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Trail Ridge Road / Beaver Meadow Road
It is difficult to say which is more exciting the winding switchbacks through the Rocky Mountain National Park or the sweeping vista views of the highest peaks in the state.
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Use Trail Ridge Road / Beaver Meadow Road's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
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It is difficult to say which is more exciting the winding switchbacks through the Rocky Mountain National Park or the sweeping vista views of the highest peaks in the state. Thankfully, you will not have to choose as this 48-mile byway gives you both. Starting at Grand Lake, you will drive through the park and its otherworldly alpine tundra landscape. Deer, bighorn sheep, moose, and coyotes are commonly seen in this area, making this a great drive for wildlife enthusiasts. However, the most unique feature of this drive is the 11-mile stretch above the tree line. The views of the mountains from here are completely and utterly amazing.