Hike the Parks: Rocky Mountain National Park. Brendan Leonard

Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses 415 square miles crowned by spectacular mountain environments. Its famed Trail Ridge Road crests at over 12,000 feet elevation and includes many overlooks onto subalpine and alpine worlds. The park also features hundreds of miles of hiking trails, stunning wildflower blooms, wildlife viewing including the iconic Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, crystal-clear starry nights, and the highest continuous paved road in the nation. Guide features include: <ul> <li>35 day hikes with detailed directions, photos, maps</li> <li>Longs Peak summit route</li> <li>Recommended 1- and 3-day itineraries</li> <li>Park access and transportation options</li> <li>Park history, geology, flora and fauna</li> <li>Top 7 “must-see” sights and activities</li> </ul>