Wildlife can be seen throughout Rocky Mountain National Park
The fall foliage is spectacular in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
On the north edge of Grand Lake, Colorado, sits Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the most spectacular and popular national parks in the United States. Here are some facts about the park:
416 square miles in size, encompassing 265,769 acres of wilderness
359 miles of trails, originating from 35 trailheads
150 lakes
476 miles of creeks and streams, including the headwaters of the Colorado River
5 drive-in campgrounds, with 585 campsites
200 backcountry camping sites
900 species of plants
281 types of birds, including the broadtailed hummingbird, mountain bluebird, osprey and peregrine falcon
60 species of mammals, including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, mule deer, black bears and coyote
3,000 elk reside in Rocky Mountain National Park during the summer
The highest, continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, connects Grand Lake to Estes Park, and reaches 12,183 feet
The Continental Divide runs through Rocky Mountain National Park – the line that divides the flow of water between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans
Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers
There are five visitor centers in Rocky Mountain National Park, which offer:
Ranger-led programs (talks, nature walks and bird walks)
Interactive exhibits detailing past and present landscapes
Children’s discovery rooms
Bookstores
Free movies and slide shows
3D orientation maps
Life-sized wildlife displays
Interpretive programs
On your way in or out of Rocky Mountain National Park, check out the shopping, dining, lodging and recreational activities Grand Lake, Colorado has to offer!
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