Cub Lake with reflections. Yellow and brown grasses line the edge of the lake.

Colorado · West

Rocky Mountain
National Park

Photo: NPS/J.Marino · Original photo

Some places change your perspective.

Alpine tundra above Trail Ridge Road.

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.

Park information: National Park Service.

LocationColorado
Designated1915
Coordinates40.34°, -105.68°

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