Estes Park is at the North Entrance (Fall River Entrance) of Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy easy to challenging hiking and climbing or a scenic drive! There are public and private tours available for purchase as well. Easy & Scenic Walks - Bear Lake Loop & Sprague Lake Loop: Short, accessible lake loops perfect for families. Alpine Ridge Trail: Short but high-altitude walk with expansive views. Wild Basin Trails (Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades): Beautiful waterfalls accessible via easier trails. Popular & Moderate Hikes - Emerald Lake Trail: Classic, passes Nymph & Dream Lakes to Emerald Lake; moderate difficulty with great views. Deer Mountain: Offers fantastic panoramas of the surrounding peaks; moderate climb. Lumpy Ridge Trail (Gem Lake): Unique rock formations with a destination lake; moderate. Please be sure to check road conditions and weather prior to adventuring as passes/trails may be closed dependent on current conditions.
Head to The Stanley Hotel for a curated whiskey tasting experience
Have a beer at the oldest brewery in town!
Sample wines from Colorado-grown grapes like Merlot, Syrah, Viognier, and Riesling. Their tasing rooms has great views of the Rockies with samplings of gourmet cheese and jams from Colorado makers. There’s live music every Friday night as well for those wanting an extended weekend!
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