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 Road
48 miles of paved alpine driving up to 12,183 ft.
Bear Lake
Sub-alpine lake with reflection of Hallett Peak — gateway to many hikes.
Longs Peak
14,259-ft peak; Keyhole Route is a 14-mile non-technical scramble.

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