To reach Rocky Mountain National Park, many travelers fly into Denver International Airport (DEN) and either rent a car and drive the 80-some miles northwest to Estes Park or take the Estes Park Shuttle, which runs frequent routes from the airport to Estes Park for $55 one-way and $95 round-trip.
Where do you fly into to see the Rocky Mountains?
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the closest major airport. There is no public transportation from the airport to the park. Commercial shuttle service is available from the airport to Estes Park.
Can you drive up the Rocky Mountains?
Rocky Mountain National Park has the highest paved roads in any national park in the United States, with Trail Ridge Road cresting at 12,183 feet. ... Call the Trail Ridge Road Status Line at 970 586-1222 for the most up-to-date status of Trail Ridge Road.
How do you get to Rocky Mountain National Park without a car?
Estes Park and RMNP provide a system of free shuttle buses . They connect at the Estes Park Visitor Center and Park & Ride lots. Buses allow visitors staying in Estes Park to easily get around town, to visit the Park, and to hike or sightsee without the hassles of parking, and traffic.
How do I get into RMNP without a reservation?
No permit needed: You can access the park without a timed-entry permit before 5 a.m. and after 6 p.m. for the Bear Lake corridor and before 9 a.m. and after 3 p.m. for the rest of the park, excluding the Bear Lake Road corridor.
What should you not miss in Rocky Mountain National Park?
- #1. View all Photos. Trail Ridge Road. ...
- #2. View all Photos. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. ...
- #3. View all Photos. Downtown Estes Park. ...
- #4. View all Photos. Bear Lake. ...
- #5. View all Photos. Emerald Lake Trail. ...
- #6. View all Photos. Moraine Park Museum. ...
- #7. View all Photos. ...
- #8. View all Photos.
How much time do you need in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Ideally, plan on spending at least three days in Rocky Mountain National Park. This gives you enough time to drive Alpine Ridge Road, Old Fall River Road, and hike a few of the trails. If you are an avid hiker, I recommend spending five or more days in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Do I need bear spray in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Bear bells and pepper spray might be advisable in grizzly country, but they are not a necessity in Estes Park or Rocky Mountain National Park. The likelihood of a black bear attacking a hiker is very rare.
Do I need a car in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Even if you're visiting in the summer when free shuttles are making regular loops through the national park and Estes Park, you'll still likely need a car to reach the parking lots for the shuttles and to take the storied drive across Trail Ridge Road.
What is the difference between Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park?
Estes Park is a town—you can come and go as you please.” Rocky Mountain National Park (a different type of park all on its own) does require a timed-entry permit (plus an entrance pass).
How much does it cost to go to the Rocky Mountains?
| Rocky Mountain National Park | Daily Pass Seven-Day Vehicle Pass | Current $20 $30 | June 1, 2018 $25 $35 |
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Do you need a reservation to get into Estes Park?
Reservations are not required for this area prior to 9 am or after 3 pm . Permits issued using the reservation system will allow park visitors to enter the park within two-hour windows of availability. The reservation system will apply to all areas of the park.
Do you have to pay to get into Estes Park?
Everyone entering the park must have a pass . ... Passes can be purchased at the entry gates of Rocky Mountain National Park or online. Credit cards are accepted at the entry gates. There are a number of fee-free days throughout the year.
What is the prettiest place in Colorado?
- Maroon Lake.
- Dallas Divide.
- Trappers Peak.
- Medano Creek, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
- Pikes Peak.
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.
- City Park, Denver.
- Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park.
Which part of Rocky Mountain is best?
- Elk. ...
- Mummy Range. ...
- Glacier Gorge. ...
- Bear Lake. ...
- Horseshoe Park. ...
- Endovalley / Old Fall River Road. ...
- Many Parks Curve Overlook. ...
- Gore Range Overlook. Gore Range Overlook, at an elevation of 12,010 feet, offers one of the most expansive views in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Are there bears in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Only the black bear is known to exist in Rocky Mountain National Park . Its northern cousin, the grizzly bear, is no longer found in Colorado. Black bears make a point to avoid humans, so they are not often seen.
