Rocky Mountain National Park
Every year, millions of tourists visit Rocky Mountain National Park to enjoy its many trails and breathtaking vistas. The park has a lot of animals, 147 beautiful lakes, and impressive peaks. Hikers of all skill levels enjoy its 355 miles of trails. Beginners are advised to start on the park's flat lake paths, such as the Lily Lake Loop, Sprague Lake trail, and Lake Irene trail. Intermediate climbers may appreciate the 9.8-mile Sky Pond out-and-back route through the Glacier Gorge trail for views of snow-capped peaks or the 4.1-mile Emerald Lake trail, which demands a 745-foot elevation gain.
A large number of seasoned hikers set out to summit Longs Peak: With a roughly 5,000-foot elevation increase, this trek is a 14-er (a mountain higher than 14,000 feet) and is only for highly motivated, experienced hikers who are prepared to get up early and have a ton of supplies. Chasm Lake is a short but challenging trail near Longs Peak.
On this 8.5-mile roundtrip route, climbers pass meadows, streams, and picturesque mountains. Nearby Estes Park, a lovely town with a variety of food and hotel options, lies Rocky Mountain National Park. Each vehicle must pay $25 to enter the park. Reminder: During the summer, Rocky Mountain National Park will use a timed permit access system. For further information, go to the national park's website.
- Location: Colorado
