Location: Northern Colorado, 80 mi. NW of Denver
Area: 275,761 acres
Major Attractions: 72 peaks over 12,000 ft., high alpine lakes, tundra, the Continental Divide
Miles of Trail: 300+
My Favorite Parts: Marmots, Swimming in cold lakes after backpacking
Website: http://www.nps.gov/romo/
Named for a mountain range that spans the continent, Rocky Mountain National Park always feels smaller than it should be. It is way down the list of national parks ranked by size, and this can make finding a longer backpacking route a little tricky. The park does have lots of great day hikes and some longer trails that leave the park. The mountains and high alpine lakes are the main attraction here and they can be enjoyed all seasons of the year.
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| Thunder Lake |
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| "Path" to the Pass - Continental Divide |
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| Bighorn Sheep near Continental Divide - By Rob Waeger |
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| Thunder Lake |
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| Smoke over Thunder Lake |
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| Trails of Arkansas Doing a Handstand - By Katharyn Daniel |
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