Winter
Great places to stay while you enjoy Wintertime in the Estes area. It is the perfect time and place for More. . .
These businesses are open in the winter to welcome you:
Stay two nights, get the third night free! Hot tub cabins and cozy suites right in the trees. Full kitchens, fireplaces, wildlife. Hike from your front door. Free snowshoe rental. Don't ski? Come see Estes Park!
Snowshoe packages December - April excluding holidays: 2 nights for 2 people, use of 2 pair of snowshoes, goodies & beverage basket on arrival. Weekdays (Mon-Thurs)- starts at $218 Weekends (Fri-Sun) - starts at $254. Choose from Plain N Simple, Fit for a King, Simply Luxurious, or Food and Fun packages.
Cuddle up for a quiet fireside getaway. Venture forth on a snowshoe trek. Go sledding in the mountains. Watch the elk, deer and bighorn sheep that move down into our neighborhood in the wintertime. Browse the shops in town. Click the gotroom? icon above to see great off-season rates for cottages, suites and vacation homes on the river bordering Rocky Mountain National Park.
LUXURY Accomodations with outstanding value! Mention this ad to receive 5% off one night, 10% off two nights, or buy 2 nights and get the 3rd night free. 1,2, and 3 bdrm condos are available for your "home-away-from-home getaway" to the mountains. Full kitchens, fireplaces, and private decks overlooking Fall River. Great location too, only 1 mi. from RMNP and 3 mi from downtown.
Panoramic mountain views and richly-appointed condos await you! Relax in spacious, modern one- two- and three-bedroom units with hot tubs, kitchens, fireplaces, and free Wi-Fi. Restaurant, lounge, and the historic Marys Lake Lodge just steps away.
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Nestled between the cool clear waters of Fall River & the granite peak of Old Man Mountain, Streamside is one of Rocky Mountains' most unique resorts. Nineteen luxury cabinsuites are located well off the road among seventeen acres of pine and aspen.
Come for a quiet, relaxing getaway. ADULTS ONLY, NON SMOKING PROPERTY on the Fall River. Rooms to mini-suites with kitchenettes and fireplaces. Enclosed Hot Tub on property. Free WiFi. Complimentary snowshoes. 2 Miles to RMNP. Low winter prices thru May 12, 2013.
October 15 to May 15 Specials - Check out our website! Nestled in the pines on the banks of Fall River, the Ponderosa Lodge is a place set apart. No hustle and bustle, just quiet relaxation with the river murmuring at your doorstep. At night colored lights, a long-standing tradition at the lodge, transform the property into a home away from home.
Welcome to the very romantic world of Della Terra. We offer 14 luxury suites with fireplaces, waterfalls, large soaking bathtubs, private balconies w/ hot tubs, a lodge room with 3-sided stone fireplace & waterfall, spa facilities, & much more.
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Snowshoeing
With the advent of smaller, lighter snowshoes, this is one of the fastest growing sports in America and the Park has wonderful, scenic trails to explore.
Wildlife Watching
Many animals move to the lower elevation of town for winter food. Elk like the golf course. Deer, our shrubs. Check out the pictures section for recent wildlife photos.
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| © 2002 Robert Koropp Photography |
Cross Country Skiing
High trails in the National Park are scenic cross country ski trails in the winter.
Hiking
Low trails in the National Park that accumulate little snow are open for winter hikes.
Ice Skating
There are several ponds that are popular for skating.
Sledding
Hidden Valley in the National Park are popular sledding/tubing areas.
Downhill Skiing
Eldora ski area is just an hour south on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
Weather
Winter days are usually sunny. Our biggest snow months are March and April. Here are the averages for Estes Park.
| Avg. High |
Avg. Low |
Avg. Precip. |
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| December | 40 | 18 | 0.6 |
| January | 38 | 16 | 0.4 |
| February | 40 | 17 | 0.7 |
| March | 44 | 20 | 1.1 |
Higher elevations in Rocky Mountain National Park get more snow and are colder. The Park is open all year but Trail Ridge Road over the continental divide closes for winter. The RockyMountainNationalPark.com weather page has temperature links for Bear Lake and Willow Park at treeline.
