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Rocky Mountain National Park News U.S National Park Service Rocky Mountain National Park News U.S. Department of the Interior Please use caution when using fires in designated sites only. Why Construction on PLAN AHEAD Walking On Alpine Tundra Bear Lake Road? Bear Lake Route shuttles heading With the exception of four Tundra Protection Areas surrounding Alpine Bear Lake Road is one of the most both to and from Moraine Park Visitor Visitor Center, Forest Canyon, Rock Cut, and Gore Range overlooks, popular scenic roads in Rocky Center and Bear Lake are experiencing Mountain National Park and provides significant delays of more than 2 hours you can, with care, walk on the alpine tundra. In the four areas listed year-round visitor access to a variety of in transit times in addition to wait above you must stay on trails as you walk. wonderful recreational opportunities. times at the shuttle stops. Demand can A two-year major construction project exceed the capacity of the buses which To help preserve alpine tundra: is occurring on the lower section of increases wait times even longer. • Stay on trails where they exist. the road. If you plan to board the shuttles, please • Never walk single file off trail. be prepared with water and snacks and • Step on rocks or gravel where possible. The construction is taking place expect a lengthy trip. on Bear Lake Road from the junction The tiny plants thank you. of Trail Ridge Road/Highway 36 Best options - hike early or late – prior to the Park & Ride – Glacier Basin to 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Campground intersection, covering Explore other areas of Rocky Mountain Visitor Centers 5.1 miles. The work is similar in scope National Park. East of the Divide – Estes Park Area and impacts as the first phase of reconstruction which was completed in Beaver Meadows 2004, and took place on the upper 4.3 PARK FACILITIES Most facilities along Bear Lake Road Visitor Center mile section of road. This major project will be available to the public during Open daily 8 a.m.-9 p.m. involves construction of significant the reconstruction project. However, Features spectacular free park movie, retaining walls to improve safety and Glacier Basin Campground and the information, bookstore, large park drainage. In addition, a 0.9 mile section Tuxedo Park picnic area and shuttle orientation map, and backcountry permits is being rerouted away from Glacier stop are closed. Numerous pull-off in an adjacent building. Open 8 a.m. to 6 Creek, in order to prevent impacts areas may be closed at times during the p.m. starting Labor Day. to wetlands and riparian habitat and construction. reduce costs. Repairs will be made on Fall River Visitor Center the Big Thompson Bridge to improve Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Moraine Park Visitor Center is open safety. Structural deficiencies will be Features life-size wildlife displays, a daily, however visitors should expect corrected in the roadway and children’s discovery room, information and congestion and very limited parking. inadequate parking and pullout design a bookstore. Visitors should also expect congestion will be improved. This project will and limited parking at the popular widen the road and improve the road picnic and angler area in lower Moraine surface to better accommodate park Park, north of the Big Thompson River. shuttle buses. Safety associated with winter snow removal will be enhanced Moraine Park by the wider road. SUGGESTIONS & OPTIONS Visitor Center During the next two years, visitors Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. who plan to go to the Bear Lake area EXPECT DELAYS! Features interactive exhibits on the past will have easier access if they plan Through October 9, from 9 and present landscape, and a bookstore. ahead, hike early or hike late, and a.m. to 4 p.m., Bear Lake Road, Great views of glaciated Moraine Park. approximately one mile southwest carpool. All trailheads along the of Moraine Park Visitor Center to Bear Lake Corridor, the Park & Ride, Bear Lake, will be accessible by free Moraine Park Visitor Center and Beaver shuttle bus only, seven days a week. Meadows Visitor Center have limited Sheep Lakes Private vehicles will be allowed both parking spaces available. Explore other Information Station directions prior to 9 a.m. and after areas of Rocky Mountain National Open 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. though August 19. 