transponder Sales are Available at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center on Sundays

Transponder sales & renewals are available on Sundays between the hours of 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Have a transponder to renew? Remember to take a photo of your transponder number or write it down. Bring this with you! See webpage for details

Title Rocky Mountain
Park Code romo
Description Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is somet...
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Activities
  • Arts and Culture
  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Astronomy
  • Stargazing
  • Camping
  • Backcountry Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Group Camping
  • RV Camping
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Skiing
  • Cross-Country Skiing
  • Snow Play
  • Snowshoeing
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Park Film
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store
Entrance fees
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.00
1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private vehicle to enter RMNP for one day only. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Private Vehicle
$35.00
7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This vehicle entrance pass is valid for one vehicle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Per Person
$15.00
1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 1-day only. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$25.00
1-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private motorcycle to enter RMNP for one day only. One pass is good for one motorcycle (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Motorcycle
$30.00
7-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This park entrance pass is valid for one motorcycle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Per Person
$20.00
7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Campgrounds Count: 5

Aspenglen Campground

  • During the summer camping season (late May-mid-Oct), all campsites are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of your desired camping date. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov and search for Rocky Mountain National Park. Look for Aspenglen Campground.
  • Aspenglen Campground is open for the summer camping season! Sites are available for tents and RVs. Reservations are required - visit www.recreation.gov and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Aspenglen Campground.

Glacier Basin Campground

  • Glacier Basin Campground is a reservation only campground. All sites are reservable up to six months in advance through www.recreation.gov.
  • Glacier Basin Campground is open for the summer camping season! Located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Fall River Entrance, campsites are available for tents and RVs. Reservations are required - visit www.recreation.gov and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Glacier Basin Campground.

Longs Peak Campground

  • Longs Peak Campground is a seasonal campground that is open from early July through mid-September each year. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only.

Moraine Park Campground

  • For the summer season, all sites are reservation only and reservations can be made through www.recreation.gov up to six months in advance.
  • Moraine Park Campground remains closed due to the Moraine Park Campground & Headquarters East Utility Restoration Project. For details, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/getinvolved/moraine-park-campground-and-headquarters-east-utility-rehabilitation-project.htm

Timber Creek Campground

  • Sites in Timber Creek Campground are available by reservation only. To make a reservation, visit https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/260552.
  • Timber Creek Campground is open for the summer camping season! Check in begins at 1 p.m. daily and departing campers must check out by 12:00 p.m. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Grand Lake Entrance, campsites are available for tents and RVs. Reservations are required - visit www.recreation.gov and search for Rocky Mountain National Park - Timber Creek Campground.
Places Count: 50

Alluvial Fan

Located off the road to Endovalley, the Alluvial Fan is a beautiful cascade of water flowing down through a boulder field.

Astronomy in the Park at Park & Ride

  • Join us on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park at Park & Ride Parking Area for an evening under the stars.

Bear Lake

Bear Lake Road ends 9.2 miles from the junction with Trail Ridge Road at the Parking Area for Bear Lake. From the parking area, take a short walk on a marked path to reach Bear Lake itself. Bear Lake offers spectacular scenic views of Bear Lake, Hallett Peak and the surrounding mountain peaks.

  • Bear Lake Road ends 9.2 miles from the junction with Trail Ridge Road at the Parking Area for Bear Lake. From the parking area, take a short walk on a marked path to reach Bear Lake itself. Bear Lake offers spectacular scenic views of Bear Lake, Hallett Peak and the surrounding mountain peaks.

Beaver Creek Picnic Area

At the Beaver Creek Picnic Area visitors will find a quiet spot for picnicking in the scenic Kawnueeche Valley.

Beaver Meadows Entrance

Enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Beaver Meadows Entrance. This entrance is the closest entrance to Estes Park.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Beaver Ponds Picnic Area

Beaver Ponds Picnic Area is an excellent location to enjoy the peacefulness of the Kawnueeche Valley.

Beaver Ponds on Trail Ridge Road

At Beaver Ponds on Trail Ridge Road visitors can see, hear, and feel one of Rocky Mountain National Park’s wetland environments.

