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Rocky Mountains, Colorado

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#28 of 251 in Nature in Colorado
#Mountain, #Geologic Formation, #Must See
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 New Castle trip maker to get the most from your New Castle vacation.
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  • By kekenkel On July 3, 2018
    We spent a couple of days in RMNP and had a great time. One day we hiked to Cascade Falls near Grand Lake at the southern end of the park. We saw some beautiful sites and wildlife.  more »
  • By Jim R On July 3, 2018
    One day in the park - saw a small black bear (cinnamon in color) elk, sheep, deer, pika and a yellow bellied marmot and a few small fish in Sprague Lake. Traffic was heavy, lots of people enjoying the...  more »
  • By cwisdom27 On June 28, 2018
    Rocky Mountain National Park is the best place ever. The views are breath taking. Thee wildlife is beautiful. Went every day I was there.  more »
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