If landing in Denver incites instant disappointment for anyone expecting to be in the high Rockies and not the high plains, a trip to nearby Rocky Mountain National Park is more than enough to satisfy your dreams of a high alpine adventure.
Colorado’s crown jewel is a truly unforgettable National Park, with over a thousand square kilometers of pristine wilderness for you to explore. The best hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park take you to over 100 peaks, countless alpine lakes and may even include some amazing wildlife viewing, but don’t let the accessibility of this park from major metropolitan areas fool you. Take a wrong turn here and your dream vacation can turn into a disaster.
