National Park · Colorado
Rocky Mountain National Park
Alpine tundra & the highest paved road in any park
StateColorado
Best seasonSummer & fall
Don’t missTrail Ridge Road
TerrainAlpine tundra, lakes & 14ers
Rocky Mountain stacks wildflower meadows, glacial lakes, and the continent’s spine into one accessible park, topped by Trail Ridge Road above the tree line. Summer and fall (with elk bugling and aspen gold) are prime.
What to see
- Trail Ridge Road
- Bear Lake & Emerald Lake
- Sky Pond
- Old Fall River Road
- Elk in Moraine Park
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.