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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
65km
Day 1: Estes Park → The Stanley Hotel → Lake Estes Marina
20min · 2.5km3 stops
Estes Park
Estes Park · Colorado
10min · 0.9km
The Stanley Hotel
Estes Park · Colorado
10min · 1.6km
Lake Estes Marina
Estes Park · Colorado
Day 2: Many Parks Curve Overlook → Rainbow Curve Overlook → Alpine
30min · 27km3 stops
Many Parks Curve Overlook
Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado
10min · 2.8km
Rainbow Curve Overlook
Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado
10min · 13km
Alpine
Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado
Day 3: Milner Pass → Farview Curve Lookout → Holzwarth Historic Site
30min · 15km3 stops
Milner Pass
Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado
10min · 3.2km
Farview Curve Lookout
Rocky Mountain National Park · Colorado
10min · 5.4km
Holzwarth Historic Site
Grand Lake · Colorado
Day 4: Grand Lake Marina → Adams Falls → Grand Lake Village
31min · 21km3 stops
Grand Lake Marina
Grand Lake · Colorado
10min · 2.0km
Adams Falls
Grand Lake · Colorado
10min · 1.9km
Grand Lake Village
Grand Lake · Colorado
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.