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Rocky Mountain National Park
Trail Ridge Road Tours
Photo Trail Ridge Road in autumn near Hidden Valley

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Tuesdays & Wednesdays June 30-August 26

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 $22. Youths 16 and under $11. 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.

a photo of a search and rescue  

Did You Know?
In 2004 there were 190 Search and Rescue incidents in the park, a very small number considering there were about 3 million visitors to the park in that same time period.

Last Updated: June 04, 2009 at 14:57 EST