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More Areas In Rocky Mountain National Park Reopen

More Areas In Rocky Mountain National Park Reopen

Additional areas in Rocky Mountain National Park will reopen after being closed since October 22, due to the East Troublesome Fire. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 14, US 36 past the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to Deer Ridge Junction will reopen, including the Beaver Meadows Entrance Station. On the east side of the park Trail Ridge Road is open to Many Parks Curve. The ongoing road construction project between Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Deer Ridge Junction will continue again on Monday, November 16; visitors should expect up to 20-minute delays from 7 am to 5 pm.

Rocky Mountain National Park Remains Closed

Rocky Mountain National Park Remains Closed

All of Rocky Mountain National Park remains closed. It is unknown when the park will reopen. Once it does reopen, only some areas of the park will be accessible based upon safety and fire behavior.

Timed Entry Permit Reservation System To End On October 13, 2020

Timed Entry Permit Reservation System To End On October 13, 2020

Rocky Mountain National Park will be modifying park operations beginning on October 13, 2020, ending the timed entry permit reservation system that has been in place since June 4. Timed entry permit reservations will be in place through October 12.

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park

Beginning on July 27 through September 24, the Alluvial Fan area in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed for major trail work. This closure will be in effect on weekends as well. Due to materials and equipment staging, there will very limited parking available on the west side and the east side parking area will be closed. In September, the west side parking area will have additional closures tied to an exclosure fence project.

Phase II of RMNP Reopening

Phase II of RMNP Reopening

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the country. To increase park access while providing the public a reasonable opportunity to comply with health guidelines, the park will temporarily implement a timed entry system effective at the beginning of Phase Two on June 4. The park will cease using this system in later phases of the reopening.

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park

In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Rocky Mountain National Park will begin a phased reopening on May 27, with limited services including basic park road and trail access. Visitor centers will remain closed. Many outlying areas will reopen, however the Wild Basin area will remain closed to all public access during this initial phase.

Rocky Mountain National Park Opening

Rocky Mountain National Park Opening

In accordance with guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state and local public health authorities, Rocky Mountain National Park plans to increase recreational access and services on May 27. Rocky Mountain National Park continues to work with the State of Colorado to follow the “Safer at Home” guidance as well as with county and local officials as these changes are implemented. Rocky Mountain National Park is located in Larimer, Grand and Boulder counties.

Press Coverage: Park City Magazine Online

Press Coverage: Park City Magazine Online

The article, titled “Winter Sojourn: 5 Reasons to Visit Estes Park” highlights activities to do throughout the winter on a trip to Estes Park.

Press Coverage: Living Magazine

Press Coverage: Living Magazine

The article, titled “Picking It Up” is a feature story about winter adventure in Estes Park including snowshoeing and ice climbing.

Trip Feature: Little Swiss Alps

Trip Feature: Little Swiss Alps

Learn about the Ultimate Outdoor Rock Climbing Experience in Estes Park, CO. Created for those who want a private climbing day, in a wilderness setting with EPIC VIEWS, away from the crowds! Check out this climbing adventure we like to call the Little Swiss Alps.