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Family Weekender: Denver
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| Sky's the limit at Rocky Mountain National Park |
Activity: Hiking, fishing
Age Levels: all ages
Hours from Denver: 1
Getting There: Take U.S. 36 through Boulder, following signs to Estes Park and the east entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Follow signs to the Bear Lake trailhead.
Contact:
http://www.nps.gov/romo
Sure, you've been over Trail Ridge Road, but when was the last time you took the whole family on a hike through gorgeous, breathtaking?
Sky's the limit at
Rocky Mountain National Park
This 1.6-mile trail zigzags up the south side of a moraine, passing several life zones. An aspen forest gives way to lodge pole pines as the trail ascends. From the northwest shore of the lake is a fabulous photo-op: majestic Long's Peak.
The trail is easy or moderate, but very little ones might be asking for a ride on Mom's or Pop's shoulders halfway through. Take this trail in the morning or late afternoon. Midday can be a bit hot.
Published: 28 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.
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