Just minutes from the hotel, Rocky Mountain National Park is comprised of 415 square miles of some of America’s most beautiful mountain terrain. While RMNP is known to offer a wide variety of activities, including fishing, camping, picnicking, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, sledding, snowmobiling and more, most visitors come for the sightseeing. In particular, guests enjoy the gorgeous views that can be enjoyed from Trail Ridge Road. Known as a “scenic wonder road of the world” and nationally recognized as an “All-American Road”, Trail Ridge Road is Rocky Mountain National Park’s highway to the sky, traversing 48 miles atop the ridges and mountaintops of Northern Colorado. Immediately climbing 4,000 feet in a matter of minutes, this scenic drive twists and turns for several miles finally cresting above the tree line to a high point of 12,183 feet.
As a resort guest, you will find Estes Park activities in abundance. From the hotel’s lakeside fire pits, outdoor grills, and morning through evening dining everything you need is in one place. For a breath of fresh air, visit the adjacent marina for boat rentals and try Lake Estes fishing, enjoy a 3.8-mile cruise around the lake, or go horseback riding in Estes Park. Hiking, biking, and climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park are also popular.
The Downtown area is the perfect basecamp for adventure, boasting more than 300 shops that showcase everything from handmade local goods to outdoor gear to good food and drink. It’s become a destination for art lovers, foodies, and craft beer enthusiasts alike. And with it, all comes those incredible views that attract visitors from around the world. The Estes Park Resort is only a 1.5 mile drive from the downtown area. You may also walk the path around the lake, which is only 1 mile to downtown Estes Park.