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Rocky Mountains, Colorado

4.9

#22 of 252 in Nature in Colorado

Mountain Geologic Formation Must See

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Experience the alpine climate in the Rocky Mountains. Test your mountaineering skills by hiking on 560 km (350 mi) of trails. The region includes easy, paved hiking trails, moderate dirt trails for hiking and biking, and moutaineering trails for serious backpackers and climbers. You can fish in a variety of lakes and streams, or try rafting for an adrenaline rush. The area is known for the mountain scenery, meadows, and wildlife--including elk, bears, pikas, and marmots. You can also go horseback riding, kayaking, or mountain biking. For Rocky Mountains and beyond, use our Colorado trip maker to get the most from your Colorado vacation.

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• By VeronicaSjogren

  It is kind of hard to rate nature, Cause it all depends on the weather! ;) it was MAGNIFICIENT! mountains , animals waterfalls and hiking!  more »

• By HDcycleryder1

  We stayed in Estes Park, The gateway to the Rockies. Best advice I can give is get here early as traffic backs up to enter the Park. There are multiple lakes and leisurely walking trails throughout th...  more »

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