Tag: Rocky Mountain National Park
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“Short, but challenging” trail that hits 12,005 feet opens for season in Colorado
Longs Peak aside, there is perhaps no attraction at Rocky Mountain National Park that’s more iconic than Trail Ridge Road. Climbing to an elevation of 12,183 feet and traveling between the eastern and western sides of the park amid stunning scenic views, this paved route is popular for good reason. That said, for those who…
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Historic “motor nature trail” that hits 11,768 feet in Colorado still closed to vehicles but should open soon
While most scenic drives around the state have opened for summer, a popular Rocky Mountain National route that reaches 11,796 feet of elevation remains closed. According to the park, the historic Old Fall River Road is expected to remain closed to vehicles through the month of June with springtime maintenance operations underway. This extended closure…
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Summer astronomy programming starts soon at Rocky Mountain National Park
The summer astronomy programming at Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is beginning on Friday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. RMNP said that National Park Service Staff and astronomy volunteers for the Astronomy in the Park program will be on the east side of the park at Park & Ride Parking Area. Park & Ride is…
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Trail Ridge Road officially open for the summer, giving visitors access across RMNP
It’s starting to feel like summer in the high country. Officials with the National Park Service on Friday announced that Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in the United States, has reopened for the season. The road climbs 12,183 feet, connecting visitors between the Estes Park entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park to…
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Iconic Colorado drive that hits 12,183 feet of elevation officially opens for season
After a record-setting season of winter dryness followed by a surprising turnaround of heavy snow and plenty of moisture in northern Colorado in recent weeks, Trail Ridge Road has officially opened for the season. Work to clear snow and open the road started in mid-April. Located in Rocky Mountain National Park and known for connecting…
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Bustang from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park resumes service Saturday
Bus service connecting Denver to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park begins this Memorial Day weekend. The route, “Bustang to Estes,” will run every Saturday, Sunday and on holidays through Sept. 27. A one-way ticket for adults is $7.50. Bustang, Colorado Department of Transportation’s interregional bus service, includes WiFi, power outlets, a restroom, bike…
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Still “unknown” when popular high-elevation route will open amid recent snowpack boost
Back in March of this year, it looked like Colorado’s high-elevation routes would be opening early for the season amid a record-setting lack of snowpack. That said, the last few weeks have meant some pretty significant changes as far as snow coverage goes in some parts of the state. Rocky Mountain National Park typically targets…
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Which high mountain passes will be drivable on Memorial Day weekend?
Some mountain passes, like Trail Ridge Road, were blanketed from Monday’s snowstorm, while others stayed on trend with a historically low snowpack Don’t pack away the winter coat just yet. Memorial Day weekend usually rings in the summer, with amusement parks opening, pool covers being removed for the season and families racing off on vacations.…
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Opening of iconic Colorado drive still undetermined after foot-plus of snow hits
In March, all signs seemed to point to Colorado’s seasonal high elevation roads opening up early in the year amid a lack of snow and record-setting dryness. That said, April brought a turnaround in moisture, with snowfall in northern Colorado ramping up even more in May – and with that snowfall it’s still undetermined when…
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Effort to open iconic road that hits 12,183 feet in Colorado has officially started
Operations to get the iconic Trail Ridge Road that cuts through Rocky Mountain National Park open for the season are officially underway. Per an April 28 update from the park, snowplow operators are regularly doing their job on the road at this time and as a result, some access is limited. Members of the public…