Rocky Mountain National Park
National park · Larimer County
Colorado
Highlights
Over 415 square miles of protected mountain terrain with a huge network of hiking trails & wildlife.
Colorado Get directions
Over 415 square miles of protected mountain terrain with a huge network of hiking trails & wildlife.
Colorado Get directions
"As the train leaves the Midwest, it climbs through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Utah, providing stunning mountain views." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'
"The Colorado park will implement a timed entry reservation system starting on May 23, 2025, with different permits for the Bear Lake Road Corridor and the rest of the park." - Alison Fox Alison Fox Alison Fox is a Travel + Leisure contributor. She has also written for Parents.com, The Wall Street Journal, and amNewYork. When she’s not in New York City, she can be found at the beach or on the slope
"Come autumn, Rocky Mountain National Park shines its brightest and most beautiful. The days may be shorter, but they’re filled with the sounds of bugling elk, comfortably cool temperatures, and some of the most awe-inspiring foliage you’ll find out West. In higher elevations, the alpine tundra turns purple and deep red; throughout the park, aspen and cottonwood trees don their golds and oranges ahead of winter." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Rocky Mountain National Park is renowned for its rugged mountains and diverse ecosystems."
"These states are known for their stunning landscapes, including deserts, mountains, and vibrant cultural scenes."
