Experience Trail Ridge Road: Visitor's Guide & Highlights

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
  • Explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road in July with this visitor's guide. From summer snow to breathtaking views, this video highlights the best of this scenic road trip destination.
    0:00 Introduction
    0:54 Park Entrance
    1:22 Many Parks Curve
    2:16 Rainbow Curve
    4:23 Forest Canyon Overlook
    5:58 Rock Cut
    8:04 Gore Range Overlook
    9:09 Alpine Visitor Center
    10:53 Milner Pass (Poudre Lake)
    11:59 Farview Curve
    12:38 Kawuneeche Valley
    14:10 Grand Lake
    14:48 Insider Tips
    LEARN ABOUT ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK:
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    🚌 Learn about guided tours of Trail Ridge Road: www.rockymountainnationalpark...
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    🎨 My gallery in Estes Park is located at: 203 Park Lane. For times and details visit: www.imagesofrmnp.com/page/Est...
    NOTES:
    🎥 All filming in Rocky Mountain National Park was done with a commercial filming license obtained through the National Park Service.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 35

  • @Dewey6579
    @Dewey6579 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you! Headed up there tomorrow and so appreciate getting to see this video!

  • @543dp3555
    @543dp3555 26 днів тому +5

    They've all been great but this is one of your best videos so far Erik. Please keep it up!

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  26 днів тому

      Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement!

    • @sugarbushequinemarketing
      @sugarbushequinemarketing 25 днів тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing. The videos keep getting better and better.

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  25 днів тому

      @@sugarbushequinemarketing, thanks. I'm working as hard as I can to make them a high quality. Still a long ways to go as I slowly improve. :) I appreciate you mentioning the change you've seen.

  • @sherryb4918
    @sherryb4918 2 дні тому

    Enjoyed the drive and views on TRR. Thanks again for another wonderful video.

  • @robiness6019
    @robiness6019 24 дні тому +1

    Great video as always! 😊 We’ve visited the area before, but next month we’ll be there for the first time during the time of year when Trail Ridge Rd is open. Really looking forward to making the trip across from Grand Lake, and I’m glad to have this video for ideas on where to stop. Thanks!

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  24 дні тому +1

      So glad you are going to have the chance to enjoy Trail Ridge Road. It really is an amazing road and well worth visiting.

  • @andrewfuller7942
    @andrewfuller7942 25 днів тому

    Awesome video Erik!! Beautiful video with great editing!! Getting better and better!! Very engaging narration and cadence

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  25 днів тому

      Thanks Andrew! Looking forward to your visit this autumn.

  • @marlw944
    @marlw944 24 дні тому +1

    Making my 1st trip to RMNP on July 15th. I have watched all of your videos in preparation for my trip. Thank you so very much. We intend to follow your advice.

    • @marlw944
      @marlw944 24 дні тому

      And very much looking forward to visiting your gallery.

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  22 дні тому

      We look forward to meeting you. Have a wonderful trip!

  • @gregroberts875
    @gregroberts875 25 днів тому

    Great Information, thanks

  • @user-gn3nj9yh8c
    @user-gn3nj9yh8c 26 днів тому +3

    Great trip and commentary

  • @guifengshao2296
    @guifengshao2296 25 днів тому

    Thank you very much for the information. I am going to visit RMNP at the beginning of August. I like your videos and subscribed, and they are so helpful!

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  25 днів тому

      Thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it. So glad you are finding the information to be helpful!

  • @lynnwines1676
    @lynnwines1676 2 години тому

    Thanks for the incredible views! Where do you stop for gas?

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  2 години тому

      There is no where in the national park to get fuel, so you'll need to fill up either in Estes Park or in Grand Lake. You'll find more options in Estes Park.

  • @sloppysteaks123
    @sloppysteaks123 25 днів тому

    We decided to plan our trip after watching your videos this Winter - we're heading to RMNP in late August and are so excited! Thank you for all of the insights - we will definitely visit your gallery. Are there any other Estes Park activities, businesses, or restaurants you would recommend?

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  25 днів тому

      So glad you are coming to visit. Check out my website for ideas: www.rockymountainnationalpark.com. Also check out the events calendar: www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/ and also www.Estes-park.com for more ideas.

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  25 днів тому

      It’s great that you’re coming out to Estes Park in August. I hope you have a wonderful time. Check out the events calendar: www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/ and also my website: www.rockymountainnationalpark.com for more ideas.

  • @vajeeuddin1876
    @vajeeuddin1876 21 день тому

    We are planning to visit RMNP in Mid-Sep '24. This will be our first time there. Your videos have been very helpful. This one in particular helps me plan my trip over Trail Ridge Road. What is your recommendation on starting the road trip in Mid-Sep? Looking forward to stop by your store in Estes Park. Thank you!

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  20 днів тому

      Glad it was helpful! Doing it in September will be very similar, just colder up high and the tundra will have begun to move into its winter phase as it awaits the arrival of the winter snows in early October.

  • @patchworkchickenstudioarta5615
    @patchworkchickenstudioarta5615 26 днів тому

    Lake Irene!!

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  26 днів тому

      I love little Lake Irene as well. Sorry I didn't feature it. There was just no way to fit everything in there I wanted to add. Someday I may do a full hour long video on all there is to do and see along Trail Ridge Road.

    • @susankelmer7613
      @susankelmer7613 26 днів тому

      @@ErikStensland That would be awesome. Lake Irene is my very favorite place (I'm @patchworkchickenstudio) and I can spend hours there just staring at the water.

  • @mollyanderson4122
    @mollyanderson4122 11 днів тому

    Hi Erik, are there snow fields that can be accessed in RMNP? If so, how do you get to them? Thank you!

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  10 днів тому

      Hi Molly, it depends on the time of year. By the end of July, the only snowfields left are high up on the peaks and are difficult to access. If you come in early June they are all over including all along Trail Ridge Road. Hope that helps.

  • @straightflush7657
    @straightflush7657 25 днів тому

    My wife and I are taking a trip to RMNP in September '24. This will be our first time there. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you!

    • @ErikStensland
      @ErikStensland  25 днів тому

      I’m so glad to hear they have been helpful!