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Quote: Coyote Valley Trailhead was first to emerge after entering the park. Two minutes walk on the trail would lead you to a meandering tributary that flows into Colorado River. It was drizzling that instant. But still, vista of Coyote Valley was picturesque. In such mountainous areas, weather was unpredictable. Temperature could drop 5-7 degrees Celsius, and skies could turn somber within minutes. There were a few exciting places to cover before reaching the Alpine Visitor Center, the highest road in Rocky Mountain National Park, like Harbison Meadows where tiny shrubs dwelled and a fine spot for elk watching. Bowen and Baker Trails; remnants of Colorado River and expanse of prodigious land. Holzwarth Historic Site; follow the dirt... Read More
From journal Magnificent of Rocky Mountains National Park
Quote: On the advice of a Ranger, I drove out of Estes Park down Highway 7 for about 15 miles, until I found the road to a trailhead. First shock (stupid me) was the $10 I paid to get in. But it was worth it. I drove down a dirt road for a couple of miles to the trailhead. There were a lot of cars there, but I guess the people were pretty scattered. The starting elevation was about 9,000 ft. and my goal was to hike 4 miles up to a waterfall at 10,000. What a wonderful hike. Just gorgeous. I don't know what to say here, except that every step of the hike revealed a beautiful view of snow-capped mountains against an azure sky. There was snow up at the waterfall, which was really nice. There were a number of people here.
From journal Rocky Mountain High