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Trail Ridge Road: the drive, the stops and where to sleep
- Distance
- About 48 miles (77 km)
- Time
- 1 day
- Best time
- Late May–mid October
The highest continuous paved road in the US, crossing the Continental Divide. All-American Road, Rocky Mountain National Park.
Open this route in XCRSNHighlights
- Forest Canyon Overlook
- Alpine tundra above 12,000 feet
- Elk in Kawuneeche Valley
The route
- Estes Park, CO
- Alpine Visitor Center, CO
- Grand Lake, CO
Road trip tips
- Closed in winter; timed entry permits may be required in summer.
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