4 p.m. Park. For those visitors who want to Horseshoe Park is a good place to look for Visitors in private vehicles, who access the Bear Lake area between 9 wildlife, including bighorn sheep and elk. make the 9 a.m. cutoff time, will a.m. and 4 p.m., the best option will Information & ranger programs. be allowed to travel out of the area be to park in Estes Park at the parking throughout the day. All visitors, in lot near the Fairgrounds or the Estes Park Visitor Center and take the Hiker Alpine Visitor Center private vehicles or shuttle buses, Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shuttle in to Rocky Mountain National should expect at least two 20-minute (weather permitting) Park. Between transit times and wait delays both directions through the Features extraordinary views of alpine times - expect a lengthy trip! construction area. There will be no tundra, displays, information, bookstore, construction delays between Park & adjacent gift shop and snack bar. Call Ride and Bear Lake. Night closures OUR FUTURE Rocky Mountain National Park is (970) 586-1222 for Trail Ridge Road are taking place on Tuesday and approaching its Centennial anniversary conditions. Thursday nights from 10:30 p.m. to in 2015. Bear Lake Road was completed 5:30 a.m. in 1928 and no major road work has SHUTTLE BUSES taken place on the lower section for West of the Divide – Grand Lake Area The park’s three shuttle routes will more than 80 years. When this project be modified during the construction. is complete, just prior to the park’s Kawuneeche Visitor Center Please see the back page of this hundredth anniversary, it will conclude Open daily 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Features free newspaper for shuttle route maps over 47 miles of critical improvements movies, exhibits on wonders of the park, and information. on park roads since 2003. information, a bookstore, and backcountry permits. More information on the Bear Lake Road Reconstruction Project is available at www.nps.gov/romo and a recorded road status line at (970) 586-1222. You Need to Know Concessions Services Firearms Park Entrance Fees Pets and Service Animals A federal law allows people who can Automobile Entrance Fee - Single- Pets are allowed in the park, but only in legally possess firearms under federal, family vehicle entrance fee is valid for picnic areas, campgrounds and along Horseback Riding Colorado, and local laws, to possess seven consecutive days, including date roadsides, never on trails or meadow • Wild Basin Livery firearms in Rocky Mountain National of purchase. $20 areas. Pets must be on leashes no longer Allenspark (303) 747-2222 Park. It is the visitor’s responsibility than 6’ when outside vehicles. For the Rocky Mountain National Park safety of your pet and the protection • Sombrero Ranch to understand and comply with all Annual Pass - Provides unlimited entry of park wildlife and other visitors, Estes Park: 1895 Big Thompson Ave. applicable state and federal firearms to this park for one year from the date pets and their food should not be left ( 970) 586-4577 laws. of purchase. $40 unattended. You may not leave your Allenspark: 211 Main St. • Hunting, recreational shooting, and pet unattended in vehicles if it creates (303) 747-2551 target practice is not allowed in Rocky Rocky Mountain National Park/ a danger to the animal or if it becomes Grand Lake: 304 W. Portal Rd. Mountain National Park. Arapaho National Recreation Area a public nuisance. Pets may not be left (970) 627-1083 • Federal law prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those Annual Pass - Provides unlimited entry tied to vehicles, trees or other objects. • Winding River Resort buildings are posted with signs at to both areas for one year from the date Grand Lake: 1447 County Rd. 491, public entrances. of purchase. $50 A Pet Brochure, available at visitor (970) 627-3215 • If you have questions, please contact centers lists all regulations. • National Park Gateway Stables the Park Information Office America the Beautiful – National Service animals that have been Rocky Mountain Gateway near the Fall at (970) 586-1206. Parks and Federal Recreational individually trained to perform specific River Entrance on U.S. 34 Lands Annual Pass - Available to tasks for the benefit of persons with (970) 586-5269 Food Storage everyone which provides access to, and Do not attract wildlife, including black use of, Federal recreation sites that charge disabilities are allowed in the park. A • CowPoke Corner Corral Stables bears, to your campsite. Keep a clean an entrance or standard amenity fee for service animal that is allowed in park YMCA Road on Highway 66 at Glacier camp! Never leave food items one year from date of purchase. $80 facilities, trails, etc., must be doing so in Lodge (970) 586-5890 unsecured or unattended. Improperly the service of a disabled person. • Hi Country Stables stored or unattended food items will America the Beautiful – National Emotional support (“therapy animals”) Located in Rocky Mountain result in a violation notice. “Food Parks and Federal Recreational are not service animals under the National Park items” include food, drinks, toiletries, Lands Senior Pass - A lifetime pass for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Moraine Park (970) 586-2327 cosmetics, pet food and bowls, and U.S.
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