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When is the best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?

I’m a huge national parks guru, and I’ve visited 21 in my lifetime. I’m planning a trip to Colorado, but I want to make sure I visit the Rockies at the right time. What’s the best time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Located just 70 miles outside of
Denver
, Rocky Mountain National Park is a natural treasure just a short drive from more urbanized sections of
Colorado
. Despite its close proximity to Denver, you still want to plan your trip so that you can explore more easily. The best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park is in the summer. During this time, the snow is gone, the temperatures are warm, and you can experience all that the park has to offer.
Here are some of the best attractions within the park:
  • Get panoramic views of the mountains on the 48-mile Trail Ridge Road, which takes you from Estes Park to Grand Lake. Pro Tip: If you’re a fan of The Shining, travel to the hotel from the movie, which you can find in Estes Park.
  • Take the three-mile Emerald Lake Trail. This trail takes you through pine forests, alpine lakes, and mountains that are picture-worthy at every turn.
  • Hike up to Mills Lake. This five-mile, one-way hike takes you past babbling brooks, waterfalls, and forest until you reach the stunning Mills Lake.
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