Hiking

Visiting the Rocky Mountains can be an enjoyable and unforgettable experience, but all visitors should use good judgment and come prepared to handle some of the unexpected, but not uncommon scenarios that occur while visiting park. Hikers and climbers should be prepared for high elevations and sudden weather changes, as well as the common threats of natural hazards, harmless injury, dehydration, and fatigue. Hike and walk prepared, bringing adequate clothing, food, and water supplies, flashlights, first aid kits, and appropriate footwear. Although park rangers and employees help encourage safety within the park, all visitors are ultimately responsible for their own safety.