ROCKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Written By Jill Horne

DENVER, COLORADO: Visited: April 2024

Rocky Mountain National Park was established in 1915 making it the 9th oldest National Park. This park is just around 415 square miles, most of which is inaccessible during the winter due to heavy snowfall. This national park offers views of towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes, aspen trees, and all kinds of wildlife. The park is only an hour away from Denver and has a little village 10 minutes before the visitors center, making it fairly easy to access.

WINTER

BEAR LAKE ROAD

BEAR LAKE LOOP

Distance: .08 miles Elevation Gained: 60ft Estimated Time: 30 minutes

ALBERTA FALLS

Distance: 1.6 miles (out and back) Elevation Gained: 150ft Estimated Time: 1.5 hour

Jill Horne
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