Basics
- Location:
- In Rocky Mountain National Park, northwest of Denver
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Surface:
- Paved
- Length:
- 53 miles
- Time:
- 2 to 4 hours
- Season:
- Year-round, weather permitting
Description
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.
Details
Location:
In Rocky Mountain National Park, northwest of Denver
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Paved
Length:
53 miles
Time:
2 to 4 hours
There is a lot to stop and do along the way, so plan extra time accordingly
There is a lot to stop and do along the way, so plan extra time accordingly
Main Roads:
US-34 W
Season:
Year-round, weather permitting
Camping Info
Aspenglen, Glacier Basin, Longs Peak, Moraine Park, Timber Creek