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Rocky Mountain National Park Points of Interest & Stops
Browse points of interest in Rocky Mountain National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.
Best Stops and Park POIs in Rocky Mountain National Park
Use this Rocky Mountain National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.
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High ElevationsDue to the varying elevations visitors with heart problems should check with a doctor before visiting.
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Mountain Lions & BearsAlways keep a safe distance from wild animals, and be prepared to act appropriately.
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Streams, Lakes, & WaterfallsKeep a distance from streams, lakes, and waterfalls unless there are appropriate areas.
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Falling TreesForests are in constant state of natural destruction and reforestation, and falling trees are an everyday hazard.
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LightningLightning is an ever-present danger on the barren hillsides, tundra, and treeless summits.
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HikingHikers and climbers should be prepared for high elevations and sudden weather changes.
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WeatherVisitors should be prepared for changing conditions, and carry a few essentials.
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WildlifeHome to several large mammals rarely seen outside its borders, including elk and bighorn sheep.
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Elk ExclosuresA lack of natural predators has led the elk to overgraze the lower meadows and forests.
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Bighorn SheepBighorn sheep once thrived in the thousands in this part of the Rockies.
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Native AmericansNative Americans have lived in Rocky Mountain National Park for at least 12,000 years.
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Early SettlersMiners were among the earliest European settlers to come to this part of the Rocky Mountains.
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Creating a National ParkRocky Mountain National Park was established on January 26, 1915.
West Side
Colorado RiverFrom its headwaters at Poudre Pass, the Colorado River runs 1,440 miles southwest.
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Mountain Pine BeetleThese destructive insects burrow through the outer bark of conifer trees to lay their eggs.
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Hazard Tree RemovalMountain pine beetles have taken a tremendous toll on the forests of Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Night SkyEnjoy excellent views of the Milky Way galaxy, stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.
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Artist and PreservationBefore the age of color photography, it was up to painters to capture the beauty of landscapes.
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Fall River Visitor CenterThe Fall River Visitor Center is open daily March to October, weekends only the rest of the year.
