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A ride
from Denver leads along a route of grand views of the
Continental Divide, passing Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt
National Forests, and the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, before arriving at the
gate to the Rocky Mountain National Park, the gem of Colorado's parks.
Established in 1918 this is Colorado's oldest scenic byway from which lead
numerous small roads to high-country lakes,
trailheads, campgrounds, the Moffat Tunnel's east portal, and ghost towns at Hesse and Apex.
Despite the incredible scenery this road brings, it is still only a prelude to
what is to come one you enter the Rocky Mountain National Park and its Trail
Ridge Road. Soaring
to an elevation of 12,183 feet, Trail Ridge Road slices through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, entering a
world of rare alpine beauty. Distant peaks loom in all directions, while
fragrant wildflowers blanket the tundra in mid-summer. This is your opportunity
to catch a glimpse of elk, bighorn sheep, and other wildlife traversing the meadows and
crags. Higher than any paved through-road in the country, this cliff-hugging
highway is as impressive for its engineering as for its stunning vistas. You
can't find a road like this one anywhere outside of Colorado - your chance to
experience the true Rocky Mountain High!
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trip of up to 8-hours involving many stops to enjoy views and the
wilderness ambiance, and factoring in a lunch stop (cost not included). In the
Rocky Mountain National Park we make short walks to view points; in
summary, an unmatched Rocky Mountain experience and one of the finest
Colorado day trips.
Tour Option: 1 night / 2 days with overnight in historic Estes Park,
Granby, Winter Park or Georgetown.
Add-on Options: St. Mary Glacier, Mt
Evans, Black Hawk and Central City Ghost Towns and Casinos
Any tour can be customized per
your wish, either combining it with additional Colorado destination or tailoring
in activities such as hiking, rafting or fishing - email us your request! |
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