Rocky Mountain National Park

Longs Peak towers above Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
Map showing location of park.
RMNP Map of Dream Lake Trail Closure
Temporary Trail Closure Impacting Access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake For Outlet Bridge Replacement
Beginning Monday, September 29 through Thursday, October 2, and then again Monday, October 6 through Thursday, October 9, trail access to Dream Lake and Emerald Lake will be closed to all uses for an outlet bridge replacement project.
A mature bull elk is standing in a meadow, surrounded by tall grasses, and standing between two cow elk. The leaves on aspen trees in the distance are turning from green to shades of gold. 
Beginning on September 1 Annual Meadow Closures in Place for Elk Rut Season In Rocky Mountain National Park
Beginning on Monday, September 1, annual meadow closures will go into effect in Rocky Mountain National Park to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season.
Moraine Park Campground Additional Release of Campsite Reservations From September 10 through September 27
Rocky Mountain National Park will be releasing additional campsite reservations at Moraine Park Campground beginning on Thursday, August 28 at 8 a.m. Mountain Time, for reservations for September 10 through September 27. Reservations will be available through www.recreation.gov. 
A helicopter is dipping a bucket into Jewel Lake. The sky overhead is grey and cloudy.
Small Fire Above Jewel Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park fire crews responded this morning to visitor reports of smoke in an area above Mills and Jewel Lakes close to treeline. 
Climber Incident on Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park
This morning, park rangers were notified that a 26-year-old male climber had taken a roped fall on the South Face of Petit Grepon in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), resulting in lower leg injuries.  
Two Junior Rangers are looking out at Bear Lake
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A man is hiking on the Green Mountain Trail
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A bull elk is in a meadow next to two cow elk
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Trail Ridge Road, a two-lane paved road, in summer at Rock Cut
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Explore historic wood cabins at the Holzwarth Historic Site
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A pika is standing next to a small rock. It has yellow and green leaves in its mouth
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A park ranger is standing outside of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, leading a program
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