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Trail Ridge Road · 4 days
Experience the highest continuous paved road in North America. This journey traverses the alpine tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park, offering dramatic peaks, elk sightings, and the Continental Divide between Estes Park and Grand Lake.
4days
12stops
75km
Itinerary
Day 1 · Gateway to the Rockies in Estes Park
20min · 2.8km3 stops
Estes Park
The Stanley Hotel ⭐
Lake Estes Marina
Day 2 · Ascending the High Alpine Tundra
41min · 31km3 stops
Many Parks Curve Overlook
Rainbow Curve Overlook
Alpine ⭐
Day 3 · Continental Divide and Valley Descents
30min · 18km3 stops
Milner Pass
Farview Curve Lookout ⭐
Holzwarth Historic Site
Day 4 · Lakeside Serenity in Grand Lake
41min · 24km3 stops
Grand Lake Marina ⭐
Adams Falls
Grand Lake Village
Heads Up
- 1. Timed Entry Permits are required for Rocky Mountain National Park during peak season.
- 2. Trail Ridge Road typically opens late May and closes in October due to heavy snow.
- 3. Be prepared for rapid weather changes and high altitude; stay hydrated and carry layers.
- 4. Wildlife like elk and bighorn sheep are common; maintain a safe distance at all times.