Bowen-Baker Trailhead

The Bowen-Baker Trailhead provides easy access to the meadow in the Kawuneeche Valley.

Bustang - Seasonal Transportation to RMNP

The Bustang is back and Rocky Mountain National Park is pleased to partner with CDOT again this summer. CDOT's Bustang to Estes Route will be providing summer seasonal transportation service to Rocky Mountain National Park's Park & Ride Transit Hub on Saturdays and Sundays beginning May 27 through October 1, 2023.

  • The Bustang is back and Rocky Mountain National Park is pleased to partner with CDOT again this summer. CDOT's Bustang to Estes Route will be providing summer seasonal transportation service to Rocky Mountain National Park's Park & Ride Transit Hub on Saturdays and Sundays beginning May 27 through October 1, 2023.

Colorado River Trailhead

The Colorado River Trail Head is the access point for many trails in the northwest corner of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Deer Mountain

At 10,013 feet, Deer Mountain is encompassed in a forest of sweet-smelling ponderosa pines.

Endovalley Picnic Area

Stop at the Endovalley picnic area to enjoy a meal or quiet solitude.

Estes Park Visitor Center

Transit from Estes Park Visitor Center, located in Estes Park, Colorado to Rocky Mountain National Park

Exploring the Bear Lake Road Corridor

The Bear Lake Road Corridor is a gateway to incredible scenic views, a variety of hiking trails great for all ages, spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities and camping. There is a reason the Bear Lake Road Corridor is one of the most visited areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. Bear Lake Road is a paved road that is 9.2-miles. It climbs in elevation from 8,200 ft (2,500 m) at the junction with Trail Ridge Road to 9,475 ft (2888 m) at the Bear Lake Parking & Trailhead.

  • The Bear Lake Road Corridor is a gateway to incredible scenic views, a wide variety of hiking trails great for all ages, and spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities and camping. There is a reason the Bear Lake Road Corridor is one of the most visited areas of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Fall River Entrance

Enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Fall River Entrance on the east side of the park.

Fall River Entrance Construction Project

  • A major construction project is happening at the Fall River Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Fall River Pass Historic District

Farview Curve Overlook

Enjoy sweeping views of the Kawnueeche Valley and the Never Summer Range from this spectacular overlook.

Forest Canyon Overlook

At 11,716 feet, Forest Canyon Overlook offers a splendid panorama. Take a five minute walk down the paved asphalt trail to see Forest Canyon and its tributary canyons, Hayden Gorge and Gorge Lakes.

Gore Range Overlook

At 12,048 feet elevation, Gore Range Overlook offers spectacular views Rocky Mountain National Park’s highest peaks, the Never Summer Mountains, and the Gore Range.

Grand Lake Entrance

Enter Rocky Mountain National Park via the Grand Lake Entrance. This entrance is the closest entrance to Grand Lake.

Harbison Meadows

This picnic area on the edge of Harbison Meadows offers covered and uncovered picnic tables.

Hidden Valley

Hidden Valley is a great place for families to explore. During the summer, this is Junior Ranger Headquarters, open 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are multiple picnic tables located under a covered pavilion and a flush toilet restroom available.

  • Hidden Valley is Junior Ranger Headquarters! It is a great place to visit with families and to enjoy a picnic with a group. There is a 0.5 miles nature trail that winds in Hidden Valley along a gently flowing stream.

Hollowell Park

Take this road to a relaxing destination with many picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Bridge Over the Colorado River

  • When walking across a bridge, notice the water flowing beneath you. This is the headwaters of the Colorado River flowing through the Kawuneeche Valley. Willows and other vegetation line the banks of the river.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Fleshuts Cabin

  • Fleshuts Cabin is the first structure you come upon when walking to the Holzwarth Historic Site.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Ice House & Wood Shed

  • Located next to the Taxidermy Shop, the Ice house was used to keep wild game and other perishable foods cool. Across the path from Taxidermy Shop is the woodshed. It was used to store chopped logs, used for heating and building the homestead.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Introduction

