We took the dawn Bierstadt hike and I can NOT say enough how much we enjoyed it! Nick is very…read moreknowledgeable about the park and wildlife, we had a very interesting conversation all the way up, down and around. My daughter had a million questions and he answered every one and gave her resources to follow up on her interests after the hike. He even took it easy on me huffing and puffing up the incline (I'm a sea level girl). Once we got up the incline the level area was much more manageable, even for me. I was impressed that Nick took every safety precaution and made sure we were prepared before and during our hike. The scenery was beautiful and the company can't be beat. I would absolutely do it again and just wish I was up for one of the back country trips.

Nick is a wonderful guide and owner of the company. He's knowledgeable, flexible, very friendly,…read moreprofessional and passionate about his work. We love that he gives a portion of his company earnings to further Conservation projects. Being from NYC we were overwhelmed where to begin exploring Rocky Mountain National Park so having Nick as our guide the first day enabled us to get oriented and confident for hiking the rest of the week on our own. He gave us great recommendations. We highly recommend Nick and Rewilding Expeditions!

Elk hang out around the surrounding area here! I've never seen Elk up close, so this was a treat!…read more This Visitor Center is great for tourists as well as locals. Parking is plentiful. There's a parking lot out front which fills up with people watching the Elk, walking around here, & taking the shuttle buses into town and to the Rocky Mountain National Park. You can obtain lots of free information on the Estes Park area including outdoor activities, lodging, activities around town, dining, & shopping. During the peak summer season, you can take the free town shuttles to this Visitor Center, then transfer from here to the free RMNP shuttles. Avoid parking and traffic issues during the busiest times of the year. Outside are some green areas (parklets), a pedestrian bridge that will take you across the river (where we saw Elk), some art, and the Estes Park Veterans Monument. It's a nice place to wander while stretching your legs.

This was our first stop when we arrived in Estes Park. We got out of the car and the first thing we…read moresee is Elk roaming around the grounds. We went inside and there we several well versed people to give us a map and show us around. They explained the free trolly that tours the city and where the restaurants where located. We were anxious to see the park so we decided to skip the city.

The hikes is with beautiful scenery and mountains views!! We even visited the information center…read moreand the girl was really helpful and she is from Maui Hawaii very nice and friendly even answered all my questions! Thanks you (MAHALO)...

We visited Estes Park for the first time during Memorial Day weekend 2026 and decided to schedule a…read moresunrise tour of RMNP since we were unfamiliar with the area. Sarah picked us up at Stonebrook Resort, where we were staying, at 5:10 a.m. Since it was early on Memorial Day, we did not need to pay an entrance fee or schedule timed entry into the park. Sarah took us up to Many Parks Curve and pointed out the numerous peaks in the distance to the northwest while describing various points of interest below. The sun rose quietly in the east, making the entire experience peaceful and beautiful. She drove us as far as Rainbow Curve, where the road was closed, then walked us farther up the road so we could take in additional views. Throughout the trip, Sarah shared local history, explained natural events over the past century that have shaped the park, and answered our many questions. We were also lucky enough to see several bull and cow moose near their calves, bull elk, bighorn rams, and even a Colorado pika. The tour lasted approximately three hours and ended back at our lodging. We highly recommend Sunrise Tours of Rocky Mountain National Park to anyone looking for a quiet, memorable experience of RMNP in all its natural beauty. Sarah was an amazing and knowledgeable guide, and her insight, warmth, and familiarity with the park made the tour even more special.

We hired Estes Park Trolleys for our wedding and were extremely disappointed with the experience,…read moreespecially given the $2,000 price tag. The trolley was contracted to make continuous loops between our two hotels and the venue from 2:15pm to 3:15pm. Despite this, several of our guests were outside ready for pickup at 3:00pm and were left behind. The trolley never came back for them, causing them to arrive late to our ceremony. Communication leading up to the wedding was difficult. The company was unresponsive to emails and calls, and key details weren't clearly confirmed until the last minute. This added a lot of stress to our planning process. After the wedding, I reached out to express my concerns, and the owner responded with a rude and defensive email. Rather than apologizing or trying to understand our experience, he blamed us and our guests, despite the fact that they were ready and waiting during the contracted time window. Weddings are stressful enough without having to deal with unreliable transportation and unprofessional customer service. I would not recommend this company to other couples looking for dependable service on their big day

Did not have air conditioning on our summer trolley. Windows didn't go down, we were stuck in a hot…read morebox. When asked if we wanted to turn the trolley around, I asked if we would get a refund. They said they didnt know and would that I would have to contact the owner. I asked for the owners phone number. They told me they didnt have it. While on the trolley I called the office number, no one answered. I left a voicemail and an email about our terrible experience. The trolley was so hot. We had an infant and over 80 on board and everyone was miserable. The inside of the trolley was nearing 100 degrees. We spent $1600 on this tour for our wedding and it was the worst thing we spent money on. I could go on and on but just know the bus driver is a piece of work and the owner is even worse. He will come up with any excuse not to refund you or even just trying to get in contact with him was a pain. He offered to refund us $160, which for $1600 wasn't even a dent. We would have much rather done something different with our time and spent our money elsewhere. For the owners character, he told me it was our fault because some of our guest wore long sleeve shirts and then he took a screenshot of the weather forecast and sent it to me. Newsflash, the weather was perfect. The sun beaten, hot box, hell of a trolley was the issue. I would have gladly walked back from rocky mountain national park than take this tour again. RMNP is beautiful. 15/10 stars. But stay away from this business.

