Rocky Mountain NP Trail Ridge Road Scenic Driving Tour
$14.99
Rocky Mountain NP Trail Ridge Road Scenic Driving Tour
Trail Ridge Road Scenic Drive
America's Highway Above the Clouds
If there's one road that captures the grandeur of Rocky Mountain National Park, it's Trail Ridge Road.
This extraordinary 48-mile scenic drive crosses the Continental Divide, climbs above 12,000 feet, and takes travelers through one of the largest alpine tundra ecosystems in the continental United States. Along the way, you'll pass elk-filled meadows, glacial valleys, ancient Indigenous travel routes, breathtaking overlooks, and windswept tundra that feels more like Alaska than Colorado.
Known as the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road connects Estes Park on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park with Grand Lake on the west, offering some of the most spectacular mountain scenery anywhere in North America.
Why Visit Trail Ridge Road?
In a single drive you'll experience:
Rocky Mountain National Park
Continental Divide crossings
Alpine tundra above treeline
Forest Canyon Overlook
Ute Trail
Alpine Visitor Center
Poudre Lake
Kawuneeche Valley
Colorado River headwaters
Moose and elk viewing
Historic ranches
Glacial landscapes
For eleven miles, the road remains above treeline, traversing a landscape where no trees grow and where views stretch for dozens of miles in every direction.
$14.99
What will you see? Here are the tour highlights
Forest Canyon Overlook
Stand above a glacial canyon that drops nearly 1,000 feet below the overlook. The dramatic landscape was carved by Ice Age glaciers roughly 10,000 years ago.
Walk the Tundra Communities Trail
Experience one of the most accessible alpine tundra environments in America at more than 12,000 feet elevation. Marmots, pikas, and ancient cushion plants thrive here.
Visit the Alpine Visitor Center
At 12,183 feet, this is the highest visitor center in the National Park System. The observation deck offers incredible views across the Continental Divide.
Stop at Milner Pass
Stand directly on the Continental Divide and witness one of North America's most important watershed boundaries.
Explore the Colorado River Headwaters
See the humble beginnings of the Colorado River before it grows into one of the most famous rivers in the world.
FAQ's
How high is Trail Ridge Road?
The road reaches an elevation of 12,183 feet, making it the highest continuous paved road in the United States.
Is Trail Ridge Road open year-round?
No. Heavy snowfall typically closes the road from late October until late May. Snowdrifts can exceed twenty feet in depth.
How long does it take to drive?
The drive can be completed in about two hours, but most visitors spend much longer stopping at overlooks, trails, and visitor centers.
What wildlife might I see?
Visitors commonly spot elk, moose, marmots, pikas, golden-mantled ground squirrels, and numerous bird species throughout the park.
Why is the alpine tundra so special?
Rocky Mountain National Park contains one of the largest protected alpine tundra ecosystems in the continental United States, with plants that can survive extreme winds, cold temperatures, and short growing seasons.
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