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The majestic scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park combined with the home town hospitality of Estes Park, offers many opportunities for nature hikes, horseback riding, golf and mini-golf, gallery hopping, unique shopping and more!
I. Nature Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park
Park Entrance: 1000 US Highway 36 (Moraine Ave west to Trail Ridge Rd)
- Sprague Lake Trail (off Bear Lake Rd):
- From Bear Lake:
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(easy)
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45 minutes
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(moderate)
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1.5 hours
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(moderate)
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2.4 hours
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- From Fern Lake Trailhead:
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(easy)
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2 hours
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(moderate)
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3 hours
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II. Horseback Riding
(Hour, 2-Hour, Half-Day, Full Day Trips, Customized Trail Rides & Pony Rides)
- Cowpoke Corner Corral (at Glacier Lodge)
YMCA Rd (US 36 to Hwy 66)
(970) 586-5890
- National Park Gateway Stables (at the Gateway)
US 34 to W. Fall River Rd
(970) 586-5269
III. Golf
- Estes Park Golf Course and Pro Shop 18 Hole
1080 S. Saint Vrain Ave
(970) 586-8146
An 18-hole par-71 regulation course surrounded by spectacular mountain views.
- Lake Estes Executive Golf Course
690 Big Thompson Ave
(970) 586-8176
Five par-threes and four par-fours wind around the Big Thompson River next to Lake Estes.
IV. Mini-Golf, Go-Karts, Batting Cages and More!
- Ride-A-Kart & Cascade Creek Mini-Golf
2250 Big Thompson Ave
(970) 586-6945
V. Art Galleries and Shopping
The Estes Park Visitor's Bureau lists over 2 pages of galleries on its website. Most are located on Elkhorn Ave. For a complete list go to: http://estesparkcvb.com/shopping.cfm
- Images of Rocky Mt National Park
- Victor Issas Living Bronze Gallery
- Wildlife Photo Art Gallery
- Glassworks Studio and Gallery
- Wild Spirits Gallery
- Earthwood Collections
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