> Canonical: https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park > Content revision: 2026-10-21T20:20:12.033Z [Federal parks](https://colorado-parks.com/types/federal-park)[Boulder](https://colorado-parks.com/counties/boulder)[Grand](https://colorado-parks.com/counties/grand)[Jackson](https://colorado-parks.com/counties/jackson)[Larimer](https://colorado-parks.com/counties/larimer) # Rocky Mountain National Park Boulder · Grand · Jackson · Larimer · National Park Service BEFORE YOUR VISIT Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Area west of Sun Valley Trail Park-specific information - [Area west of Sun Valley Trail](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) Sun Valley Trail has reopened, but the area and trail west of it used for Colorado River angler access remain closed. Consult the closure map. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 UpcomingClosure noticeWildlife ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Winter eagle-protection area Park-specific information - [Winter eagle-protection area](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) From November 15–March 15, portions of East Shore Trail, the Colorado River and Columbine Bay close to protect bald eagles. The river buffer extends 300 yards on each side. Check the official map; the closure may be adjusted. Nov 15, 2026 – Mar 16, 2027 [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Closure noticeTrails & roads ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Alpine View Trail Park-specific information - [Alpine View Trail](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) Alpine View Trail, also called the Trail to Nowhere, is closed for restoration. Nearby tundra restrictions are shown on the official resource-protection page. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Closure noticeAccess & reservations ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Old Fall River Road: vehicle closure Park-specific information - [Old Fall River Road: vehicle closure](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) Old Fall River Road is closed to vehicles for the season. The road notice schedules pedestrian, leashed-pet and bicycle access from October 17; those uses are confined to the road. Check the latest road report before visiting. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/road_status.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor advisoryFire & land management ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Stage 1 fire restrictions Park-specific information - [Stage 1 fire restrictions](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) Stage 1 restrictions limit campfires to designated rings in approved picnic and frontcountry camping areas. Fireworks are prohibited. Check the official rules for stoves and any stricter restrictions before use. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fire-information-and-regulations.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor advisoryTrails & roads ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Longs Peak and Chasm Lake snow Park-specific information - [Longs Peak and Chasm Lake snow](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) The October 16 report describes snow on the Longs Peak and Chasm Lake route and recommends traction devices and hiking poles. Conditions can change; consult the current report and forecast before setting out. [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/trail_conditions.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 Visitor advisoryWildlife ### Rocky Mountain National Park: Elk-rut meadow restrictions Park-specific information - [Elk-rut meadow restrictions](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park) September 1–October 31 restrictions apply in Horseshoe Park, Moraine Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Harbison Meadow and Holzwarth Meadow. Off-road and off-designated-trail travel is restricted 5 p.m.–10 a.m.; fishing in the identified river sections is restricted 5 p.m.–7 a.m. Consult the official area descriptions. Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 [Read the official notice: National Park Service Colorado destinations ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm)Source checked Oct 21, 2026 PLAN YOUR VISIT ## The practical details. **Managing agency**: National Park Service [Official park information](https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm) We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling. Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks. ## Weather & forecast National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.35593351298135&lon=-105.703659051026) ## About Rocky Mountain National Park Explore montane meadows, alpine lakes and high peaks between Estes Park and Grand Lake. Road access, trail conditions and entry arrangements vary by season. ## Mapped hiking trails. OpenStreetMap routes that intersect recorded park boundaries. Distances cover each route’s mapped Colorado portion, which may extend beyond this park. Check official maps and current access rules. - [Bear Lake Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/bear-lake-trail-osm-6747573)0.6 mapped mi - [Black Lake Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/black-lake-trail-osm-17977822)2.9 mapped mi - [CDT - Colorado Section ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/cdt-colorado-section-osm-19113150)730.4 mapped mi - [Colorado River Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/colorado-river-trail-osm-6747575)3.7 mapped mi - [Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Rocky Mtn Park ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/continental-divide-national-scenic-trail-rocky-mtn-park-osm-6747529)39.7 mapped mi - [Coyote Valley Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/coyote-valley-trail-osm-10088843)0.5 mapped mi - [East Inlet Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/east-inlet-trail-osm-6747535)6.7 mapped mi - [Emerald Lake Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/emerald-lake-trail-osm-17970360)1.6 mapped mi - [Fern Lake Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/fern-lake-trail-osm-6747574)7.3 mapped mi - [Flat Top Mountain Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/flat-top-mountain-trail-osm-6747572)4.2 mapped mi - [Glacier Gorge Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/glacier-gorge-trail-osm-6747617)5.7 mapped mi - [Grand Ditch Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/grand-ditch-trail-osm-6747576)15.0 mapped mi - [Haynach Lake Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/haynach-lake-trail-osm-6747580)1.5 mapped mi - [Lake Haiyaha Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/lake-haiyaha-trail-osm-17970361)0.9 mapped mi - [Longs Peak Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/longs-peak-trail-osm-6747615)6.8 mapped mi - [North Longs Peak Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/north-longs-peak-trail-osm-6747616)5.4 mapped mi - [Thunder Lake Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/thunder-lake-trail-osm-6747604)4.5 mapped mi - [Timber Lake Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/timber-lake-trail-osm-6747579)2.9 mapped mi - [Tonahutu Creek Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/tonahutu-creek-trail-osm-6747534)13.6 mapped mi - [Ute Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/ute-trail-osm-6747533)4.6 mapped mi - [Wild Basin Trail ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails/wild-basin-trail-osm-6747603)3.3 mapped mi [All mapped hiking routes ↗](https://colorado-parks.com/trails) Trail data © [OpenStreetMap contributors](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright) · [ODbL](https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/1-0/) ## Find your way. Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions. [Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm) ## Read before you roam. [THE FIELD GUIDE ### Book the right campsite, season and access Understand advance reservations, hike-in sites, winter availability and park-specific booking arrangements. Read the guide](https://colorado-parks.com/guides/camping-reservations-and-seasonal-access)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Check fire rules for the park you are visiting Separate fire-use restrictions from forest-work closures and avoid carrying one county’s rules into another park. Read the guide](https://colorado-parks.com/guides/fire-rules-and-forest-work)[THE FIELD GUIDE ### Choose a trail that is open for your activity Read partial closures, forest work, alternating-use days and bike-only segments before choosing a Colorado route. Read the guide](https://colorado-parks.com/guides/trail-closures-and-designated-uses) ## Sources & verification Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 21, 2026. - [National Park Service Colorado destinations](https://www.nps.gov/state/co/list.htm) · Oct 21, 2026 [Suggest a correction](https://colorado-parks.com/about#corrections) · [Markdown version](https://colorado-parks.com/parks/rocky-mountain-national-park.md) ## Nearby parks. Within 35 miles in a straight line. Travel distances and entrances vary. 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