This is the first stop and Visitor Center when you enter the park. We checked with a Ranger who…read moregave us a map and information about things to see. There is also a short movie about the park which we found very interesting. Don't miss it.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center is the main visitor center and park headquarters for Rocky Mountain…read moreNational Park. This visitor center is a beautiful building and was designed by Taliesin Associated Architects. When I first arrived in Estes Park, I made a stop here to get a paper map and learn more about the park. There are park rangers on hand to answer any questions that you may have. There is also a bookstore and a gift shop. There is plenty of parking at this visitor center. They have a welcome sign out front if you want a photo in front of it. There are restrooms outside and a water refill station. The hiker express shuttle makes a stop out front. The entrance into Rocky Mountain National Park is just west of Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. The park requires timed entry permits for certain hours of the day, so plan ahead before you make your trip. Don't forget to stamp your national passport book while here.

I made a stop here on my way to Grand Lake. The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is located on the west…read moreside of Rocky Mountain National Park. It is one mile north of Grand Lake and just south of the park entrance station on U.S. Highway 34 (Trail Ridge Road). I did the long 40+ mile drive from Estes Park to here and was happy to finally get out of the car and walk around. It is a nice visitor center with restrooms, paper map, books, merchandise and exhibits with information about the park. There are park rangers on hand to answer questions that you may have. You can get permits and information about backcountry camping and hiking in the park at this visitor center. After spending a week in Rocky Mountain National Park, I enjoyed checking out the topographical map of the park and seeing all of the places that I visited. I covered a lot of ground while I was here. The Tonahutu Spur Trail starts outside the visitor center near the parking lot. Sadly, a fire burned up many of the trees on this trail years back. Don't forget to get your national park passport book stamped while at the visitor center.

Amazing place, amazing staff! Every time I go there, I receive the best service you can ask for in…read morea National Park! Be sure to make your reservations online!

Best cabin and hosts in Estes Park! Super accommodating and very warm and welcoming! Rick & Cheryl…read moreare 5 star hosts and really care about your stay. They went out of their way and took us hiking and showed us many cool spots in Estes Park. They also told us the hot spots to go to in Rocky National State Park. They really made our stay a memorable one for a lifetime and we are so thankful to have met them.

Tried to "check in" while we were there but alas no reception. But that is okay. :)…read more Hermit park is a nice little area to go and get away. It is usually fairly quiet. There are lots of trees and gorgeous views of various mountain peaks. This is around 50-55 minutes from my house (or more depending on traffic). This is a county owned park, so you either need a larimer county park pass. Or there is a $9 fee you can pay upon entering if you dont have that. The park is well maintained. There are trash cans at the trail head. Also cared for bathrooms. There is more than kruger rock trail in the park. There is also saddleback and limber trail as well. Kruger is most well known and also tends to be the busiest. The trails are clearly marked and very user friendly. Dogs are allowed here BUT they need to be leashed ;) This is a really nice area to head to when you want to go into estes but dont necessarily want to deal with the crowds of rocky mountain national park. They do close for a few months in the winter. They actually just reopened i believe march 1 for the season so just be aware depending on the time of year you are wanting to go. Current trail conditions as of today were snowy and dry on parts. if you keep going past kruger onto the limber trail on the other side of kruger then you start getting into some deeper snow and snowshoes may be advised. We did about a mile that way and then opted to turn back around. Because the first 2.5 miles were not like that we had opted to not tow our snowshoes with us though we did pack them in the car.

I recently hiked the Kruger Hike trail and really enjoyed it! First of all, it's dog friendly which…read moreis always a huge plus for me. It's just about 4 miles round trip, so it's not super long. It gains about 900 feet in elevation but never feels really strenuous. Last weekend there was snow on the trail, but it was well marked and easy to follow up to the top. When you make it to the end of trail, make sure to climb to the very top of the rocks. You have to do a little bit of scrambling to get there, but the views are so worth it! You get a fantastic look at Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The location is great, just a couple of miles away from Estes Park, which is a fun place to stop after you hike. Our group (plus 2 doggies) had a great morning hiking Kruger rock, and would definitely bring other friends and family to check it out.