Travel & Places To Stay

Hotel

YMCA of the Rockies

We have reserved several rooms at the Wind River Lodge on the property. Please use the link below or call for reservations. http://www.reseze.net/cassets/mkt/YMCA/landingpage/866473.html The YMCA also has cabins to choose from, but can NOT be booked until April 1 for non-members of the YMCA and January 1 for members of the YMCA. The rates will go down by $15 per night if you decide to join the YMCA. You can make your reservations online on April 1 beginning at 6AM and over the phone (888-613-9622) beginning at 8AM (Mountain Time). Prices will vary depending on the accommodation you choose.

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Shuttle

Estes Park Shuttle

October 9, 2020 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

If you choose not to get a rental car: There is a shuttle service called Estes Park Shuttle. It will pick you up from the airport and drop you off right at the YMCA where you can check into your room, and then back to your terminal at the airport. Pricing is $85 round trip per person, and $45 one way per person. The shuttle times are as follows: https://www.estesparkshuttle.com/

Flight

Denver International Airport

There is not an airport in Estes Park, so the best place for incoming and outgoing flights is in Denver International Airport (DIA). Estes Park is roughly a 1.5/2 hour drive from there! We highly recommend an SUV or AWD vehicle if winter weather occurs. Please check out the Estes Park Shuttle if you are not planning on getting a rental car!

Travel Note

RMNP Wild Life & Trail Etiquette

The Rocky Mountain National Park (and Estes Park) is home to many animals, including Ground Squirrels, Owls, Deer, Civets, Elk, Mountain Lions and Black Bears. Please be "Bear Aware" on this trip. Do not leave food in cars, windows should remain shut when you are not in your car and room. Dispose of trash in the proper receptacles. Remember to stay away from these animals and use the zoom on your camera to get closer pictures.

Travel Note

Altitude Sickness

The YMCA of the Rockies is located above 8,000 ft. Higher altitudes can cause headaches and shortness of breath. In order to reduce these symptoms drink plenty of water and limit physical activity for the first 24 hours. If you experience these symptoms, try this: drink half a bottle of Gatorade, then fill the bottle with water back to the top and continue drinking the mixture. Please also be aware of your alcohol consumption as it will hit you harder at this elevation.

Travel Note

Estes Park

Estes Park is a small town. The only chain stores we have are a Safeway and Dollar General. No Walmart! It is best to stock up on everything you need on the way from Denver to Estes Park (Plenty of grocery stores on the way). There is one taxi driver in Estes park and NO ubers.