  • You are about to explore Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and family homestead was operated by the Holzwarth family through two generations from the 1910s to 1970s. Located eight miles (12.8 km) from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center, Holzwarth Historic Site tells a story of dynamic history and rugged adventure. This self-guided tour is a one-mile roundtrip walk, taking you across the Kawuneeche Valley and looping through the Holzwarth Historic Site.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Mama Cabin

  • The Mama Cabin was the first building constructed by the Holzwarths on this site. The cabin was started in 1917 as a primitive structure with one room and a sod roof. The dining room and kitchen were added in 1921, as well as a new roof to replace the original sod.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Mama Cabin Interior

  • As much as the major events in people’s lives tell the story of a place, so do their daily practices. We see the intersection of skill and hard work through the daily practices of Mama Holzwarth, who used this space inside the Mama Cabin in its later years as the primary kitchen and dining room. These areas provided not only nourishment and hominess for guests, but also acted as an extension of her German heritage.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Taxidermy Shop

  • The Taxidermy Shop is a wooden cabin that was built in 1922. The building was made from wooden logs that were locally sourced.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Tent Cabin

  • The Tent Cabin belonged to Johnnie Holzwarth and was built by him the first summer he stayed at the homestead with his father.

Holzwarth Historic Site - The Holzwarth Historic Site Today

  • The story of the National Park Service in this area began in 1974 when Johnnie Holzwarth sold the property to the Nature Conservancy. The nonprofit had raised funding to purchase the Holzwarth Ranch with the intention of transferring the title to Rocky Mountain National Park after congressional funds were approved. The process was completed the next year in 1975. The land was designated as Holzwarth Historic Site and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on December 2, 1977.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Twin Cabins

  • The Twin Cabins (Twin 1 and Twin 2) were constructed to be the first permanent guest accommodations for the original Holzwarth Trout Lodge. Twin 1 was built by John Sr. and Johnnie in 1921 and Twin 2 was built by Johnnie alone in 1923. The Rose Cabin, which is adjoined to Twin 1, was constructed in 1945 as an addition.

Holzwarth Historic Site - Who Were The Holzwarths

  • John Sr. and Sophia demonstrated a substantial amount of courage and determination in their lifetimes, establishing a stable life for themselves in the United States. The Holzwarth family began their homesteading journey in 1917.

Horseshoe Park

West Horseshoe Park is a low-land meadow with small lakes, great views of the Mummy Mountain Range, and top-notch wildlife viewing opportunities.

Lake Irene Picnic Area

The Lake Irene Picnic Area is an ideal location to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park’s sub-alpine ecosystem. There are several picnic tables available at this location and it is just a short walk to Lake Irene.

Lava Cliffs

Lava Cliffs features a rare section of volcanic rock in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Many Parks Curve

Get panoramic views of Rocky Mountain National Park! Along the Trail Ridge Road, use this pull out to see a scenic vista of ‘many parks’, meaning low-land meadows.

Medicine Bow Curve

Medicine Bow Curve provides a great location to view the northernmost areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. Looking to the horizon, visitors will see the Medicine Bow Mountains and the state of Wyoming.

Milner Pass

At 10,759 feet, this mountain pass has exceptional views of Poudre Lake, and is located on the continental divide!

Moraine Park

Get awe-inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains! Moraine Park is located and accessed off of Bear Lake Road.

Park & Ride

Enjoy the beautiful scenery without the distraction and hassle of traffic congestion and limited parking.

Planning Your Winter Trip to Rocky

  • For many, winter is their favorite time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. From late October till late May, blankets of snow gently cover the park's montane meadows and mountain peaks. 

RMNP - Overview of Timed Entry Reservations

Rocky Mountain National Park will implement another pilot timed entry permit reservation system during specific hours of the day, beginning on May 24 through mid-October. This system applies to all areas of the park.

  • Depending on where you would like to visit and what time of day you plan to arrive, you might need a timed entry reservation. Beginning on May 23, 2025, Rocky Mountain National Park will implement a timed entry reservation system during specific hours of the day. Reservations will be required through mid-October 2025. This system applies to all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. 

