Estes Park is one of the best vacation destinations in Colorado because it is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park is situated on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park which contains incredible views of the Rocky Mountains, and over 350 miles of hiking trails. Many families choose to camp in the park at Moraine Park Campground, and others choose from the great selection of mountain cabins and vacation rentals in the area. From wherever you camp or stay, there are a myriad of day hikes you can set out on.
Estes Park is just 90 minutes from Denver, and an Estes Park Shuttle is available from the Denver International Airport.
Ribbon Falls Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Shelf Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Shelf Lake Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Black Lake Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Shelf Creek Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Andrews Glacier and Tarn in Rocky Mountain National Park
Solitude Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Chaos Canyon Cascades in Rocky Mountain National Park
Cub Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
The Pool in Rocky Mountain National Park
Arch Rocks Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Copeland Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Windy Gulch Cascades in Rocky Mountain National Park
Fern Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Fern Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Marguerite Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Spruce Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Aaron Johnson has been hiking in Colorado for over 20 years. The owner and editor of Dayhikes Near Denver, Aaron writes every trail profile as a local guide who has hiked hundreds of miles of trails along the Front Range and deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.