Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the biggest draws for visitors to Colorado. Lying in the middle of the state, this 265,769 acres is truly one of the states “Crown Jewels.” Divided from west to east by Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park attractions embrace all the seasons. They provide everyone with the chance to squeeze every molecule of adventure and romance from the time they spend wandering the vast and untamed wilderness.
Drive, Hike and Climb
Planning a trip to Colorado’s breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park involves planning to stay in the region. Day trips are wonderful, but, if you truly want experience much of what the park has to offer, you need to spend more than a single day. In fact, after a single visit, you will want to return again next year. We in Grand Lake, the Western Gateway to the Park, know what we are talking about. Consider these basic facts about Rocky Mountain National Park attractions:
- 900 species of plants and 281 types of birds and 60 species of mammals call the Park their home
- There are 5 visitor centers including: Fall River Visitor Center with a large gift shop, a sit-down restaurant and restrooms; the Beaver Meadows Park Headquarters and Visitor Center designed by famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright and the Alpine Visitor Center perched high on a steep, mountainside some 11,796 feet above sea level
- Trail Ridge Road, is renowned as an alpine skyway. It runs between Estes Park and Grand Lake for 48 miles. Stop along the route at scenic sports to a have a picnic and enjoy spectacular views
- Longs Peak rises 14,259 feet into the air. It is the tallest mountain in the Park and a beacon to all who come there. Every year some 20,000 people climb and claw their way to the top
- Glacier Lakes abound in the Park. Some of the many visited ones are: Bear Lake, Black Lake, Dream Lake, Emerald Lake, Jewel Lake, Mills Lake, Nymph Lake and Sky Pond
This abundance of natural resources and captivating beauty can easily ensnare you. During a day visit, you can join others as they try to scale the summits of Longs Peaks or hike along the many trails that spread off across the Park. Stick your toes in the frigid waters of a glacier lake. Put on a pair of snowshoes and go where you may never get the chance to go again.
Rocky Mountain National Park Attractions
Grand Lake Chamber is an excellent source of information on the events in the area. We can help keep you informed on all current and upcoming activities. As for knowing all about Rocky Mountain National Park Attractions – since we live right on the Park’s doorstep, we are confident we can help you discover how to pack the most adventure and enjoyment into a single day, a week or a month in the Park, no matter what the season.