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Rocky Mountain National Park Winter 2020 / Spring 2021 T Visit Oof , Eat, Face Mask Ake Your Outer Layer to Keep out Wind Warm Hat Ent Local, Boots Waterpr ACT WELCOME Safety Is Our Number One Priority Rocky Mountain National Park This visitor guide, Rocky is modifying Come prepared. Visitor Maintain social combined with your park access and visitor ser- services are limited. A re- distancing of six feet map, has the essential vices to help prevent duced number of visitors whenever possible, info you need for a fun, the spread of infectious will be allowed in facilities especially in busy areas. safe, and successful visit diseases. Some facili- at a given time. to Rocky Mountain ties and events will be Follow current local, National Park. closed or canceled. Face masks are required state, and national inside all visitor facilities, health guidance: Page 2: Things to Do Check locally and on and when in areas where • If you’re sick, don’t visit Page 3: Pocket Ranger the park website for social distancing cannot the park. Page 5: Activity Guide current information, be maintained. This in- • Wash your hands with soap Page 8: Winter Guide and continue to follow cludes narrow or busy and water or use hand san- Page 11: Spring Guide CDC guidelines. Thank trails, parking lots, pull- itizer. Back: Safety you for your patience offs, and overlooks. • Avoid touching your face. • Sneeze or cough into a and cooperation. tissue or the inside of your elbow. Dress for Success With the right clothing and Cold Extreme Cold gear, the mountains are an incredible place for winter warm hat warm hat adventures. Without them, winter in the mountains is extremely dangerous. face mask 2–3 layers outer layer 3+ layers to keep out 1 insulating Hypothermia is a serious risk. wind, wet outer layer gloves snow Watch for sleepiness, impaired gloves to keep out judgment, lots of shivering, and wind slurred speech. boots boots waterproof waterproof Get a grip! Traction devices are 1–2 layers 2+ layers always recommended when walk- ing on ice and packed snow. Never Approach Wildlife Weather and Altitude Keep a safe distance from wildlife—it’s the law. Winters at Rocky are Altitude sickness extreme, with very cold affects many visitors temperatures, howling every year. Symptoms 75 yards winds, feet of snow, include headache, nausea, and conditions that can fatigue, dizziness, vomit- change suddenly. ing, and even unconscious- Winter 2020 / Spring 2021 100 yards ness. Altitude can also Avalanches can be aggravate preexisting Never feed wildlife, If you see a bear or easily triggered when conditions like heart and including birds and mountain lion, stop, stay traveling in the wilder- lung disease. Take your chipmunks. It’s illegal. calm, and back away. Nev- ness. The park doesn’t do time, drink water, eat, It makes the animals er turn your back or run any avalanche control. For and rest. The only cure for unhealthy. You could be away. Stand tall and raise current conditions, check altitude sickness is to go bitten, scratched, kicked, your arms to look large. locally or visit down to a lower altitude. thrown, or trampled. Pick up small children. colorado.gov/avalanche Food, Water, Restrooms, and Roads CONTACT There are no food Limited trailhead and Smaller park roads, Hidden Valley services in the park at facility restrooms that Old Fall River Road, Snowplay Status this time of year. Food meet public health and most of Trail Ridge 970 586-1333 is available in the park’s guidance will be open. Road are closed. Winter gateway communities. If you have to go but driving conditions are Park Information aren’t near a restroom, possible at any time— 970 586-1206 Safe-to-drink water is you must step well away be prepared. Bear Lake available at some from the trail and water Road and other major Emergencies facilities. Don’t assume sources, bury your waste paved roads remain open Call or text 911 water will be available at at least six inches deep or (weather permitting). your destination. Water pack it out in a bag, and Website from lakes and streams carry out your toilet paper. Driving between Estes nps.gov/romo isn’t safe to drink unless Park and Grand Lake you treat or filter it first. requires a significant Social Media detour. @RockyNPS Visitor Centers Park rangers may be Rocky Mountain Con- available at the follow- servancy nature stores ing visitor are open at the follow- centers: ing visitor centers: • Beaver Meadows • Beaver Meadows • Kawuneeche • Fall River • Kawuneeche A reduced number of visitors will be allowed in Rocky-themed facilities at a given time. merchandise can also be Call the Information Office purchased online: for the latest info: 970- rmconservancy.org. Great Horned Owlets 586-1206 Things to Do Rocky Pocket Ranger Become a Junior Ranger No ranger-led programs Junior Rangers at Rocky are being offered this have fun discovering the winter. natural world and learning why we need to As an alternative, protect our national parks. we’ve created a Rocky We need the help of all Pocket Ranger, a our rangers to keep Rocky collection of fun protected for many years activities for all ages to to come! help you learn about and explore the park. There are activity books Go to the next page to for kids ages 5 and under, begin your adventure. 