RMNP Park & Ride Transit Hub

Rocky Mountain National Park Park & Ride Transit Hub

RMNP Shuttle Routes

Rocky Mountain National Park has three different shuttle routes. Bear Lake & Moraine Park Shuttles, which operate along Bear Lake Road, and the Hiker Shuttle. RMNP's Hiker Shuttle offers service between the town of Estes Park and RMNP's Park & Ride Transit Hub.

  • There are two different shuttle routes that provide service to destinations along the Bear Lake Road Corridor in Rocky Mountain National Park: the Bear Lake Shuttle Route and the Moraine Park Shuttle Route. The Hiker Shuttle provides service between the town of Estes Park Visitor Center and RMNP's Park & Ride Transit Hub.

RMNP Shuttle Schedule

RMNP Timed Entry

Timed Entry reservations are required to enter Rocky Mountain National Park during certain times of the day. There are two different options available to choose from: Timed Entry or Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road. Timed Entry reservations provide access to all areas of the park located outside of the Bear Lake Road Corridor.

  • Beginning on May 23 through October 13, Timed Entry Reservations will be required to enter the park between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitor Centers Count: 10

Alpine Visitor Center

  • Alpine Visitor Center
  • Alpine Visitor Center is a seasonal visitor center open only during the summer. This facility is closed for the 2024/2025 winter season. Located at the top of Fall River Pass and accessed via Trail Ridge Road, Alpine Visitor Center is the highest elevation visitor center in the National Park System at 11,796 feet above sea level.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is open year-round. This visitor center is located on the east side of RMNP near the town of Estes Park, along U.S. Highway 36 approximately 1 mile east of the Beaver Meadows Entrance to RMNP. Inside the visitor center, meet with park staff, enjoy the park's movie, and visit the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store.

Fall River Visitor Center

  • Fall River Visitor Center
  • The Fall River Visitor Center is located west of Estes Park on U.S. Highway 34, just before the Fall River Entrance to RMNP. Find park information, learn about programs, and more. Explore Rocky Mountain Conservancy's Nature Store.

Holzwarth Historic Site

  • Holzwarth Historic Site
  • Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and homestead was operated by the Holzwarth family through multiple generations from the 1910s to 1970s. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles (12.8 km) from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center, Holzwarth Historic Site tells a story of dynamic history and rugged adventure.

Information Office

  • Information Office
  • Have questions about Rocky Mountain National Park? Call the Information Office! NPS staff and volunteers are available to help your plan your trips, learn about the park, and more! Call us at 970-586-1206 or email us at romo_information@nps.gov.

Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley

  • Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley
  • Junior Ranger Headquarters is a place just for kids! Located on the east side of RMNP at Hidden Valley, along Trail Ridge Road approximately 7 miles from the Beaver Meadows or Fall River Entrances. Junior Ranger Headquarters is open daily in the summer from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participate in discovery activities, meet with a park ranger and more! Junior Rangers of all ages can learn about ecology, wildlife biology, animal track identification, plant identification, and much more!

Kawuneeche Visitor Center

  • Kawuneeche Visitor Center
  • During the summer season, Kawuneeche Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is located along U.S. Highway 34 on the west side of RMNP, north of the town of Grand Lake.

Moraine Park Discovery Center

  • Moraine Park Discovery Center
  • Located along Bear Lake Road, the Moraine Park Discovery Center is a great place for families and Junior Rangers to explore the wonders of the Moraine Park area. This seasonal visitor center is open daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from mid-May to mid-October each year.

Sheep Lakes Information Station

  • Sheep Lakes Information Station
  • Sheep Lakes, located in Horseshoe Park, is a great place to view wildlife. This parking area and viewpoint are open year-round daily 24 hours a day. The Sheep Lakes Information Station is open daily from mid-May to mid-August from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Wilderness Office

  • Wilderness Office
  • Have questions about planning for an overnight backpacking camping trip? Ready to pick up your backpacking permits? Visit the park's Wilderness Office or call 970-586-1242. To get to the Wilderness Office, park your vehicle at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center and follow the signs and paved path to the Wilderness Office.
Things to do Count: 45

  • Hike to Adams Falls
  • Located on the East Inlet Trail, this hike through the montane ecosystem leads to a small, scenic waterfall. In the spring and early summer, enjoy a variety of wildflowers in the meadow and along the trail.

