
Park №51Rocky MountainsEst. 1915
Rocky Mountain
Colorado·265,807 acres·July–September
“Alpine tundra, elk-grazed meadows, and the Continental Divide along Trail Ridge Road.”
Best season
July–September
Trip length
2–3 days
Acres
265,807
Region
Rocky Mountains
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Highlights
- Trail Ridge Road48 miles of paved alpine driving up to 12,183 ft.
- Bear LakeSub-alpine lake with reflection of Hallett Peak — gateway to many hikes.
- Longs Peak14,259-ft peak; Keyhole Route is a 14-mile non-technical scramble.
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