Trail ridge road colorado

The tallest paved road in the United States is Trail Ridge Road, located in Rocky Mountain National Park. It covers 48 miles between Estes Park and Grand Lake and reaches a peak at 12,183 feet. You’ll drive above the treeline into a rocky, alpine landscape that is decorated with wildflowers. There’s also wildlife to see and a visitor’s center. Driving Trail Ridge Road is a must-do if you are visiting Rocky Mountain National Park. When I did this scenic drive, we started in Estes Park and…

I’m so excited to share my Trail Ridge Road experience with you today! First of all if you have no idea what Trail Ridge Road is, it’s the highest paved road in any United States National Park. Peaking at 12,183 feet, Trail Ridge Road offers breathtaking views, but it can be very intimidating for those...

Planning to take on Rocky Mountain National Park’s Trail Ridge Road? These are the tips you need, from someone who’s made the trip many times.

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Explore the best stops on Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience breathtaking views, wildlife, and scenic highlights along this iconic drive.

Running through the middle of the mountains, you're guaranteed unbeatable views.

The single day road trip is one I think too few people get a chance to appreciate but the environs of Trail Ridge Road make the perfect one day excursion.

Buckle up for a quick road trip featuring breathtaking views, plenty of photo-ops, and Rocky Mountain wildlife. Here's what you need to know before taking a scenic drive on Trail Ridge Road.

Sunrise along the Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. The highway through the park in Colorado is the highest elevation trip in the country. With several miles of the road above 12,000 feet the highway takes visitors through an alpine tundra for a unique experience only witnessed in the Lower 48. You would have to travel to the Arctic Circle to visit an ecosystem such as this. Photo by Kyle Spradley | © Kyle Spradley Photography | www.kspradleyphoto.com

Driving Trail Ridge Road is one of the best things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park, and one of the most scenic drives in the United States! Connecting the towns of Estes Park in the east to Grand Lake in the west, Trail Ridge Road winds 48 miles over mountain passes, past countless miles