  • Bear Lake
  • Bear Lake is seen in winter and spring. This lake and the surrounding trail is typically covered with snow from late October through late May. Be prepared for snow and ice on the trail. Traction devices and waterproof boots are advised.

  • Cross-Country Skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Cross-country skiing can be an enjoyable way to experience the winter season at Rocky. There is typically enough snow for skiing beginning in December through late March. Visit the west side of the park and enjoy a variety of cross-country skiing terrain.

  • Hiking with Traction Devices
  • Enjoy the winter wonderland that Rocky has to offer from late October to early June. When there is hard-packed snow and ice on the trails, don't forget to use traction devices!

  • Snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Snowshoeing

  • Cub Lake Trail
  • The Cub Lake Trail offers scenic views of Moraine Park and nearby mountains. It is a great trail for viewing wildlife.

  • Hidden Valley is Junior Ranger Headquarters
  • Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley will open for the season beginning on Saturday, May 18. Hidden Valley is on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park along Trail Ridge Road, approximately 8 miles from the Fall River and Beaver Meadows entrances to the park.

  • Lily Lake Trail
  • Lily Lake Loop is a 0.8 mile loop trail with excellent views of Lily Lake and nearby mountain peaks.

  • Wildlife Viewing in RMNP
  • Wildlife Viewing Tips

  • Winter Driving in RMNP
  • Learn About Winter Driving in Rocky Mountain National Park

  • Alberta Falls
  • Glacier Creek thunders down this spectacular waterfall.

  • Visit the Holzwarth Historic Site
  • Take a step back in time at the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and family homestead was operated by the Holzwarth family for multiple generations from the 1910s to the 1970's. The Holzwarth Historic Site is located on the West Side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles (12.8 km) from Kawuneeche Visitor Center.

  • Tundra Communities Trail
  • Feel like you're on top of the world! Take a hike on the Tundra Communities Trail and experience sweeping mountain views and the beauty of the alpine tundra ecosystem.

  • Emerald Lake
  • From Bear Lake Trailhead, pass by Nymph Lake, Dream Lake, and steadily climb in elevation to scenic Emerald Lake.

  • Trail Ridge Road
  • Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing opportunities while driving on Trail Ridge Road. This is a 48 mile scenic drive that connects the communities of Estes Park and Grand Lake. Cresting at an elevation of 12,183 feet above sea level, Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the United States.

  • Drive on Old Fall River Road
  • Built between 1913 and 1920, a drive up Old Fall River Road is an incredible 9.4-mile scenic drive. This unpaved road begins next to Endovalley Picnic Area and ends at the summit of Fall River Pass and in the parking area for Alpine Visitor Center. At Alpine Visitor Center, use Trail Ridge Road to return to the east side of RMNP.

  • Deer Mountain Trail
  • At an elevation of 10,006 feet, the summit of Deer Mountain offers scenic views of Longs Peak, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park and Estes Park.

  • Sandbeach Lake
  • Located at an elevation of 10,343 feet, at Sandbeach Lake enjoy scenic views of the lake with Mount Meeker towering above to the north. Copeland Mountain can also be seen in the distance.

  • Bierstadt Lake
  • This lake is a hidden gem in the Bear Lake Corridor of the park! This lake sits atop a forested moraine, a ridge composed of material left behind thousands of years ago by receding glaciers.

  • Flattop Mountain
  • Hike to the top of Flattop Mountain and the Continental Divide! With over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, this is one of the most difficult trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.

  • Fishing in RMNP
  • Fishing

  • Fall River Entrance Construction Project
  • A major construction project is underway on a new and improved entrance station at the Fall River Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The Fall River Entrance is one of two major entrance stations on the east side of the park and is located on U.S. Highway 34, just inside the park boundary.

  • Sprague Lake Loop
  • Sprague Lake Loop meanders around Sprague Lake. There are plenty of benches and lookouts over the lake to stop, reflect, and enjoy the view.

