Rocky Mountain National Park

Alpine lakes and the highest paved through road in the US.

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Day 1

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Estes Park · Activity
Permits and trail conditions.
Checking hours…Source: Park Service
Bear Lake to Nymph Lake
Rocky Mountain NP · Hike
Short climb to a lily-covered lake.
Allow 1 hr · easy
Checking hours…Source: Park Service
Sprague Lake
Rocky Mountain NP · Viewpoint
Flat loop with peak reflections.
Checking hours…Source: Park Service

Day 2

Forest Canyon Overlook
Trail Ridge Road · Viewpoint
Above treeline, short walk.
Checking hours…Source: Wikipedia
Alpine Visitor Center
Rocky Mountain NP · Activity
Tundra views at nearly 12,000 ft.
Checking hours…Source: Park Service

Where to stay

Estes Park lodging
Next to the main entrance.

Good to know

Timed-entry reservations have been required in summer; check before you go.
Trail Ridge Road closes in winter.

Written by the Wayfellow team, last checked October 9, 2026. Hours are looked up live from the Park Service, Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap. Drive times aren't shown until you copy the plan. Confirm hours, fees, permits and road status before you go.

Place data: OpenStreetMap contributors, via Geoapify