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Rocky Mountain National Park

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Trails: Several ungroomed trails throughout Rocky Mountain National Park are suitable for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Snowfall is usually best on the west side of the park. Read the park's winter newsletter for recommended trails.
Caution: avalanche danger may exist in some areas. The park is at a high elevation which may cause fatigue and shortness of breath.
Trail fees: National Park entry pass $20/week (2009)
Tel: 970-586-1206
Snow report: See the park website for trail and avalanche conditions
Nearest town: Grand Lake, CO
Web site: Rocky Mountain National Park
Trail map:
Equipment rentals:
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing, snowmobiling
Facilities: Vistor center
Lodging on site: Campgrounds at Longs Peak and Moraine Park are open all year.
Lodging nearby: Grand Lake has a few inns, hotels and other accommodations. YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, just east of the park, is one of several lodging possibilities at Estes Park.
Tourism info: Grand Lake Chamber | Estes Park CVB
Weather forecast: Grand Lake
Location of trails: Rocky Mountain National Park is 70 miles northwest of Denver. The west entrance to the park is at Grand Lake, the east access is at Estes Park. Trail Ridge Road (Highway 34), the only road through the park, passes through the 12,000 foot elevation and is usually closed in winter. Check the park's website for road conditions.
Map of local region: Rocky Mountain National Park

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Number of ratings: 1
Average rating: 3.00  

Name of XC Area: Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park
Times that I have skied there: A few times
I last skied there in: Dec, 2004
Trails that I skied: Bear lake trails
My favorite trails: Bear lake
Trail marking: Fair
Trail grooming: Poor
Rating: 3 stars
What I liked: Scenery and the drive up there is amazing
What I disliked: nothing
Comments: very few hazards, but can be high traffic on the main trails
Submitted by: ADP
from: Greeley, CO
Date submitted: Dec 13, 2004

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