Cheap Things To Do near Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Big Thompson River - Surrounded by high peaks, this river ambles northeast through the park before flowing... More on manual_books

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Constituting the southeast corner of Rocky Mountain National Park is an area known as Wild Basin. Whereas t... More on Trails

We hiked to Calypso Cascades on our first day in RMNP. As you hike from the trailhead, first you'll pass Co... More on TripAdvisor

Snowshoeing - This is perhaps the best way to get around the park in wintertime because you don't have to rely on perfect snow conditions. Although just about any area of the park can be reached b... More on manual_books

Snowshoeing is an incredibly fun winter sport that requires absolutely no advance training, and the equipment is very cheap to rent ($10/day). More on igougo

The ranch is in a unique setting on the northeast edge of Estes Park. It is a working ranch with the dual b... More on Trails

My kids have gone from riding double with me to riding their own horses. More on igougo

This shallow lake and surrounding area is a quiet showpiece of Rocky Mountain National Parks ever-evolving forests and shores. Descriptions of these changes, found in the trail brochure (available ... More on Trails

Another great trail for kids . More on Trails

Glaciation has left its indelible imprint here like nowhere else in Colorado. The park contains valley after valley of glacial lakes placed one after another like beads on a string. In excavating their trademark U-shaped valleys, ... More on Trails

Rocky Mountain Park is an enjoyable place to fish and hike if you happen to live nearby or are visiting the area, but I wouldnt shoot for it as an angling destination. The park is within a short drive of the Denver area, so roads ... More on Trails

The Beaver Boardwalk is the perfect introduction to the riparian habitat that occupies many of the river basins in Rocky Mountain National Park. The short walk encircles a small portion of the beav... More on Trails

Had read previously that the Habitat here had basically died and confirmed More on Trails

Rocky Mountain Adventures is a good company to use if you're in town and want to try your hand at fishing or kayaking. The Big East Thompson River and Cache la Poudre River are both popular spots ...

Fly fishing, walk-wading, or lake fishing - Rocky Mountain Adventures offers Colorado fly-fishing at its best. More on uptake_content