Making plans to visit Rocky this Memorial Day weekend? There are many things to see and do throughout the park!
Have you reserved your timed entry? Timed entry reservations go into effect beginning on Friday, May 24. Additional permits will be released on Recreation.gov beginning at 7 p.m. MDT tonight, Thursday May 23. Depending on where in the park and what time you are visiting, you may not need a timed entry reservation. To learn more, visit https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086910.
𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘆:
- Get outside and enjoy a hike to Adams Falls, explore the Coyote Valley Trail, or the Green Mountain Trail.
- Take a step back in time at the Holzwarth Historic Site. Beginning this Saturday, May 25, several historic buildings will be open to the public between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
- Enjoy a ranger program! There are several to choose from. Stop at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center to learn more.
𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘆:
- Take a scenic drive to Moraine Park or Bear Lake. Along the way, stop at the Moraine Park Discovery Center.
- Enjoy a stroll on the Alluvial Fan Trail and the scenic views of the Roaring River
- Take a hike up Deer Mountain
- Have a picnic at Endovalley or Hidden Valley Picnic Areas. There are many picnic areas across the park to choose from.
- Are there Junior Rangers in your group? Stop at Junior Ranger Headquarters, located at Hidden Valley.
- Drive to the Wild Basin Entrance and take a hike to Ouzel Falls. Wild Basin Road is open to the summer trailhead.
If planning to explore any high elevation destinations in RMNP, including walking around Bear Lake, be prepared for winter-like conditions. There are over 30 inches of snow and ice on the Bear Lake Loop Trail. Wear warm winter clothing and waterproof boots. Traction devices and hiking poles are advised. For higher elevation areas, snowshoes may be needed.
Enjoy spring in the Rocky Mountains!
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From Montana to New Mexico, the American Rockies stretch for more than a thousand miles. Within this spectacular mountain range are thousands of miles of hiking trails. With such an overwhelming number of options, how will you find and choose the most scenic and rewarding hikes?
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