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Frequently
Asked Questions - FAQ
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Rocky Mountain National Park offers unparalled views of the Continental Divide and surrounding mountains - all from the comfort of your car!
All roads in the park are worthy of leisurely exploration, as they offer a diversity of experiences from meadow-like parks to majestic vistas that seem to stretch on forever.
When planning your scenic tour of Rocky Mountain National Park, be sure you allow plenty of time to stop at the many pullouts and overlooks. You'll be glad you did!
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How to get there...
Use our directions guide to
find your way from the airport,
from any direction to the park,
and along historic routes to
the park. Whether you're worried
about getting lost or finding
a scenic route, we've got you
covered!
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Trail Ridge Road
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The highest
continuous paved
road in the country,
Trail Ridge Road
traverses the
park, crossing
the Continental
Divide along the
way. Part of the
route is the old
Ute Trail, used
by the original
inhabitants of
the area. As you
drive, you will
climb from valley-like
parks through
forests to the
endlessly facsinating
tundra region.
You will also
be treated to
a succession of
mountain peaks
that seem to march
across your view.
All in all, Trail
Ridge Road is
one of the most
scenery-packed
drives in America!
*BE SURE TO STOP
- Many Parks Curve,
Rainbow Curve,
Forest Canyon
Overlook, Rock
Cut, Alpine Visitors
Center, Milner
Pass, Farview
Curve*
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Old Fall River Road
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A road less travelled, Old Fall River Road was the original automobile route to top of Trail Ridge.
Unpaved and much narrower than Trail Ridge Road, it is one-way, following Fall River from Horseshoe Park to the Alpine Visitors Center.
However, don't let that stop you from making the drive - Old Fall River Road is more than adequate for a comfortable drive with no qualms.
In addition, you will usually find far fewer people travelling along it, so you can go slow enough to savor all the beautiful scenery.
*BE
SURE TO STOP -
Chasm Falls, Rock
Spires, Canoncito,
Marmot Point*
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Bear
Lake Road
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More than
just the access
point for some
of the most popular
hikes in the park,
Bear Lake Road
is also a scenic
delight, taking
you into the mountains
rather than over
them. Along the
way, you will
find lakes, streams,
abundant wildlife
and more. Note:
During the summer
months, the Park
Service operates
a free shuttle
bus along Bear
Lake Road.
*BE SURE TO STOP
- Moraine Park
Museum, Moraine
Park, Sprague
Lake, Prospect
Canyon, Bear Lake*
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Area
Drives -
In addition
to the three road
that are within
Rocky Mountain
National Park,
there are several
others in the
area that are
worth exploring.
Highway 7 south
of Estes Park
has fine views
of Longs Peak,
Mt. Meeker, Twin
Sisters and Lily
Lake. Also not
to be missed is
the drive through
Big Thompson Canyon
on Highway 34
east of town.
To the north,
the short drive
out Devil's Gulch
Road to Glen Haven
can be turned
into a loop returning
via Highway 34.
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