Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

[wp_ad_content_square_lower]Covering 425 square miles of sylvan forests, pristine lakes, and soaring mountains along both sides of the Continental Divide, Rocky Mountain National Park is a welcoming park for hikers. Longs Peak is the highest summit in the park and rises to 14,259 feet above sea level. Rocky Mountain National Park is a popular destination during summer months and also during a special period in the fall. ... Read more.
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Rim Rock Drive Overlooks
in Colorado National Monument

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Rim Rock Drive Overlooks in Colorado National Monument
Rim Rock Drive is a 23-mile stretch of road crossing the rugged terrain of Colorado National Monument. The drive delivers dizzying cliff's edge views and is a memorable part of any visit to the park. The winding roadway plots an improbable course along the rim of Monument Canyon. Nineteen overlooks and fourteen trails are along the drive, which is the main artery through the park. ...Read more.
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By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 1, 2010 Last updated: April 6, 2026
Colorado

Balanced Rock
in Colorado National Monument

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Balanced Rock in Colorado National Monument
Balanced Rock is a natural attractions in Colorado National Monument, similar to Balanced Rock in Arches National Park. The defiant sandstone statue stands at the edge of a bluff and is easy to see from a turnout along Rim Rock Drive. Those entering the park through the west entrance near the city of Fruita, should make Balanced Rock View their first stop. ...Read more.
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By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 1, 2010 Last updated: April 14, 2026
Colorado

Saddlehorn Campground
in Colorado National Monument

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Saddlehorn Campground in Colorado National Monument
Saddlehorn Campground is the only campground in Colorado National Monument, and is well located within the park. This 80-site campground is adjacent to the park visitor center and several hiking options are nearby, including Window Rock Trail, Alcove Nature Trail, and Canyon Rim Trail. Saddlehorn Campground is situated on a high bluff overlooking the cities of Fruita and Redlands to the north. ...Read more.
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By: Seth Smigelski Published: September 1, 2010 Last updated: April 6, 2026
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