Alert: Trail Ridge Road is Closed to Through Travel for the Season
National Park
Rocky Mountain
Elk in winter NPS
Overview
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
1-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private vehicle to enter RMNP for one day only. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Private Vehicle: 35.00
7-Day Vehicle Entrance Pass. This vehicle entrance pass is valid for one vehicle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. All passengers inside the vehicle are covered. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Per Person: 15.00
1-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 1-day only. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Motorcycle: 25.00
1-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This pass is valid for one private motorcycle to enter RMNP for one day only. One pass is good for one motorcycle (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Motorcycle: 30.00
7-Day Motorcycle Entrance Pass. This park entrance pass is valid for one motorcycle to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days (including all riders). Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
Entrance - Per Person: 20.00
7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass. This park entrance fee is for individuals, walk-ins, bicycles, and non-commercial groups to enter RMNP for 7 consecutive days. Park entrance passes may be purchased in person at the any of the park's entrance stations or in advance online at www.recreation.gov.
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Things To Do
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Cross-Country Skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Description
Cross-country skiing can be an enjoyable way to experience the winter season at Rocky. There is typically enough snow for skiing beginning in December through late March. Visit the west side of the park and enjoy a variety of cross-country skiing terrain.
Park entrance fees are requied to enter the park. There are no additional fees for Cross-Country Skiing.
Hiking with Traction Devices
Free
Description
Enjoy the winter wonderland that Rocky has to offer from late October to early June. When there is hard-packed snow and ice on the trails, don't forget to use traction devices!
Junior Ranger Headquarters at Hidden Valley will open for the season beginning on Saturday, May 18. Hidden Valley is on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park along Trail Ridge Road, approximately 8 miles from the Fall River and Beaver Meadows entrances to the park.
Park entrance fees are required to enter all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. Park entrance fees can be purchased in person at any of the park's entrance stations.
Lily Lake Trail
$
Description
Lily Lake Loop is a 0.8 mile loop trail with excellent views of Lily Lake and nearby mountain peaks.
A park entrance fee is required to enter all areas of Rocky Mountain National Park. To purchase your park entrance fee, visit https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74291.
More Images
Bull elk are fighting in winterFront entry to the Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterWhite-tailed Ptarmigan is perched on snow. It's feathers are mostly white with speckles of brown.A group is cross-country skiing in RMNPTwo people are snowshoeing in RMNP on a snow-covered trailView of the Sprague Lake Boardwalk covered with snow
