Rocky Mountain National Park has over 355 miles (570 kilometers) of trails for hikers. These trails provide access to some of the more remote areas of the park. Some of the trails available include:
Some other areas of interest are:
Take a stroll around an alpine lake. See the results of glaciation and subalpine life. The trail is a half-mile (0.8 km) for a round trip at an elevation of 9,475 feet (2,888 meters).
This trail is an easy quarter mile (0.4 km) walk that helps you identify local plants and animals. The trail is at an elevation of 8,000 feet (2,438 meters).
This trail is level, making it ideal for people with disabilities. The trail is a half-mile (0.8 km) for a round trip at an elevation of 8,715 feet (2,655 meters).
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Take the trail to this site. The landscape and cabins alone tell the story of 20th century homesteading and dude ranch life. The trail is a mile (1.6 km) for a round trip at an elevation of 9,000 feet (2,743 meters).
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Once a booming mining town, now only traces of log cabins remain. The trail is a 7.2 miles (11.6 km) long and at an elevation of 9,300 feet (2,935 meters). See History Page for more information.
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Short trails lead from both the Forest Canyon and Rock Cut overlooks. This site has elevations between 11,600 and 12,210 feet (3,536 and 3,752 meters).
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This is the wild corner of the park with senic valleys, streams, and waterfalls. The trail is a 16 miles (26 km) long and at elevations between of 8,470 and 13,579 feet (2,582 and 4,140 meters).
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Escape the crowds and enjoy the peace of the backcountry. Because the wilderness is fragile, special care must be taken.
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