![]() NPS Photo/Biddle Bicycling in Rocky Mountain National Park is a breathtaking experience. To protect yourself, others, and the park, review and follow the rules and suggestions on this page. Have a fun, safe ride! FeesEach bicyclist is required to have a "per person" entrance pass or be covered under an annual or lifetime pass, which covers the owner and up to three additional cyclists. Passes require photo identification to verify ownership. 1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass - $30.00 Valid for date of purchase. Covers single, non-commercial vehicle with capacity of less than 16 passengers. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. 1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass - $15.00 Valid for date of purchase. Applies to walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. 1-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass - $25.00 Valid for date of purchase. Covers one motorcycle. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. 7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass - $35.00 Rocky Entrance Fee - vehicle entrance pass valid for 7 consecutive days Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. 7-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass - $30.00 Rocky Entrance Fee - motorcycle entrance pass valid for 7 consecutive days. Purchasing at the park's entrance stations? Credit/debit cards only. Visitors with cash only may purchase park entrance passes from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Nature Store located at Beaver Meadows, Fall River, or Kawuneeche Visitor Centers. Rules of the Road
Group RidesTo obtain a permit, contact the Concessions Management Specialist at 970 586-1209. A Special Use Permit is required when any of these conditions exist:
Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road![]() Trail Ridge Road is a paved highway that crosses the park from east to west. Elevations range from 7,800–12,183 feet, with 11 miles above treeline (see elevation profile below). Road shoulders are narrow, guardrails are few, and some drop-offs are steep. Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road remain open to bicycles April 1 to November 30 (except during maintenance and emergency closures). However, the road is only maintained and regularly patrolled from Memorial Day weekend until the first major snow in mid-autumn; use at your own risk. When Old Fall River Road is open to vehicles, bicycles must travel in the same direction as traffic, which is uphill/westbound only. ![]() Other Park RoadsBicycles are prohibited on the Grand Ditch Road and on all trails except for a two-mile segment of the East Shore Trail near Grand Lake. E-bikes are prohibited on the Grand Ditch Road and on all trails including the East Shore Trail. Bicycles and e-bikes are permitted on all roads open to motor vehicles (paved and dirt) unless otherwise posted. Roads are narrow with few or no shoulders and no designated bicycle lanes, so ride with care. After autumn road closures:
Lodging, Rentals, and FacilitiesThere is no lodging in the park, and camping is allowed only in campgrounds. Bicycles are not available for rent in the park. Lodging and bicycle rental, repair, sales, and tours are available in nearby communities. There are bike racks at visitor centers but no bike racks on shuttle buses. At trailheads, if no bike rack is available, cyclists may carry their bike into the woods and lock it to something out of sight (like a tree) as long as no harm is done to that object. Cyclists may not lock bikes to signs or trailhead bulletin boards. If you plan to leave your bike overnight, you must get a dash tag from the Wilderness Office and tape it to your bike. Items left over 24 hours are considered abandoned. Permits are required for all overnight wilderness camping. The park assumes no liability for bikes or other property left unattended. Safety TipsSafety is your responsibility. Cycle at your own risk. Ride Early Be Prepared for Steep and Narrow Roads Watch Out for Drivers Be Prepared for Mountain Weather Wear the Right Clothing and Gear Always Carry Food and Water Remember: You're at Altitude Don't Count on Cell Phones |
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Last updated: July 6, 2020