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National Park Service Rocky Mountain U.S. Department of the Interior Rocky Mountain National Park Fall River Area Trail Guide Deep valleys and towering alpine mountaintops, beautiful lakes and rushing rivers, historic roads, rocky trails, and stunning wilderness: all are part of the Fall River Area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Bighorn Sheep and Horseshoe Park including the Sheep Lakes • Do not approach wildlife. Wildlife are Elk are Frequently area can have abundant wildlife. When view- unpredictable and can hurt you, and Seen in This Area ing any wildlife: approaching them can cause them stress, • Obey wildlife closure areas and “no stop- leading to disease or illness. If an animal ping” traffic zones. changes its behavior because of you: you are too close! Enjoy and photograph them from • Use parking areas along the road. If not a distance. available, pull your vehicle completely off the road and do not park on vegetation. • Never feed wildlife, including birds and chipmunks. Tips for a Pay Attention to Altitude Bring the Right Gear Great Hike High elevations can cause altitude sickness 3 Bring waterproof outer layers and extra lay- and may aggravate existing health conditions. ers for warmth. Use caution. Take time to acclimatize to the park’s high altitude before attempting strenu- 3 Wear a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. ous hikes. Rest, drink lots of fluids, eat salty Sunlight can damage your eyes and skin, snacks, and start with easy hikes. even on cloudy days. 3 Pack extra water and snacks. Don’t drink Even on cloudy days, ultraviolet radiation from streams or lakes without treating the can be intense at altitude. Protect yourself by water. wearing a hat, sunglasses with UV protection, 3 Carry a map and compass or GPS. Know and sunscreen. how to use them. Watch the Weather: It changes quickly! 3 Wear sturdy footwear with good ankle sup- Thunderstorms are common in summer and port and a treaded sole. are dangerous. Plan your day to be below 3 Don’t rely on cell phones. Many areas have treeline by early afternoon. If you see building no service. storm clouds, head back to the trailhead. If Stay Safe and Practice Good Etiquette caught in a lightning storm, get below treeline. • Pets are prohibited on all Rocky Mountain National Park trails, tun- It might be summer, but expect snow, gusty dra, and meadows areas. There are pet- winds, and cold temperatures at any time. friendly hikes outside the park, and nearby Always carry storm gear, even if the sky is communities have boarding facilities and clear when you start your hike. Carry layers veterinary clinics. To learn more, visit of windproof clothing. If the weather turns, go.nps.gov/RockyPets. you’ll be glad to have them. • Stay together! Keep everyone, including children, with the group. • Stay on the trail. Shortcutting causes erosion. • In the Fall River Corridor, strollers are allowed only on the nature trails around Hidden Valley. For More Park Information ..................................................... (970) 586-1206 or www.nps.gov/romo Information Trail Ridge Road Status ........................................... (970) 586-1222 Emergencies ........................................................... 911. Tell the dispatcher you are in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado BL-S 05-2017 Fairchild Mountain 1.4mi 13502ft 2.3km 4115m Crystal Lake Fall River Area Trails E 0.6mi G Lawn North Lake 1.0km Rocky is very busy in summer and on fall weekends. N 0 2 Kilometers A R 0 2 Miles Expect congestion on roads, in parking areas, and along popular trails. Ypsilon Mountain Tour and hike early and late in the day. Parking areas often ll by mid- 13514ft 4119m morning. Carpool or use the free summer shuttle buses. r e v i R Spectacle Lakes Mount Alpine Visitor Center Y Chiquita Mount M 13069ft Ypsilon Tileston 3983m M Lake 11254ft 3430m To U 4.3mi Grand Lake Chiquita 6.9km Fall River M Lake Pass Chapin Creek g Trailhead Mount Chapin n ri 4.5mi 12454ft a 7.2km 3796m o Dark Mountain 1.5mi R 10859ft 2.4km Bighorn Mountain 3310m 3.1mi 11463ft 5.0km 3494m 4.2mi ek 6.8km Cre Old Fall Riv er R Cow On oad N e-w 9.0 arr ay mi / B ow up 14.5 l a di onl km c k rt ro y. Roa ad w d open ith no early J Old Fall River Road guard uly–S 1.0mi rails, ti ept. The Needles ght sw 1.4mi Start of Old MacGregor 10068ft 1.6km 1.1mi itchb Mountain 1.8km acks 2.3km Fall River Road 3069m • Closed in winter Chasm 1.4mi 10486ft Falls Fa 2.3km 3196m Open to bicyclists and dogs on leash from ll L Balanced Gem Endovalley Riv U M Rock Lake April 1 to November 15, except during er P Y R I road maintenance operations and Winter Gate Alluvial Fall River D G E Fan Sheep Lakes Entrance 3.2mi 1.2mi emergency closures as posted. Station C 0.6mi Wildlife viewing Fall River Visitor Center a n 5.1km 1.9km y o 1.0km Bicycles can go downhill only when road n The Twin Owls is closed to vehicles. When open to H To Rainbow Curve ors Glen vehicles, bicycles must go uphill. esh 0.5mi Haven Beaver oe 0.6mi 0.8km Vehicles over 25 feet long and trailers are Ponds Park Aspenglen 1.0km prohibited. Campground Lumpy Ridge ad Hidden Valley Deer Ridge o Trailhead R Junction h Castle Mountain lc Trailhead 8834ft u evils G DESTINATION DISTANCE ELEVATION GAIN 7.3mi 2693m D Many 34 11.7km mi km ft m 3.0mi 34 Parks 4.8km Estes Park Winter Gate To Alluvial Fan 0.3 0.5 60 18 ad Curve MacGregor Visitor Center Loveland Ro Trail Ridge r 0.6mi Avenue Beaver Mountain Loop 4.7 7.6 1160 354 inte 34 Closed in w 1.0km Deer Mtn ESTES Unpaved road 9937ft Mount Chapin 1.5 2.4 1814 553 3029m E lk 0.4mi h Chasm Falls (from winter gate) 2.2 3.5 640 195 4.7mi or Lake Estes 7.6km 0.6km n A Trail (horse/hiker) Shuttle stop 0.9mi ve Mount Chiquita (no trail) 2.4 3.9 2429 740 loop 1.4km nue PARK 36 To Crystal Lake 7.7 12.4 2980 908 Beaver Lyons and Trail (hiker only) Picnic area Mountain Boulder Deer Mountain 3.0 4.8 1083 330 10491ft Beaver Upper Beaver 3198m Mountain Meadows Winter Beaver Meadows Gate Entrance Station 36 Deer Mountain Loop 10.3 16.6 1083 330 0.7mi Trail distances Food service Loop 1.1km 07 Gem Lake 1.7 2.7 830 253 To Lawn Lake 6.3 10.1 2249 685 Information Restrooms Beaver Meadows Lily Lake 66 Longs Peak Bear Lake Road Visitor Center Marys Lake and Wild Basin Ypsilon Lake 4.5 7.2 2180 664 to Moraine Park Road Campground Sledding (winter only) Park & Ride and Ypsilon Mountain (no trail) 3.5 5.6 2874 876 Bear Lake All distances are one way from nearest trailhead..
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