Be prepared before you go, as it may be much colder at the top, and the weather can change quickly. It leads to the top of Flattop Mountain (3,756 metres), whose summit offers breathtaking panoramas. This 14-kilometre (5-6 hour) hike is more challenging, but the view is worth the effort. This easy 1-kilometre (30-minute) trail circles a high mountain lake and offers lovely views of the surrounding peaks. Here are two of the park's most beautiful trails: Welcome to a hiker's paradise! This section of the park is open year-round. It's a great way to stretch your legs with the family.
Notice the treeline where the evergreen forest meets the tundra.įor a panoramic view of Rocky Mountain National Park, take this trail, which is ranked easy to intermediate because of its high altitude (1.8 km / 45 minutes), from Rock Cut overlook. Magnificent view of Moraine Park and Horseshoe Park meadows, two glacial valleys nestled at the foot of impressive mountains.Ī short walk leads to a sweeping view of the stunning U-shaped Forest Canyon Valley. Here are the most spectacular viewpoints: This road offers breathtaking scenery at every turn. To better plan your visit, it is best to check the road's status before your arrival.īut, even if the road is closed, that doesn't mean that the park is too. It is generally open from June to September, but may be closed at any time because of the weather. This scenic route is the highest continuous paved road in North America, cresting in the tundra at a maximum elevation of 3,713 metres. Shuttle service inside the park ? Yes (see box below). Arrive early to avoid major parking problems.
Peak season: Summer and fall, between 8 am and 3 pm. Purchase the America the Beautiful Pass for $80 if you plan to visit more than 2-3 parks. Closed on Thanksgiving (4 th Thursday in November) and Christmas Day (December 25).įall River Visitor Center is open every day from Memorial Day (last Monday in May) until mid-October, from 9 am to 5 pm.Īlpine Visitor Center is open every day from Memorial Day (last Monday in May) until mid-October, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.Įntry fee: $25/vehicle/day including occupants, or $15/person/7 days. It is a true paradise for nature lovers and photographers.īeaver Meadows Visitor Center is open every day from 9 am to 6 pm in high season and until 4:30 p.m. Too often overlooked by visitors, this park is the jewel in the crown of the American Rocky Mountains. Rocky Mountain National Park offers a magnificent landscape of rugged mountains, snowy valleys and alpine tundra.
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