A timed entry permit is required to be booked in advance for entry into Rocky Mountain National Park. You can drive Trail Ridge Road or access numerous hikes including the popular Emerald Lake Trail. The main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is located 4 miles west of downtown Estes Park.
Boulder, Colorado is about an hour from Estes Park, which is perfect if you want to explore a bit! While you’re there, hike the Chautauqua Trail, browse the shops downtown, and enjoy some local craft beer.
Denver is where we currently live! It is about 1.5 hours from Estes Park and is the largest city in Colorado. Some of our favorite restaurants are Work & Class, Los Carboncitos, and MAKfam. If you’re looking for memorable activities in Denver, be sure to check out line dancing at the Grizzly Rose, explore the immersive art at Meow Wolf, and take in a concert or hike at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater.