THE WEST SIDE OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

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If you have never been to Rocky Mountain National Park, you’re in for an extraordinary experience. This national park hasn't changed much over the years. With its rolling tundra, stoic mountain peaks, glacier-carved valleys and abundant wildlife, 1915年，当它被宣布为国家公园时，同样的东西使这个地方变得特别，今天继续使它变得特别. But with the park's staggering 416 square miles, it can seem a little daunting to know where to start. 下面是落基山国家公园的初学者指南.

The Lay of the Land

Rocky Mountain National Park has two distinct halves, 它们由北美最高的连续铺成的道路连接起来， Trail Ridge Road. 如果不完整地行驶这条48英里长的公路，那么去公园的旅行就不完整. 然而，需要注意的是，由于积雪，这条路在冬天是封闭的.

公园的东坡包括朗斯峰等著名景点, Moraine Park, Bear Lake, Wild Basin and Sprague Lake, and as a result, it is the more heavily trafficked side of the park.

The western slope of the park features Colorado's largest natural lake (Grand Lake)这是一个广阔的山谷，有大量的驼鹿和麋鹿(Kawuneeche valley)，是尼罗河的源头 Colorado River, and more than a dozen backcountry valleys perfect for horseback riding and hiking excursions.

Know Before You Go

Public lands are the heart and soul of Colorado, 为户外娱乐和野生动物的避风港提供了令人惊叹的自然背景. 它们不仅仅是用土地来衡量的——它们是我们创造的记忆, 我们珍惜的时刻和我们保护的自然奇观.

所以当你探索落基山国家公园时，一定要跟随 Care for Colorado Leave No Trace Principles 确保它的美丽不被破坏，留给子孙后代.

如果你对更多保护公共土地的方法感兴趣 roam responsibly in Grand County, join the #StandGrand 运动规划未来的娱乐作为我们宝贵土地的管家, water and wildlife. 

Follow the “rule of thumb”. 如果你能用拇指盖住动物，你就处于安全距离. 将食物、垃圾和有气味的物品存放在防熊的容器中，以避免不必要的互动.
即使在不太理想的条件下，也要走指定的路线. 它保护野生动物，防止侵蚀，并确保你保持在最安全的地形. If you're camping, choose a designated campsite.
Ensure campfires are permitted in your area. 一旦点燃，保持它们的小和监控，并完全熄灭后，完成. 吸烟时要小心，被丢弃的烟头是引起野火的常见原因.
Always pack out your trash, including peels and cores. No restroom? 准备好一个一次性的WAG包，或者把你的生意埋在8英寸深的地方, at least 70 steps from all water sources and trails.
永远不要带着你在探险时发现的植物、岩石或文化物品. 保持装备清洁，以防止入侵物种的传播和保护景观. Even minor damage can have a lasting impact.
Respect fellow adventurers in Grand County. 注意噪音，给需要动力的登山和骑自行车的人让路. 在步道上，轮椅使用者和骑马者必须优先.
格兰德县的天气和我们的活动选择一样多样. 准备好保暖衣物、防晒用品和一个可重复使用的水瓶来保持水分. Explore lesser-traveled sites to avoid the crowds.
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Where to Stay

The park's two main gateway towns — Grand Lake 和埃斯蒂斯公园——这里不乏酒店、汽车旅馆、小旅馆、住宿加早餐和度假租赁. 因此，这两个地方都可以作为你第一次冒险的大本营.

Grand Lake's accommodations 提供额外的奖励，可以进入公园外的景点，如 Shadow Mountain Lake, Lake Granby, the Indian Peaks Wilderness, Winter Park, Fraser and Hot Sulphur Springs. Nearby, Granby and Kremmling also offer a variety of authentic Colorado lodging options, and they are only a short drive from the park.

If you are looking to camp, the park offers five campgrounds 大小不一，除了朗斯峰露营地，其他地方都可以容纳房车. 位于公园西侧的Timber Creek露营地位于Kawuneeche山谷的中心, and its spacious 98 camp sites are peaceful and scenic.

看看落基山国家公园里所有的露营地.

When to Visit

落基山国家公园(Rocky Mountain National Park)在不同的季节提供了丰富的对比. 夏季(通常是阵亡将士纪念日到劳动节)是游客的旺季，这是有充分理由的——步道没有雪, the park's wildlife is active, and the wildflowers are in full bloom.

But ask a local or frequent visitor to the park, 他们会告诉你秋天(通常是劳动节到十月中旬)是他们一年中最喜欢的季节. 虽然你可能会在这个季节看到一场早期的暴风雪, 你更有可能看到白杨树和苔原草变成鲜艳的金色和红色, and you are also likely to hear elk bugling during their annual rut season. 步道通常仍然可以进入，大多数露营地在这段时间也保持开放. Check out our top five places for fall colors for even more itinerary ideas.

In winter, 步道岭路(连接公园的东西两部分)因降雪而关闭, and the park sees little visitation. But for outdoor enthusiasts looking to cross-country ski or snowshoe, 公园的山谷和小径是一个壮丽的冬季仙境，在那里你可以看到新鲜的动物足迹, frozen waterfalls and snow-covered peaks.

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