Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado about 60 miles northwest of Denver. The towns of Estes Park and Grand Lake are just outside of the park on the east and west sides.
The park encompasses 416 square miles and you can you can enjoy such diverse activities as hiking, mountaineering, camping, fishing, biking, and wildlife viewing not to mention a whole host of winter activities.
Throughout its 416 square miles of wilderness, Rocky Mountain National Park truly is a land of superlatives...
Here, at least 60 mountains exceed 12,000 feet, topping off at 14,259 feet on the football field-sized summit of Longs Peak. Names such as Cirrus, Chiefs Head, Isolation, Mummy, and Storm evoke the grandeur of this high landscape.
Although the great peaks comprise the essence of the Rocky Mountain park, the delicate alpine flowers, clear lakes, rushing mountain waters, and impressive forests appeal to all the senses. An array of wildlife - bighorn sheep, ptarmigan, coyote, elk - adds life to this incredible landscape.
The wide variety of elevations and habitats create a choice of activities for visitors. From scenic valleys and short strolls along a gentle trail to more ambitious daylong hikes to vertical mountain climbs, Rocky Mountain Park offers many ways to experience nature in all its splendor.
To help plan your visit here are several maps showing various camping and hiking areas as well as very detailed locations throughout the park.
