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Hit the Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park
Hit the Trail in Rocky Mountain National ParkTop Denver Day Trips & Overnighters: Rocky Mountain National Park (71 miles to the park's Estes Park entrance)
Rocky Mountain National Park's 416 square miles include 60 peaks higher than 12,000 feet, 450 miles of streams, 150 lakes, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, and wildlife galore. Got kids? Shorter nature trails at Moraine Park, Sprague Lake, or Bear Lake Trail are ideal for little legs, plus the park has a well-organized Junior Ranger program. My family votes Beaver Boardwalk the spot for "little kids." At Ouzel Falls, reached via a 2.7-mile trail, watch the falls' daredevil namesake birds plunge into the water. Lodging best bets: Camp at Moraine Park campground, or check into the elegant Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, infamous inspiration for The Shining.
Last Updated: 27 Apr 2011
Published: 15 Dec 2008 The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication. Post Your CommentGORP.com's Featured Content |
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