Things To Do
Rocky Mountain National Park
We'd recommend buying an entry pass in advance if you are interested in visiting! Details below: In order to access RMNP, you will need both a park entry pass (Park permits can be purchased as a day pass, week-long, annual, multi-park, etc) as well as a timed entry reservation (must register for this separately). Permits can be purchased at the Gate, and timed entry reservations from https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910 . Timed Entry Reservations can be purchased beginning May 1st. More information can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm You can also access RMNP without a timed entry pass if you enter before the gates are manned. - General Entry into RMNP is available prior to 9:00 AM - Specific entry to the Bear Lake Corridor prior to 5:00 AM
Recommended Hikes within RMNP
- Gem Lake (different Park entrance) - Bear Lake and on (to Dream, Nymph, and Emerald) - Lily Lake or Lily Mountain (different Park entrance) - Alberta Falls
Recommended Hikes Outside of RMNP
- Lake Estes Trail (flat, paved) - Lumpy Ridge Loop - Kruger Rock - Intermediate: Twin Sisters or Estes Cone
'Best of' Estes Park - Food & Drink
- Burgers: Boss Burgers for a casual stop, Penelope's downtown - Breakfast: Notchtop Cafe - Coffee: Kind Coffee or Coffee on the Rocks - Best Mexican: Ed's Cantina - Best Brewery: Avant Garde, Full Throttle - Best Bar: The Wheel Bar, The Barrel - Best Liquor Store: Rambo's Longhorn Liquors
'Best of' Estes Park - Activities
- Horseback Riding: Jackson Stables (at the YMCA) - Place for Kids: The YMCA, Fun City - Best Mountain Activities: RMNP Tours, Mountain Coaster - Best Putt Putt: Cascades Mini Golf - Best Massage: Affinity Wellness & Spa - Best Day Activities: Lake Estes