Field guide
Rocky Mountain National Park hike and trail guide
Plan your Rocky Mountain National Park hike with official information. Find trail maps, condition reports, shuttle details, and park rules for runners.
Rocky Mountain National Park contains over 350 miles of hiking trails. The network offers routes for different activities, including running and hiking.
This guide summarizes official park information. Resources include trail maps, condition reports, and details on park access and regulations.
Official facts at a glance
- Mailing Address
- 1000 US Hwy 36, Estes Park, CO 80517
- Total hiking trail length
- Over 350 miles
- Park entrance fees
- Available (details not specified)
- Shuttle services
- Available
- Pet regulations
- Available
- Climbing rules & regulations
- Available
- Raptor Closures
- Implemented
- Trail conditions report
- Available, conditions vary by weather and elevation
- Longs Peak Conditions Report
- Available for climbing Longs Peak or hiking to Chasm Lake
- Camping
- Available for tents and RVs
- Wilderness overnight backpacking
- Available
- Visitor Centers
- Available
- Park map
- Available for download (PDF 10.6M)
- Trail maps
- Available
Sources: Hiking (nps.gov), Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov), Maps (nps.gov). Official pages, checked Oct 21, 2026.
The park's trail system
The park provides an extensive system of trails. Official park and trail maps are available to help you plan a route.
For those interested in the Longs Peak area, a specific conditions report is available for climbing or for the hike to Chasm Lake.
Accessing the trails
An entrance fee is required to enter the park. Visitor Centers are available on site for information.
Shuttle services operate within the park and can be used to get to different areas and trailheads.
Trail rules and safety
Park regulations are in place for all visitors. These include specific rules for pets.
Temporary trail closures are sometimes implemented for raptor protection. There are also specific rules and regulations for climbing activities.
Planning for overnight stays
The park offers options for overnight stays. Designated camping is available for both tents and RVs.
For multi-day trips on the trails, wilderness overnight backpacking is also an option, subject to park rules.
Before you go
- Check the official trail conditions report, as they vary by weather and elevation.
- Download the park map and relevant trail maps.
- Confirm current park entrance fee information.
- Review pet regulations before bringing an animal into the park.
- Check for any active raptor closures that may affect your route.
- Look up shuttle service schedules and operating details.
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