Experience the Rocky Mountain National Park
The Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles of majestic beauty. The numerous high mountain peaks offers breathtaking views of the wilderness below and all around. Over 3 million visitors come to this park each year to drive and experience its winding roads and hike its trails.
Longs Peak at 14,255 feet is the highest mountain in the park. The Trail Ridge Road and the Old Fall River Road are used by many visitors in the summer to explore the park and to see the alpine tundra, which is the land above the trees. The vistas and many wildflowers are nothing less than spectacular. The Continental Divide runs northwest to southeast through the park. There are about 150 lakes and many rivers and streams throughout the park. Rushing water and waterfalls can be heard from just about everywhere. Along Trail Ridge Road as shown on the NPS website.Rocky Mountain National Park is known as one of America’s premier wildlife watching destinations, showcasing herds of elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, moose and many birds to name just a few. Weather conditions can vary throughout the park and can be extreme at times. Be sure to plan accordingly. Along with the many other typical park recreational activities, there are several accessible hiking trails available for the average visitors to experience the parks scenery. In addition, there are 346 miles of hiking trails that lead to various lakes, waterfalls and summits.Make sure you plan a trip to this national park. Every season has something great to offer. Travel the roads, hike the trails, view the wildlife and you too will come to know its wondrous beauty. Visit the Rocky Mountain National Park website for more information.
Enjoy your camping and hiking adventures!