6–8, and 9+. Learn more at Spruce tree cones go.nps.gov/RockyJr. Watch Wildlife All animals at Rocky are wild Elk Bighorn Sheep Mule Deer and unpredictable. They are not pets. Never feed or approach wildlife: you could be hurt or issued a fine (learn more on front page). If stopping a vehicle to view wildlife, pull all the way off the Black Bear Coyote road, with all four wheels past the white line. Do not park on vegetation. Visit go.nps.gov/RockyWildlife for more info. And More... Bicycling Camping Fishing Bicycles are allowed on all roads open to Overnight stays must be in a campground or A Colorado state fishing license is required. motor vehicles unless otherwise posted. You designated wilderness site. A portion of Mo- Trout in the park include brown, brook, must ride single file. They aren’t allowed on raine Campground is open first-come, first- rainbow, and cutthroat. Not all park lakes trails except the East Shore Trail near Grand served in winter. Learn more about summer have reproducing populations. Learn more: Lake. Learn more: go.nps.gov/RockyBicycling. 2021 camping: go.nps.gov/RockyCamping. go.nps.gov/RockyFishing. Holzwarth Historic Site Horseback Riding Wilderness Camping Once a lodge, this historic site on the Horses have been part of Rocky’s tradition Overnight wilderness stays in winter are park’s west side is now preserved for your since its designation in 1915. Horses, mules, a serious endeavor, requiring significant enjoyment. Explore the grounds and read ponies, llamas, and burros are allowed on skill and planning. To learn more, visit the educational signage on a short walk. Learn park trails. No goats are allowed on park Beaver Meadows Wilderness Office or visit more: go.nps.gov/Holzwarth. trails. Learn more: go.nps.gov/RockyHorses. go.nps.gov/RockyWildernessCamping. 2 ACTIVITY TIPS Activity Guide When you head outdoors, you leave behind Navigating in winter can be hard. Use these tips established food, water, and restroom facilities; for a safe trip: shelter from sun, wind, and weather; and easy access to emergency services. Snowshoes and traction devices are recommended during winter and spring. Before heading to the park: Park trails are not marked or maintained for winter use. Route-finding skills are important. Don’t rely Be prepared. Bring the right gear: layers of clothing, on other’s tracks which can lead you astray. warm outer layers, sunglasses and sunscreen, and Snow-covered landscapes look very different than lots of water and snacks. in summer. Snow can be deep once you are off- Don’t rely on cell phones. Many areas have no trail. service. Streams and lakes can have thin ice and be very Carry a map and compass (or GPS) and know how dangerous. to use them. Be avalanche aware. Visit colorado.gov/avalanche Leave pets at home. Pets are prohibited on all park for the latest forecast. trails. Weather and trail conditions can change quickly Discuss your plans with family, friends, and park as snow falls and melts. Always be willing to turn staff at visitor centers. around. Recommended Routes D I S TA N C E T R A I L H E A D D ES TIN AT I O N (O N E WAY ) D I F F I C U LT Y FE AT U R ES Bear Lake Bierstadt Lake 1.6 mi Moderate Dense spruce-fir forest; ends at a lake surround- ed by spruce and fir trees. Emerald Lake 1.8 mi Strenuous Landscape views of the iconic Longs Peak; Two named lakes along the way - Nymph and Dream. Deer Mountain Deer Mountain 3.0 mi Strenuous Switchbacks through trees with a great view of the park. Wild Basin Copeland Falls 1.5 mi Easy Follow a winding river though pine and aspen Distances are from winter forests to a waterfall. recreation parking Calypso Cascade 3 mi Moderate Follow a winding river though pine and aspen forests to a waterfall. Copeland Falls is on the way. Ouzel Falls 3.9 mi Moderate Follow a winding river though pine and aspen forests to a waterfall. Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascade are along the way. Fall River Road Picnic Area ~1 mi Easy / Flat Snowshoe along a road through thick aspen trees and a densely wooded forest to a picnic area. East Inlet Meadow Overlook 0.5 mi Easy Snowshoe past the frozen and snow covered Adams Falls to a meadow with views of Mount Craig and surrounding peaks.
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