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Old Fall River Road
From Horseshoe Park, scenic Old Fall River Road runs 9 miles to the 11,796-foot Fall River Pass.
Plan Around Old Fall River Road
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Old Fall River Road Details
From Horseshoe Park, scenic Old Fall River Road runs 9 miles to the 11,796-foot Fall River Pass. This was the first road built to access the high country of Rocky Mountain National Park, and unlike Trail Ridge Road, it includes some challenging steep sections, with some grades of 16 percent. The posted speed limit is 15 miles per hour -- a limit you'd be wise to observe, since the gravel road is narrow, curved, and has no guard rails. Vehicles with trailers and vehicles greater than 25 feet in length are not permitted on this road.
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Trail Ridge Road
Nearby Parks Around Old Fall River Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Old Fall River Road
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0.1 mi away
Alpine Ridge Trail
This short, well maintained trail climbs to an overlook near the Alpine Visitor Center on Ridge Road.
0.1 mi away
Alpine Visitor Center
Weather dependent, open daily from Memorial Day weekend in May to mid-October.
0.1 mi away
Alpine Visitor Center
Open daily whenever Trail Ridge Road is open -- generally May to mid-October.
0.2 mi away
Alpine Ridge Trailhead
This quarter-mile walk is deceptively strenuous because of the high altitude of the trail.
0.2 mi away
Fall River Pass
Trail Ridge Road traverses Fall River Pass at an elevation of 11,796 feet.
