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Rocky Mountain National Park
Trail Ridge Road Tours

Wednesdays in July & August 2008

Rocky Mountain Transit Management in conjunction with Rocky Mountain National Park will be offering a 5 hour interpretive tour of Trail Ridge Road. The tour will leave the Estes Park Visitors Center at 9:45 a.m. for the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The tour will begin at 10:00 a.m. from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The tour will stop at the following locations:

  • Many Parks Curve
  • Rainbow Curve
  • Lava Cliffs
  • Alpine Visitor Center-Passengers will be allowed one hour for lunch
  • Forest Canyon Overlook

Ample time will be allowed at all stops for photographs and viewing.

Rocky Mountain National Park personnel will be onboard to describe the history and geologic wonders of the highest continuously paved road in North America. They will also be available to answer any questions.

The cost for adults is $20. Youths 16 and under $10. Children not occupying a seat are free. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Book Store. Cash or checks accepted only, no credit cards. For further information please call 970-577-7477.

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Did You Know?
The Nerd Herd (aka research volunteers) gave more than 8,500 hours to the park in 2005. These citizen scientists help monitor the health of our resources including bears, elk, plants, hummingbirds, glaciers, and butterflies.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2008 at 16:06 EST