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Route Overview
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A 3-day Rocky Mountain plan built around Bear Lake, Trail Ridge Road, and Wild Basin. Balanced hikes, alpine views, and wildlife with smart pacing.
Itinerary
06:30
45 min06:30
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Bear Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park
45 min
07:30
120 min07:30
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Nymph Lake + Dream Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park
120 min
11:00
60 min11:00
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Sprague Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park
60 min
15:30
60 min15:30
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Moraine Park
Rocky Mountain National Park
60 min
08:00
180 min08:00
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Trail Ridge Road scenic drive
Rocky Mountain National Park
180 min
10:00
60 min10:00
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Alpine Visitor Center
Rocky Mountain National Park
60 min
12:00
30 min12:00
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Forest Canyon Overlook
Petrified Forest National Park
30 min
14:00
30 min14:00
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Rainbow Curve
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
30 min
07:30
30 min07:30
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Wild Basin Trailhead
Alagnak Wild River
30 min
08:30
210 min08:30
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Ouzel Falls
Rocky Mountain National Park
210 min
14:30
60 min14:30
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Lily Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park
60 min
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Days
11
Stops
moderate
Difficulty
Best Season
June-September for Trail Ridge Road access
Tags
#rocky-mountain#alpine#wildlife#multi-day