Many Parks Curve Overlook

This is a breathtaking overlook. It allows a view from partially up a mountain across the valley and is really impressive. It’s worth a stop even if you’re in a rush to get to the Alpine center. Moreover, this is one of the few places where there’s ample parking. There are some placards of information available, too. There are two different parking lots and a nice walking path to avoid the road. Please note, however, there isn’t any bathroom at this stop. Five stars!

This is a great overlook area and it is on a scenic drive. We stopped here for 20 minutes to enjoy all the amazing views which was a short walk from the parking lot. Highly recommend this place.

Great place to stop for expansive views of the park. They have a small lower parking lot and a much larger one up the road on the other end of the boardwalks.

Like the others said, "Breathtaking Views" --- be really REALLY! carefull if you get out on the rock outcropping for any pix, I've been an avid rock climber/ backpacker for over 30 years having sumitted many peaks in RMNP, Yosemite and Glacier NP. I had my first serious "slip & fall" here on 7/10/24 - broke my Tibia and had to be medivac'd to Estes. Will return to pick up where I left off this 9/15/25 - but not ON the rox this time.

Awesome view. Even better if you get in there early before all the traffic is blowing by

Views that never get old …early in the morning is incredible

This is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The pictures and videos can not convey how vast the area is. In my opinion it is much more majestic covered in snow. It is also considerably less expensive to stay in the area in the off season. If you are considering visiting here, you absolutely should.

Great views. During peak season, be aware that reservations are needed to enter the park before 2 p m.

The first stopping point as you come up Trail Ridge Road, you'll find the main parking point for Many Parks Curve Overlook a little way past the curve itself (it's well marked). After a steep sharp curve you'll arrive at Many Parks Overlook. you get sweeping panoramic views across much of the south and eastern parts park, all the way back to Estes Park town and up to the mountains, including a view of Longs Peak. The road starts to get steep but it's still very tolerable at this point, there are rock guardrails and dense trees.

Beautiful place to stop along a hairpin turn on Trail Ridge Road. Get a panoramic view of the "many parks" along the sweeping landscape. Moraine Park, Upper Beavers Meadow and Horseshoe Park Meadows are all available in the lower valley that was sculpted by glaciers. Deer Mountain and Long's Peak are visible on a clear sunny day. Parking can be a challenge, but definitely worth a quick stop to walk along the winding boardwalk and enjoy the views.

We stopped by here today because this was the most western point we could go on trail ridge road due to the winter closure. The park ranger said the road was closed beyond this point so we drove to the parking area, got off and wandered along the sidewalk for some continental divide views. It was a nice 15-20 minute pit stop here. Large parking lot with trash cans. Kid did some rock climbing too.