Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park

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With over 355 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park is known as a must-explore for hikers. So lace up your boots and get ready to learn a lot — this one is not to be missed!
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Discover Rocky Mountain National Park’s pristine and less-traveled southern portion known as Wild Basin
    • Hike the headwaters of the Big Thompson River to Cub Lake and the amazing alpine glacial valleys Glacier Gorge and Loch Val
    • Explore areas where elk, coyotes, deer, snowshoe hares and many other mammals inhabit year round

What's this trip about?

    With over 355 miles of trails, Rocky Mountain National Park is known as a must-explore for hikers. So lace up your boots and get ready to learn a lot — this one is not to be missed!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEstes Park
End CityEstes Park

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 5 nights of accommodations
    • 13 meals (5B, 4L, 4D)
    • 8 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
Location: Estes Park, CO Meal: D Hotel: Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Activity note: Motel check-in available from 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Program Registration. 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table in the meeting room to regist...

Day 2

Hike to Cub Lake in Moraine Park, Hike in Bear Lake
Location: Estes Park, CO Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Activity note: Getting on/off van; driving approximately 30 miles roundtrip; about 1/2 hour each way. Hiking approximately 5 miles roundtrip; about 5 hours hiking with lunch stop; well maintained but r...

Day 3

All-Day Hike to Loch Vale & Glacier Gorge
Location: Estes Park, CO Meal: B,L Hotel: Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Activity note: Driving approximately 30 miles roundtrip; about 1/2 hour each way. Hiking between 5 and 10 miles roundtrip depending on group interest and ability; 5-6 hours; well maintained but rocky tra...

Day 4

Over the Top: Trail Ridge Road, Ute Trail
Location: Estes Park, CO Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Activity note: Driving approximately 90 miles roundtrip; about 1 hour in morning, 1.5 hours in afternoon. Hiking approximately 3 miles on Ute Trail; about 1.5 hours; well maintained but rocky trail, ea...

Day 5

All day hike in Wild Basin
Location: Estes Park, CO Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Activity note: Driving approximately 40 miles total; about 1.5 hours roundtrip. Hiking between 5.5 and 10 miles roundtrip depending on group interest and ability; between 4 and 5 hours hike time. Trail...

Day 6

Program Concludes
Location: Estes Park, CO Meal: B

Activity note: Motel check-out by 10:00 a.m.

Breakfast: Restaurant plated meal. This concludes our program.

Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If ...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,399
Price per day$233
Last Updated: 1/22/2022

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Meals Included
  • 13 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
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