Trail Ridge Road, Rocky National Park
Hike, bike, or drive at your leisure up through Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Colorado.
The trip begins in the Montane Ecosystem terrain filled with luscious green trees, shrubs and flowers, it is here you might spot a moose, bear, marmots, badgers, and an immense diversity of birds in their natural habitat.
Ascending to the sub-alpine layer, you will see many photo ops for firs, pines, elk, mountain lions, and coyotes. The alpine layer, "land above the trees," is the next ascension where you can see a different set of greenery, birds, elks, and smaller mammals. The last part of the ride brings you to the glacier layer where you can get up close to the elk fresh in the snow for a great photo op (even in the summer!).
The entire journey, whether by foot, bike, or car, is an amazing opportunity to experience how the layers of forest have grown and evolved to their surroundings, providing life for the many mammals that call the Rocky Mountain National Park home.
Strongly Recommended
For photographers, I recommend taking Trail Ridge Road for its vast opportunity to stop off and take pictures of beautiful views.
Estes, Colorado, USA
+1 970-586-1206
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