Estes Park

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A year-long adventure to all 59 of the U.S. National Parks during 52 weeks to celebrate the NPS centennial in 2016.

Rocky Mountain National Park has more than 110 peaks above 10,000 feet of elevation, more than half of those being over 12,000 feet. Traveling on the Trail Ridge Road, you will reach an altitude of 12,183 feet on the longest continuous mountain road in the United States. The road took 3 years to build and opened in 1932. Enjoy endless snowy peaks, lush valleys, hundreds of lakes, and unpredictable weather.

Round the last curve on Pole Hill and the Estes valley opens up before you like a postcard. Park next to the granite Estes Park sign, breathe in the exhilarating mountain air and take a picture. Whether you’re road tripping to Estes Park or planning a scenic drive through nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, you won’t be disappointed with the stunning views on display.

The road system of Rocky Mountain National Park offers visitors access to diverse ecosystems characterizing the higher regions of the central Rocky Mountains. The roads take visitors through lowland meadows and aspen groves, along swift-flowing rivers and up through subalpine forests to more than 12,000 feet in elevation. No other national park roads offer the dramatic experience of a long drive across alpine tundra region, and few offer such a wide variety of experiences.

Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, Estes Park: See 1,358 reviews, articles, and 378 photos of Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, ranked No.1 on TripAdvisor among 74 attractions in Estes Park.

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Guide to sightseeing, day trips, and tours from Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding areas.

Hit the road for a beautiful scenic drive around Estes Park. Plan out your route with our help.

Spectacular Scenic mountain drives from Estes Park into Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding areas. Computer simulation of the drive over the Continental Divide on Trail Ridge Road.