Rocky Mountain National Park Recovers From Flooding & Program Update
Rocky Mountain National Park Recovers From Flooding & Program Update
Floods back in September have left their devastation on roads, homes, and businesses in Estes Park. Even Rocky Mountain National Park has been impacted.
Old Fall River Road will remain closed heading into 2014. This scenic road is a winding and historic one, built between 1913 and 1920. The road is usually open to visitors from July to October providing a view of Mount Chapin’s south face. Crews are taking a look at the damage to Old Fall River Road and estimating repairs. It is not known if the road will be back open for hikers and cyclists this next season.
Most of the damage occurred east of the Continental divide with damage to bridges, roadways, and trees. Visitors are pre-cautioned to watch for potential hazards. There are segments missing from some trails, footbridges down, and uneven surfaces, caving slopes, and missing signs.
Despite this natural disaster and turn of events there are still undamaged areas and things to do at the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Rocky Mountain National Park Recovers From Flooding & Program Update
Full Moon Walks
January 15
February 14
March 16
They are held on the east side of the park.
Reservations are necessary (no more than 7 days in advance)
Call: (970) 586-1223.
Snowshoe Ranger Led Programs
Snowshoe Ecology Walk are on Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday 12:30 January 4 through March 23
Reservations are required, no more than 7 days in advance, for all east Participants need to bring their own equipment)
For more info, call (970) 586-1206.
Ski the Wilderness in Winter
Saturdays – December 28 through January 25 at 9:30 a.m.
- Beginner Snowshoe Program
Saturdays – December 28 through March 8 at 1:00 p.m.
- Intermediate Snowshoe Program
Sundays – December 29 through March 9 at 1:00 p.m.
Reservations are also required for the west side programs no more than 7 days in advance (Participants need to bring their own equipment).
Info number for West Side: (970) 627-3471.
If you are in Estes Park, make sure to check out one of Colorado’s most historic hotels… The Stanley!
