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Rocky Mountain Day Hikes
Rocky Mountain Day Hikes
This website explores the trails of
Rocky Mountain National Park,
one of the premier hiking parks of the world.
Rocky Mountain National Park,
one of the premier hiking parks of the world.
"The essence of nature guiding is to travel gracefully rather than arrive." ~ Enos Mills
Know Before You Go
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Trail Condition Reports
2/19 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-60", Wild Basin-50", Lake Irene-76"
1/17 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-24", Wild Basin-27", Lake Irene-46" 12/6 - Snow Depth: Bear Lake-13", Wild Basin-15", Lake Irene-21" Traction devices recommended for all trails.
Lake Haiyaha - Snow-covered with little “trail” area, slippery and avalanche-prone.
Sky Pond - Traverses an avalanche-prone area and a waterfall, which it is icy.
Mills Lake - Traction devices made the hike comfortable.
Fern Lake - The area drifts significantly in winter in the burned area.
Trail Ridge Road - Cross-country ski conditions on were very good.
Longs Peak - Winter conditions have taken over. Any venture will require proper winter equipment, route-finding skills, and knowledge of winter travel. Expect to encounter snow and ice, extremely cold temperatures, avalanche hazards, and high winds.
West Side Trails - 20-inch near Kawuneeche Visitor Center. All trails snowy.
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Alpine Visitor Ctr Web Cam - 1/27
Avalanche on Upper Kieners, NPS Photo
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RMNP Updates
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1/17 - Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are Accepting Applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship
Applications will be accepted through Sunday, February 16, 2025. 11/19 - Rocky Mountain National Park Announces the Opening of the 2025 Artist-in-Residence Application
Applications will close at 11:59 p.m. MST on January 31, 2025 |
Visit the Rocky Mountain National Park website for more information on
Trail Conditions, Shuttle Bus Info, Webcams, and Alpine Visitor Center Weather
Trail Conditions, Shuttle Bus Info, Webcams, and Alpine Visitor Center Weather
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Rocky Mountain National Park is a hikers paradise offering spectacular mountain terrain for hikers at all levels.
Enjoy exploring the hikes on this website.
Complete trail profiles, photos, and videos for more than 75 trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Enjoy exploring the hikes on this website.
Complete trail profiles, photos, and videos for more than 75 trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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