Category:Rocky Mountain National Park

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Hiking Trails in Rocky Mountain National Park

Designated as a National Park in 1915, this living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides visitors with opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.

The Rocky Mountain National Park hiking trails described here provide a variety of opportunities to enjoy this gem of the Rocky Mountains. From a leisurely stroll around Bear Lake, a short hike to Alberta Falls, or one of the longer, more strenuous hikes to the more distant lakes and peaks, Rocky Mountain National Park has a variety of terrain and distances to satify the novice hiker to the most experienced mountaineer.

For seasonal information and updates on activities in the park, please check the Coloradohikingtrails Blog (search for "Rocky Mountain National Park" labels) or the National Park Service Rocky Mountain National Park web site.

PETS ARE PROHIBITED ON THE TRAILS OR ANYWHERE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. RANGERS STRICTLY ENFORCE PARK REGULATIONS!