Driving through Estes Park/Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park
Jul 15th, 2002, 06:45 AM
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It took me a total of 3 hours to drive the Trail Ridge Road west from Estes Park to 70. I only stopped for photos a few times & not for very long.
We did a great hike in the Park up to Bear Lake -- pretty short & moderate, but great views.
The food at the Black Canyon Inn's restaurant was very good.
We did a great hike in the Park up to Bear Lake -- pretty short & moderate, but great views.
The food at the Black Canyon Inn's restaurant was very good.
Jul 15th, 2002, 10:44 AM
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If you are coming at a time that Trail Ridge Road will be open, that's a definite don't miss. Even if part of the road is closed, drive as much of it as you can.
A hike of a few hours would be another don't miss, but which hike will depend on the season and how acclimated you are to the altitude. I usually stop by a visitors' center and ask a ranger for suggestions.
I have enjoyed hikes near Bear Lake, the hike up to Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes, also a more challenging hike up to the Odessa Lake area. I haven't enjoyed hikes on the west side of the divide as much. If you do a hike in the vicinity of Bear Lake, you probably can't go wrong.
A hike of a few hours would be another don't miss, but which hike will depend on the season and how acclimated you are to the altitude. I usually stop by a visitors' center and ask a ranger for suggestions.
I have enjoyed hikes near Bear Lake, the hike up to Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes, also a more challenging hike up to the Odessa Lake area. I haven't enjoyed hikes on the west side of the divide as much. If you do a hike in the vicinity of Bear Lake, you probably can't go wrong.
Jul 15th, 2002, 02:57 PM
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As someone noted before, drive UP the Fall River Road (should be open by now) to Trail Ridge Road, then continue on to the Continental Divide. Then go back via the Trail Ridge Road. This should be a good four to six hour drive, including time for photos. If you still have time, drive to Bear Lake, and at least walk around the Lake. Hike to Alberta Falls for a better scene.
