Discover must-see sites in RMNP: Emerald Lake, Trail Ridge Road, Bear Lake, and more offer stunning vistas 🏞️ Explore Colorado's natural wonders! You will need a park access or park access + Bear Lake Road permit to enter the park.
Bear Lake
The trail around Bear Lake is a 0.8 mile loop. Enjoy the mountain views the lake has to offer. There is no camping at the lake and the National Park asks that you don't swim in the lake either.
See MoreMills Lake
Hike the 2.5 mile out-and-back trail rated moderate (May - October) to reach Mills Lake. Parking is limited and fills up fast. There is a free park shuttle that drives up to the trial head from the park & ride.
See MoreAlberta Falls
Hike a 1.6 mile out-and-back trail rated as easy to reach the falls. This is a popular, multi-use trail. Parking is limited and tends to fill up fast. There is a park shuttle that can take you to the trailhead if you park at the park & ride.
See MoreLily Lake
Enjoy the beautiful mountain views this lake has to offer. There is a small, 0.8 mile loop trail that goes around the lake for all to enjoy.
See MoreEnos Mills Cabin
Enos Mills, AKA "Father of Rocky Mountain National Park," has been part of the land around Longs Peak since he was 15. He has summited the peak 40 times by himself and 300 times as a guide. He bought the cabin from a family member in 1902, wrote several books, and other articles on the nature around Estes Park.
See MoreEmerald Lake
A 3.2 mile long out-and-back trail rated moderate takes you up to Emerald Lake.
See MoreForest Canyon Overlook
The overlook offers a vantage point where visitors can marvel at the sweeping vistas of pine-clad valleys, dramatic cliffs, and cascading waterfalls.
See MoreChasm Falls
Enjoy the falls from the car as you drive by, or you can park at the pull-out and walk the 0.1 mile trail to the falls to enjoy it up close. If you come during the winter and the gate is closed to the road leading you to the falls, you can park and walk past the gate for a 2.2 mile hike up instead.
See MoreHolzwarth Historic Site
This historic site preserves the legacy of early homesteaders with well-preserved cabins and structures, inviting visitors to step back in time and explore the history of the area.
See MoreBierstadt Lake
This lake is named after Albert Bierstadt, an artist in the 1870s. Hike a 2.8 mile out-and-back trail up to this lake that holds snowmelt and rainwater.
See MorePrivate Wildlife Driving Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
Choose between a guided driving or hiking tour through the Rocky Mountain wilderness.
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BookSunrise Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park
If your an early bird, soak in the sunrise as it climbs through the amazing Rocky Mountain peaks.
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