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Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

2.31km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Rocky Mountain National Park is an American national park located approximately 55 mi northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado, within the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The eastern and western slopes of the Continental Divide run directly through the center of the park with the headwaters of the Colorado River located in the park's northwestern region. The main features of the park include mountains, alpine lakes and a wide variety of wildlife within various climates.

Bear Lake Road

Bear Lake Road

2.42km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Bear Lake Road is a 10.5 mile drive from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center starts at 7,840 ft and climbs up to Bear Lake at 9,475 ft.Along the way, you’ll pass trailheads for hiking trails, picnic areas, campgrounds, the Moraine Park Museum and Sprague Lake. There is a large picnic area and The road ends in the Bear Lake parking lot.

Estes Park Aerial Tramway

Estes Park Aerial Tramway

3.29km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

The Estes Park Aerial Tram safely whisks you above the treetops to the summit of Prospect Mountain. Operating daily from the end of May to early September, the tram is one of the few European-style cable cars operating in the United States. Since its inaugural trip, the tramway has ferried more than 3 million people over the tree line and to the mountain's peak.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

3.54km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Rocky Mountain National Park is an American national park located approximately 55 mi northwest of Denver in north-central Colorado. The main features of the park include mountains, alpine lakes and a wide variety of wildlife within various climates and environments, from wooded forests to mountain tundra. The park is one of the most visited in the National Park System, ranking as the third most visited national park in 2015.

Sprague Lake

Sprague Lake

6.31km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Sprague Lake is a 13-acre lake named after Abner Sprague, an early resident of the Estes Park area who ran a game lodge on the this property which is now part of Rocky Mountain National Park. The half-mile walk around the lake is wheelchair accessible and features boardwalks and bridges with views of Flattop Mountain and Hallet Peak. The lake is popular for Brook trout fishing.

Sheep Lakes

Sheep Lakes

6.72km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Sheep Lakes is a large meadow with two small lakes in Horseshoe Park, a flat U-shaped valley located just west of the Fall River Entrance.

Lily Lake and Trail

Lily Lake and Trail

6.88km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Lily Lake is encircled by an easy, one-mile trail that offers stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. The trail is popular with hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers. Lily Lake is a beautiful place to relax and take in the scenery. The trail is well-maintained and features interpretive signage detailing the geological history of the area.

Twin Sisters Peaks

Twin Sisters Peaks

9.32km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

The Twin Sisters Peaks are mountains in Colorado, located in the Front Range in Larimer County, Colorado, straddling Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest. It offers a good choice to acclimize for hikes/climbs up Long's Peak, Pagoda, Chief's Head or Mt. Meeker. as the trail is easy to follow and round trip time will only set one back a couple to three hours. Twin Sisters offers a lot of reward for little commitment.

Bear Lake Colarado

Bear Lake Colarado

9.45km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Bear Lake is a glacially-fed lake in the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, which is located near the summit of the Continental Divide and is surrounded by hiking trails and subalpine meadows. The lake is popular destination for hiking, camping, fishing and offers stunning views of the Rockies, and is home to a variety of wildlife. The beautiful mountains and forests increase the beauty of this lake.

Rainbow Curve Overlook

Rainbow Curve Overlook

9.5km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Rainbow Curve Overlook in Rocky Mountain National Park provides fantastic views of Hidden Valley, Horseshoe Park, Alluvial Fan, Fall River and the Beaver Ponds, and several prominent mountain peaks.Note the light-colored alluvial fan on the north side of the park. It formed in 1982 when Lawn Lake, a small reservoir in the Mummy Range, broke after heavy rain.

Alberta Falls

Alberta Falls

9.55km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Alberta Falls is a 30-foot waterfall located in Rocky Mountain National Park. The falls are accessible via a short hike from the Bear Lake trailhead, and the area is popular with both hikers and photographers. The falls flow over a bed of metamorphic rock, and the water is cold even in summer due to its source high in the Rockies. Visitors can see a variety of plant life in the area, including aspen and Douglas fir trees. Wildlife is also common.

Nymph Lake

Nymph Lake

9.9km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Nymph Lake is the first of three lakes along the excellent Emerald Lake Trail in the Bear Lake section of the park. It is a beautiful spot to catch a sunrise at a very photogenic lake. Nymph Lake is also known for being filled for lily pads later in the summer. HIke to this lake is really interesting and is famous among the hike an d nature lovers.

Dream Lake

Dream Lake

10.46km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Dream Lake is a glacial lake located in Larimer County. Surrounded by towering peaks and evergreen forests, It is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. At the end of the trail, hikers are rewarded with a refreshing dip in the clear waters of Dream Lake. You can enjoy hiking, fishing, picnicking, and camping.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

10.73km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited national parks in the country. With majestic peaks in every direction, wildlife roaming the valleys and some of the most incredible outdoor adventures on the planet, it is no wonder more than three million people flock to the park each year.The main features of the park include mountains, alpine lakes and a wide variety of wildlife within various climates and environments, from wooded forests to mountain tundra.

Emerald Lake Colarado

Emerald Lake Colarado

11.08km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Emerald Lake is a serene and beautiful lake nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Larimer County, Colorado. This idyllic spot is known for its Clear Creek flowing through it and its stunning array of wildflowers. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, and picnicking in this picturesque setting. In addition, the lake is also a popular spot for bird watching. The trail to Emerald Lake is well-marked and relatively level, making it an ideal hike for families and beginners.

Odessa Lake

Odessa Lake

11.31km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Odessa Lake is located 4.15 miles from Bear Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park. Odessa offers great views of Joe Mills Mountain, The Gable, and Little Matterhorn.

The Loch Trail

The Loch Trail

11.32km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Loch Vale is a short hike in Rocky Mountain National Park rewards hikers with a spectacular lake and alpine backdrop. Fantastic spot at sunrise!The main trail continues to the right, but make your way to wherever you feel is the best vantage point of the lake, the views are wonderful.

Thatchtop

Thatchtop

12.44km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Thatchtop is a large peak with a nondescript summit in RMNP and is home to several of the Park's classic mixed and ice routes. It has a spherical summit plateau, located between the spectacular Loch Vale and Glacier Gorge drainages. Most of Thatchtop’s lower slopes are ringed with rugged cliffs while the upper slopes are talus laden, providing easy class 2 hiking.

Chasm Lake

Chasm Lake

12.57km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Chasm Lake is one of the most beautiful lake hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. It offers spectacular views just below the famous Long’s Peak. Visitors will enjoy miles of open tundra and sensational views on the hike to Chasm Lake.

Timberline Falls

Timberline Falls

12.62km from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

This scenic 30-foot waterfall thunders down a small gorge on Glacier Creek, and is named after Alberta Sprague, the wife of Abner Sprague, one of the original settlers in the Estes Park area. One of the iconic attraction in this area and also there are so many thihnsd to see and do.

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Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

1000 US-36, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA

The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is a window into the past. When the center was built in 1967, its design was based on the historic Rocky Mountain National Park Headquarters building that stood at the same site. Today, the visitor center houses a museum that tells the story of the park and its many visitors. In addition to exhibits on the history of the area, It also features interactive displays that allow visitors to explore the park's wildlife and geology.