  • Hike to Mills Lake
  • This hike ends at a crystal clear alpine lake named after a founder of the national park, Enos Mills.

  • Hike to Lake Haiyaha
  • From Bear Lake, hike to Lake Haiyaha and see incredible views of the Glacier Basin area.

  • Hike to Gem Lake
  • Gem Lake is a hidden gem tucked away in the vast field of granite domes that comprise the Lumpy Ridge area. Without an inlet or outlet stream, Gem Lake is a shallow pond filled in strictly by trapped snowmelt and rainfall.

  • Hike to Dream Lake
  • From the Bear Lake Trailhead, Dream Lake is a steady climb through aspen groves and ponderosa pine.

  • Hike Copeland Falls
  • Copeland falls is the most easily accessible waterfall in the Wild Basin area. From the Wild Basin trailhead, visitors will stroll along the St. Vrain river as it winds through the spectacular Wild Basin towards Upper and Lower Copeland Falls.

  • Watching Elk
  • During the months of September and October, elk herds are gathering in lower elevation areas for fall mating season. This time is also known as the elk rut! Bull elk can be very aggressive as they protect the cows and young in their herd.

  • Hike to Ypsilon Lake
  • The hike to Ypsilon Lake features unique terrain in Rocky Mountain National Park.

  • Hike to The Pool
  • This trail runs along the Big Thompson River, you will find plenty of shade as well as blooming wildflowers throughout spring and summer.

  • Hike to The Loch
  • A well sought-after destination, The Loch is one of three spectacular lakes comprising the scenic Loch Vale.

  • Hike to Odessa Lake
  • The hike from Bear Lake Trailhead to Odessa Lake offers hikers a gateway to the diverse scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park.

  • Hike to Granite Falls
  • On this trail, hikers will pass along the lush, marshy Big Meadow, and through forests of lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, subalpine fir, and Engelmann spruce on their way to the falls.

  • Hike to Big Meadows
  • This trail passes along the lush, marshy Big Meadow, and through forests of lodgepole pine, quaking aspen, subalpine fir, and Engelmann spruce.

  • Hike the Ute Trail
  • Beginning in the alpine tundra with chances to see pikas and marmots.

  • Hike to Chasm Lake
  • Chasm Lake offers spectacular views of granite walls and water just below the famous Long’s Peak, the highest peak in the park.

  • Hike to Chasm Falls
  • Enjoy the cascading falls of Chasm Falls.

  • Hike to Cascade Falls
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of the North Inlet stream water tumbling down 100 feet of pure granite.

  • Hike the East Shore Trail
  • Hike along the eastern shore of Shadow Mountain Lake. In summer, this trail provides an opportunity to find wildlife and cool breezes coming off the water. In the Autumn, visitors can enjoy beautiful, fall colors.

  • Hike the Alpine Ridge Trail
  • Visitors that are able to make the climb can enjoy beautiful vistas of the Never Summer Mountains, high peaks in the park, and may see the plains of Wyoming on a clear day.

  • Hike Coyote Valley Trail
  • The Coyote Valley trail is a wide, wheelchair and stroller accessible trail. It is perfect for anyone looking for amazing views of the Kawuneeche Valley or to see the mighty Colorado River.

  • Hike Fern Lake
  • From the Fern Lake Trailhead, the hike to Fern Lake is around 9 miles round-trip with 1,453 feet of elevation gain. Given the length and terrain, this hike is best suited for moderately experienced hikers.

  • Picnicing in RMNP
  • Rocky Mountain National Park has many wonderful picnic areas to choose from on both the east and west sides of the park. 

  • Hike Ouzel Falls
  • Listen to the gentle flow of the North Saint Vrain Creek along the trail to Ouzel Falls.
Tours Count: 1

Holzwarth Historic Site Tour

Explore the Holzwarth Historic Site, the spot where the Never Summer Ranch, Holzwarth Trout Lodge, and family homestead was operated by the Holzwarths through multiple generations from the 1910s to 1970s. Located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park eight miles (12.8 km) from the Kawuneeche Visitor Center, explore 11 self-guided stops that take you on a journey through time in the Holzwarth Historic Site.

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