Rocky Mountain National Park
265,807
Acres
4.3 million/year
Annual Visitors
$35
Entry Fee
June through October
Best Time to Visit
National Park Service
National Park
Rocky Mountain was established on January 26, 1915. The park straddles the Continental Divide in Colorado, with Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in the United States at 12,183 feet, crossing it. Nearly a third of the park sits above treeline.
What Rocky Mountain Is Known For
Trail Ridge Road
Longs Peak
Bear Lake
Elk rutting season
Top Activities
Hiking
Scenic drives
Wildlife viewing
Backpacking
Snowshoeing
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