Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Guide 2025 - 2026

By ETHAN ASHFORD

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Guide: Your Complete Trail Companion to Colorado's Alpine Wilderness
This Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Guide is your essential companion to exploring one of America's most awe-inspiring alpine landscapes. This comprehensive guidebook is crafted for adventurers of all levels-whether you're a first-time visitor looking for a scenic stroll around Bear Lake, a family seeking a rewarding day hike, or a seasoned trekker aiming to summit Longs Peak. With over 350 miles of trails weaving through rugged peaks, glacial valleys, subalpine meadows, and wildlife-rich forests, this guide ensures you experience the very best of Colorado's iconic national park.

Inside, you'll find detailed trail descriptions for the park's most popular and lesser-known routes, from easy nature walks to strenuous backcountry climbs. Each trail entry includes distance, estimated time, elevation gain, difficulty rating, and highlights-such as waterfalls, panoramic vistas, lakes, or chances to spot elk and marmots. You'll also find GPS coordinates, trailhead directions, and insider tips for timing your hike to avoid crowds or afternoon thunderstorms.

This guide offers expert advice on how to plan your trip, choose the best season for hiking, and prepare for the park's high-altitude environment. Learn what gear is essential, how to navigate changing weather, and where to find accommodations, camping spots, shuttle services, and food nearby. The book also includes a section on Leave No Trace principles to help protect the fragile alpine ecosystems for future generations.

Special features include family-friendly hikes and ranger-recommended routes. For thrill-seekers, the guide also covers technical climbs and multi-day backpacking trips into the remote wilderness zones. Whether you're catching sunrise over Trail Ridge Road, tracing alpine ridgelines above the timberline, or immersing yourself in the quiet beauty of Wild Basin, this guide helps you hike with confidence and purpose.

Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and international visitors alike, the Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Guide is formatted for Kindle and print with a user-friendly layout, durable trail maps, and up-to-date trail conditions for 2025. With this guide in hand, you'll not only find your way-you'll discover the soul-stirring magic of the Rockies.
Plan smart. Hike boldly. Breathe deeply.
Let this guide lead you to the wild heart of Colorado.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FL13PSRW
• ISBN13: 9798296311917
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"