Colorado River Rocky Mountain National Park. Rocky mountain national park s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. The route begins at grand lake western gateway to rocky mountain national park a resort on the shores of colorado s largest natural lake.
The mighty colorado river that carved the grand canyon has its headwaters on the west side of the continental divide in rocky mountain national park. Rocky mountain national park is an american national park located approximately 76 mi 122 km northwest of denver international airport in north central colorado within the front range of the rocky mountains the park is situated between the towns of estes park to the east and grand lake to the west. The most popular trailhead in the less scenic western half of rocky mountain national park is colorado river alongside the main park road us 34 shortly before it starts the great ascent up trail ridge over the continental divide and just south of the section of highway closed in winter by snow the trailhead is open year round therefore and gives access to several places including three.
Enjoy trail ridge road which crests at over 12 000 feet including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds along with over 300 miles of hiking trails wildflowers wildlife starry nights and fun times.
The most popular trailhead in the less scenic western half of rocky mountain national park is colorado river alongside the main park road us 34 shortly before it starts the great ascent up trail ridge over the continental divide and just south of the section of highway closed in winter by snow the trailhead is open year round therefore and gives access to several places including three. Colorado river headwaters scenic byway. Rocky mountain national park is an american national park located approximately 76 mi 122 km northwest of denver international airport in north central colorado within the front range of the rocky mountains the park is situated between the towns of estes park to the east and grand lake to the west. The mighty colorado river that carved the grand canyon has its headwaters on the west side of the continental divide in rocky mountain national park.
