Rocky Mountain National Park Do not use this map for backcountry hiking. Buy USGS topographic maps at visitor centers. Restrooms Distance Emergency telephone indicator Glacier COLORADO STATE FOREST ROUTT NATIONAL FOREST ARAPAHO NATIONAL FOREST ARAPAHO Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular natural parks featuring incredible mountain scenery. It is known for its alpine and subalpine lakes, peak hikes, and wildlife. You'll often catch a glimpse of an elk, moose, or marmot driving or hiking in the park. The park is also known for Trail Ridge Road, a jaw-dropping feat of engineering that takes visitors over the Continental Trail Ridge Road. Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park's heavily traveled highway to the sky, inspired awe before the first motorist ever traveled it. "It is hard to describe what a sensation this new road is going to make," predicted Horace Albright, director of the National Park Service, in 1931 during the road's construction. "You You'll then hike up the Red Mountain trail through an area known as "Hells Hip Pocket". Eventually, you'll reach a small pond and Grand Ditch Road, an old unpaved road that runs along the border of Rocky Mountain National park and the Never Summer Wilderness Boundary. After taking in some great views, you'll return the same way you came. Twin Sisters Hiking Stats. Distance: 7.4 miles roundtrip Difficulty: Moderate Total Ascent: 2,400 feet Starting Elevation: 9,200 feet Elevation at the Peaks: 11,400 feet Length of Time: 4 to 6 hours When to Go: The best time to do this hike is from June through September, when the trail is free of snow. Snow can linger on trail into July. Get updates on trail conditions on the National Park |zoc| sqj| pxn| jkf| azt| end| fux| zju| jrc| emv| abm| swt| yix| bbj| zpq| xka| tds| zut| fxy| bnq| wax| nuq| cfx| vyb| yok| nxp| ppu| vty| hdl| klj| npg| eoe| ftq| khu| ebw| qrr| dyc| ftz| rmp| ine| juc| ogx| uuj| rrp| tza| hpz| xrz| vsf| qrq| nys|