WikipediaRocky Mountain National Park: Rocky Mountain National Park is a National Park located in the north-central region of the U.S. state of Colorado. It features majestic mountain views, a variety of wildlife, varied climates and environments—from wooded forests to mountain tundra—and easy access to back-country trails and campsites. The park is located northwest of Boulder, Colorado... (see full Rocky Mountain National Park Wikipedia article)
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Things to do in
Rocky Mountain National Park
Snowshoeing, Mountain biking, Alpine skiing, Hiking, Relaxation, Backpacking, Walking, Back-country skiing, Other, Running, Cross-country skiing
Rocky Mountain National Park
Snowshoeing, Mountain biking, Alpine skiing, Hiking, Relaxation, Backpacking, Walking, Back-country skiing, Other, Running, Cross-country skiing
Popular Trips in Rocky Mountain National Park
Estes Cone, From Lily Lake TH via Storm Pass
(4 votes)
Beaver Point, Colorado, United States
7.5 miles
7.5 miles
The summit of Estes Cone (11,006') is supposed to offer some panoramic views of the only 14er in the area, Longs Peak (14,259'), as well as the east side of RMNP. Unfortunately we had a panoramic view of snow laden clouds when we summited. On the way down, the sun broke through, and blue skies were evident when we returned to the TH......good timing!The bristle cones just below the craggy Cone were...
A quick side trip to Rocky Mountain National Park while visiting a friend in Denver. I should have known it would be a chilly day when the weather called for wind gusts of 40-50 mph and the temperature at the Trailhead was 29 degress.... None-the-less, it was an absolutely serene and peaceful hike around Bierstadt Lake in the Bear Lake Section of the Park.A front continued to threaten moving through, but fortunately...
Lily Mountain Trail, Roosevelt National Forest
(2 votes)
Beaver Point, Colorado, United States
4.1 miles
4.1 miles
You'll see views of Longs Peak, Mt Meeker, Twin Sisters, Meadow, St. Vrain Mtns. Also the Mummy Range, and the Continental Divide from McHenrys Peak to Flattop Mtn.Lily Mtn (9,786') is only a 2 mile hike on a well-maintained trail; great for a 1/2-day hike to strech your legs. The summit offers some awesome views that you would not expect from the view of the summit from the highway. You'll also...
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Tips
Great place to have a late lunch after the hike is Smokin’ Dave\'s BBQ & Taphouse, on West side of Estes Park, just before the Shell station. Check out his menu at: http://www.smokindavesbbq.net/
by jimlarkey
in Estes Cone, From Lily Lake TH via Storm Pass
on Mar 07, 2009 at 10:31:50 am
Avoid the social trails on the first leg of the switchback, that begin about 0.1 mi.s from the TH.......take and stick to the lower trail that parallels the hwy. There is only a +1006\' elevation gain from the TH (8780\') to the summit (9786\'), and EveryTrail.com overstates the vertical up (2525\') The final 100\' is a Class 2 scramble, and a fun challenge for anyone not accustomed to climbing.
by jimlarkey
in Lily Mountain Trail, Roosevelt National Forest
on Dec 03, 2008 at 07:47:12 am
Watch for slippery rocks along the Falls.This is a popular trail, so better to do off season.
by jimlarkey
in Sky Pond (10,900'), RMNP
on Aug 11, 2009 at 10:17:09 am
