Rocky Mountain Resorts Blog

We’re getting closer to the most colorful time of the year! Every fall, many travelers head to Colorado to see the gorgeous hues take over and Estes Park is a top destination to see the fall foliage. Check out our fall foliage tips to better plan your visit to Estes Park and the greater Colorado area. Don’t forget your camera! When to visit It’s hard to determine in advance when...

Enjoy some high-flying adventures in Estes Park with our adventures with altitude. From the aerial tramway to whitewater rafting, we’ve got it all! Plan an epic summer vacation exploring Estes Park and gaining some impressive elevation. Aerial tramway An easy way for everyone to gain some elevation in Estes Park is to take a ride on the Aerial Tramway! The tram takes riders to the summit of Prospect Mountain where...

Rocky Mountain National Park is wonderful to explore by hiking but we want to make sure you make it back to your Estes Park cabin safely! We’ve outlined some of our top hiking safety tips and hiking etiquette reminders before you hit the trail. Check conditions Check the trail and weather conditions on the day of your hike to ensure there are no closures or impacted trails. Keep a close...

We know spring is almost upon us and most people are getting ready to retire their winter gear in favor of warmer weather wear. But, March and early April can be some of the snowiest months in Estes Park and a perfect time to explore Rocky Mountain National Park by snowshoeing! If you’ve never thought of snowshoeing before or don’t know what to expect, we’ve outlined some great snowshoeing tips...

Snow is one of the best reasons to explore Rocky Mountain National Park! Whether you’ve got winter hiking boots, snowshoes, or cross-country skis, here are some of our favorite winter trails! Snowshoeing When the snow is fluffy and falling, strap on your snowshoes and hit the trails in Rocky Mountain National Park! Prime snowshoeing season is from December to March. Don’t forget – we offer snowshoes for rent, free with...

Did you know that early spring can bring some of our best snow? And around here, we don’t let the snowfall interfere with our outdoor recreation! Snowshoeing trails in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park offer a family-friendly activity that’s open to all skill levels. Plus, we offer free snowshoe rental to our guests so there’s no excuse not to try it! Plan to add snowshoeing to your to-dos...

As a follow-up to our moderate hikes to try this summer, we’re rounding out our list with our favorite difficult summer hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Mt. Ida First on the list is the 9.6-mile roundtrip to Mt. Ida! Located off the Poudre Lake Trailhead off of Trail Ridge Road and just on the “other” side of the Continental Divide, this trail offers some serious elevation gain at just over...

In our last blog post, we highlighted three of our favorite easy hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. This post will focus on moderate summer hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park or near Estes Park for visitors looking for a bit more of a challenge during their Colorado vacation. Loch Vale This 5.9-mile trail (roundtrip) off the Glacier Gorge Trailhead is a wonderful moderate hike with a beautiful payoff at...

We often get asked for advice on navigating the many trails within Rocky Mountain National Park and surrounding Estes Park. We love sharing tips and tricks for visitors so we thought we’d share with you our three favorite easy summer hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park. We’ll start off with easy trails for those that want to hike as soon as they’re in the park, but want some time to...