NOTE: Rocky Mountain National Park experienced severe wildfires during the autumn of 2020, burning 29,000 acres in the park. There is still a lot of great hiking, but some areas will be off limits for a while. For details visit our Park Updates page. (November 5, 2020)
Welcome to Rocky Mountain National Park one of our nation's best hiking destinations with nearly 350 miles of trails covering a wide variety of terrain. There is something here for every level of hiker.
This website is a companion to the guidebook: Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park: The Essential Guide. On this website you'll learn the methodology used in the book, what changes have happened since the book was published, updates on changes in the Park, frequently asked questions, information about important hiking topics as well as links to other helpful information such as how to read a topographical map or how to use hiking poles. We hope you'll find this site helpful. Please let us know what you think of it and if you have any suggestions for improvement.
This website is a companion to the guidebook: Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park: The Essential Guide. On this website you'll learn the methodology used in the book, what changes have happened since the book was published, updates on changes in the Park, frequently asked questions, information about important hiking topics as well as links to other helpful information such as how to read a topographical map or how to use hiking poles. We hope you'll find this site helpful. Please let us know what you think of it and if you have any suggestions for improvement.
Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park: The Essential Guide can be purchased anywhere books are sold. If you don't see it, ask your local bookseller to order it. Alternatively, you can purchase it in and around Rocky Mountain National Park or directly from our website: http://RockyTrailPress.com.