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Trail Ridge Road / Beaver Meadow Road

The main route through Rocky Mountain National Park, this national scenic byway has some of the most stunning overlooks in the western United States. The paved road stretches between Estes Park and Grand Lake.


 The Basics

Location: In Rocky Mountain National Park, northwest of Denver
Setting: Mountainous
Surface: Paved
Length: 53 miles
Time to Allow: 2 to 4 hours
There is a lot to stop and do along the way, so plan extra time accordingly
Camping Info: Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, Longs Peak, Moraine Park, Timber Creek
Season: Year-round, weather permitting



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