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.
Emerald Lake Hike Rocky Mountain National Park
Bear Lake Hike at Rocky Mountain National Park
Alberta Falls Hike at Rocky Mountain National Park
Bridal Veil Falls Hike at Rocky Mountain National Park
Timberline Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
The Loch in Rocky Mountain National Park
Sky Pond in Rocky Mountain National Park
Lake of Glass Waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park
Nymph Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Lake Haiyaha Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Four Lakes and Waterfall Loop in Rocky Mountain National Park
Mills Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Jewel Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Black 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.