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Rocky Mountain National Park CO

Lat, Long: 40.3556924, -105.6972879

Designation: National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.

Weather:

Weather can change quickly in Rocky Mountain National Park due to the mountains and elevation. Elevation in the park ranges from 7,800 feet above sea level to over 14,000 feet at the top of the tallest mountain peaks. Weather conditions can change quickly throughout the day. For detailed weather information, visit https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/all-about-weather.htm For the most up-to-date weather forecasts, visit the National Weather Service webpage for Rocky at https://www.weather.gov/bou/rmnp

Directions:

Rocky Mountain National Park is located in northern Colorado. To visit the east side (near Estes Park, CO), follow U.S. I-25 to U.S. Hwy 34 or 36 west to Estes Park. To visit the west side of the park, follow I-70 to U.S Hwy 40 towards Granby, take US Hwy 34 east to Grand Lake, CO.

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Address/Contact:

1000 US Hwy 36

Estes Park, US, 80517

Phone: 9705861206

Email: romo_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Two Junior Rangers are looking out at Bear LakeA man is hiking on the Green Mountain TrailA bull elk is in a meadow next to two cow elkTrail Ridge Road, a two-lane paved road, in summer at Rock CutExplore historic wood cabins at the Holzwarth Historic SiteA pika is standing next to a small rock. It has yellow and green leaves in its mouthA park ranger is standing outside of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, leading a program