There are many natural areas in Colorado that make Estes Park hiking some of the best in the US.

You will find Rocky Mountain National Park climbing in abundance over its 350 miles of trails that take you to high mountain peaks, rivers, waterfalls, lakes, fields of wildflowers, montane forests, high meadows, and alpine tundra. There's hiking for all ages and abilities - whether your goal is a short nature walk around a high, mountain lake or a multi-day trek along the Continental Divide. So many trails leading to so many beautiful spots make hiking a very popular activity in the park.

For complete information and wonderful pictures, link to hiking at RockyMountainNationalPark.com.

Roosevelt National Forest on the east side of Estes Park offers lower-elevation Estes Park hiking trails up mountains, through forests, and to historic sites. Some of these less-trafficked trails are also open to bikes, horses, and dogs. For specific information, link to these pages from the Canyon Lakes Ranger District site: Lion Gulch, Crosier Mountain, Lily Mountain, North Fork, Round Mountain,

Bringing the kids along check out our what to do with the kids page.

Yellow Wood Guiding 303-775-5484 email [note this]
Yellow Wood Guiding offers private, customized Widlife, and Nature Tours & Photo Safaris in Rocky Mountain National Park. Visit YWGuiding.com for more tour details, videos, and pictures. Tour options include: Wildlife Safari, Nature Tours, Wildflower Walks, Birding, and Photo Safaris. Open year-round.

McGregor Mountain Lodge (800) 835-8439 (970) 586-3457 email [note this]
Cabins, rooms, and suites bordering Rocky Mountain National Park! Enjoy wood-burning fireplaces and fully-equipped kitchens with a hot tub on-site. Free Wi-Fi, dog friendly (w/ conditions). Spectacular views and great wildlife watching! The perfect place for your mountain getaway!
Cabins bordering Rocky Mountain National Park!

Castle Mountain Lodge on Fall River 800 852-7463 970 586-3664 email [note this]
Leave the fast lane, cross our covered bridge to simple serenity in a cozy cottage, suite or vacation home in towering pines along Fall River. Bask in hot tub bubbles. Warm to the scent and sizzle of a wood-burning fireplace. Fall asleep to the river's lullaby. Roam 30 acres adjoining Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy the serendipity of wandering wildlife and friendly gatherings in our library.
Recommended by AAA - Open all year - Borders Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park

Smokin' Dave's BBQ (866) 674-2793 (970) 577-7427 email [note this]
At 7.5K ft, we are one of the highest BBQ joints in the USA. We use the Holy Trilogy of BBQ (smoke, meat, sauce) done on the premises so we can guarantee quality. Offering Carolina pork, TX Brisket, Memphis Ribs, Kansa Sausage & Buffalo Ribs.
"Get Sauced At 7,522 Feet"

Hike to the Summit of Longs Peak Aug, 2009 Video . email [note this]

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