National Park Guide

Rocky Mountain Flagship Guide

A complete planning guide to Rocky Mountain National Park. Covers the timed-entry permit system and its two separate permit types, Trail Ridge Road — the highest continuous paved highway in the country, day-hike options from a flat lakeside loop to the 14,259-ft summit of Longs Peak, wildlife distance rules for elk and moose, camping, and how to stay safe from the park's biggest real hazard: afternoon lightning above treeline.

What's inside

• ✓Timed-entry permit system explained
• ✓Trail Ridge Road & alpine safety
• ✓Day-hike distances and difficulty ratings
• ✓Wildlife distance rules for elk & moose