If you're visiting Estes Park, make sure to head into RMNP! A few notes and our favorite stops:

Make a park reservation online:

If you want to go into the park between 9AM-3PM you need to make a reservation. It's only $2 to make the reservation and they open the night before you want to enter at 5PM (MST) so hop on RIGHT at 5 to make sure you get a spot! If you plan on going in before 9AM or after 3PM, no need to make a reservation. Here's the RMNP info link:

https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/index.htm

#Gunndersons Top Spots in RMNP (click titles for links):

Trail Ridge Road: We do this drive multiple times every summer - tons of view points to pull over at and plenty of bathrooms along the way to take you above 11,000 ft! Takes about 45 minutes to get to the top, and there's an awesome visitors center with gifts, snacks and more once you get there.

Bear Lake: This requires a special reservation through the Timed Entry link above, but if you go this way you will not regret it! Bear Lake is super easy to access - you park in a lot, hop a shuttle and it's a short walk (not even a "hike" to get beautiful views of water + The Rockies.

Dream Lake: A short hike above Bear Lake, the views are insanely beautiful. The glacial lake is crystal clear and makes for one of the prettiest Instagram backdrops for your trip to CO!

Copeland/Calypso/Ouzel Falls: Want to chase some waterfalls? This low-intensity hike offers a series of waterfalls you can take a short walk to! This is through the Fall River entrance - more of a hidden gem with less people at it every day!

Lily Lake: Grab the strollers for this easy, accessible and walkable stop for families. It's a beautiful lake with side views of Longs and Meeker peaks. We often swing by here and dip our feet in the cold mountain water after a good hike!

#ProTip Pack some snacks! We do charcuterie-on-the-go snacks from home or the Safeway in Estes as we head into the mountains for the day.f

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