Rocky Mountain National Park Audio Tour Guide
Explore the stunning beauty of the Rocky Mountains like never before on our guided tour of Rocky Mountain National Park! This self-guided audio tour will take you on a journey through the park's iconic peaks, and stunning alpine lakes, with views of breathtaking wildlife.
Turn your phone into a personal guide as we share fascinating insights into the park's geology, ecology, and history. With stops at multiple viewpoints and scenic overlooks, you'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the park's stunning vistas and capture unforgettable photos.
The tour provides directions, stories, music, and travel tips - all in the comfort of your own vehicle. It's like having a tour guide along for the ride. We've done all the planning, so you don't have to!
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Estes Park, Estes Park, Colorado
This beautiful town is a the place to stop before your trip. There’s one seasonal cafe and no gas in Rocky Mountain National Park, so make sure to stock up on all the supplies you need before you get there. There’s numerous picnic areas in the park, so keep that in mind when shopping. Estes Park has plenty of shops and gas stations, and if you’re coming from farther away, you’ll have even more options.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 US Highway 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-8311
Here’s a perfect place to pick up a trail map. It’s chock full of information that’ll help you decide which trails are right before you. It also has park maps, bathrooms, gifts and souvenirs.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Moraine Park Discovery Center, 3 Bear Lake Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
This is a wonderful place to learn about the park’s geology and history. In fact, the building itself has quite the historical significance. It’s the last standing building that was part of the Moraine Park Lodge, a place popular with tourists when the park was a popular vacation destination.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bear Lake Trail, Colorado 80517, USA
At the Bear Lake Trailhead you’ll have the option to hike several different trails. The quickest, and most popular, is the Bear Lake Trail which takes around 15 minutes. But there’s others that range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead, Bear Lake Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
Like most trailheads in the park, this one also offers access to several different trails. Many are long though! If you’re up for an easy, just over three-hour hike, we recommend the Glacier Gorge Trail. It’s popular for birding and camping.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Bierstadt Lake, Bear Lake Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Just over three miles long, this trail is popular for snowshoeing, horseback riding, and of course, a gorgeous lake.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Horseshoe Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
What gives this valley its name is the glacial melt that carved it into the shape of a horseshoe millions of years ago. Today, it’s home to spacious meadows that attract wildlife.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sheep Lakes, Fall River Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
As the name suggests, here you’ll find park information and exhibits. It’s located right by the four beautiful Sheep Lakes. It’s also a popular spot for bighorn sheep and elk.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alluvial Fan Trail, Colorado 80517, USA
What’s an alluvial fan, you ask- Well, it’s where water cascades over boulders moved there by a massive flood in 1982. A sort of waterfall, really. This easy trail passes right by it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Beaver Ponds, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
Here you can take a five-minute walk along a boardwalk through wetlands created by beavers. Long ago beavers built a dam and organic material gathered behind it. Once it collapsed, that soil flowed out, creating the wetlands there today.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hidden Valley Trail, Boulder, CO 80301, USA
At this peaceful stop, you’ll find an easy, half-mile nature trail, picnic tables, and flush toilets. It’s a lovely place to stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh air.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Many Parks Curve Overlook, Us 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
From this one you’ll see Horseshoe Park, Moraine Park, and Beaver Meadows. There are viewing platforms around the entire curve for different perspectives.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Curve Overlook, 1043 Trail Ridge Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517
And another! This stop is a viewpoint above the treeline. You’ll see unobstructed views of nearby peaks and valleys.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Forest Canyon Overlook, Trail Ridge Rd. about 14 mi southeast of Alpine visitor center, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
A short walk through the tundra at the overlook affords visitors a view down into a river flowing through a canyon. You’ll see Hayden Gorge and Gorge Lakes.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tundra Communities Trail, Trail Ridge Road, Highway 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
This one-mile trail features interpretive signs about the flora and fauna that live in the tundra. You’ll also get to see the Mushroom Rocks, boulders that are over a billion years old and they look like, well, you can imagine.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lava Cliffs Overlook, Trail Ridge Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
The cliffs you’ll see from here are made of the only volcanic rock in the park. They’re part of the Never Summer Mountain Range and are actually the park’s youngest.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gore Range Overlook, Trail Ridge Rd, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
Here you’ll see awesome views of Gore Range, the Never Summer Mountains, and the flat-top of Longs Peak.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Alpine Visitor Center, Trail Ridge Rd., Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
At the highest elevation visitor center in any national park, you’ll find a seasonal cafe and the usual offerings from a place like this. This is the only place where you can grab a bite to eat in the park. There are also epic views from the nearby Alpine Ridge Trail.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Medicine Bow Curve, US-34, Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
From this gorgeous overlook, you’ll see the Medicine Bow Mountains, La Poudre River, and Wyoming on a clear day. Keep an eye out for wild life too.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Milner Pass, US Hwy 34 West of Alpine Vistor Center, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
You’ll stand right on the Continental Divide here. It’s also home to the Ute Trailhead and views of Poudre Lake.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lake Irene Picnic Area, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
This is home to a half-mile loop around Lake Irene. Across the street from there is Sheep Rock, where bighorn sheep like to sunbathe.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Farview Curve Overlook, Trail Ridge Rd. about 18 mi west of Alpine visitor center, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
This overlook lies at 10,000 feet elevation! It offers views of Kawuneeche Valley, the Colorado River, the Never Summer Range, and Jackstraw Mountain.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Colorado River Trailhead, Colorado River Trail, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
As usual, there are several trails here to choose from, ranging from easy to strenuous. We recommend the Colorado River trail.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Beaver Creek Picnic Area, Trail Ridge Rd, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
During fall, it’s common to see elk run here. It has tables, toilets, and fire grates.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Beaver Ponds Picnic Area, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
Another picnic area! You’ll find it offers great bird watching, two ponds, tables, and toilets.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Holzwarth Historic Site, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
Originally homesteaded by early settlers, this now offers a 1.5 miles stroll around the land. Some original structures are still standing.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bowen Mountain, Colorado 80447, USA
As the name suggests, this roadside overlook offers views of Bowen Mountain and the Colorado River.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bowen-Baker Trailhead, Trail Ridge Rd, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
Trailheads of different levels can be found here. Even if you don’t hike, it’s a wonderful place to spend some time. There’s a gorgeous meadow, picnic tables, and bathrooms.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Coyote Valley Trailhead, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
This is an easy, riverside, one-mile trail that’s wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bowen Gulch Trail, Grand Lake, CO
Since this trail is 15-miles long, the attraction is really walking along the river and exploring this beautiful area. Take a stroll along part of it and turn back when you’re done enjoying the beautiful scenery.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Harbison Meadows Picnic Site, Rocky Mountain National Park, US-34, Grand Lake, CO 80447, USA
Originally homesteaded by two sisters, today this area is a gorgeous meadow with picnic tables. It’s also a popular place with wildlife.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kawuneeche Visitor Center, 16018 US Highway 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80447-9620
What’s unique about this visitor center is it has a Rocky Mountain Conservancy Bookstore. So if you saw or heard about something today you want to learn more about, here’s an opportunity.
$10-$20 for souvenirs
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Grand Lake, Grand Lake, Grand County, Colorado
Food ranges from simple to high-end, and there’s even a museum and historical society. Of course, there’s also that beautiful lake! So be sure to explore at least a little more before leaving town.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
Rocky Mountain National Park Audio Tour Guide
4/19/2024 - 5/8/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duración: 10 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Estes Park, CO 80517, USA
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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