Be surrounded by beautiful views, mountain water and rich culture when you visit Grand Lake and the surrounding region for a few days of outdoor, culinary, creative and historic activities.
Sustainability Activity
Make a donation to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy to support research, land and facility projects.
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1
Activity
Rocky Mountain National Park
A living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak. Read MoreCOTREX
Map the TrailInsider's Tip
Go on a day hike through the national park on the Mount Ida or Chasm Lake trail — you'll feel like you're on top of the world. Don't forget to grab a boxed lunch (see below) so you can enjoy a picnic in the clouds.
Activity
Learn the History
Stop by Rocky Mountain Visitor’s Center on Trail Ridge Road, the Kawuneeche Visitor Center and the Holzwarth Historic Site for a slice of history.
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2
Activity
Do a Lil' Shopping
Walk along Main Street in Grand Lake to visit art galleries, buy local fudge and souvenirs, or visit during one of the popular craft fairs.
Activity
Hike Cascade Falls
Located in Rocky Mountain National Park this series of waterfalls is on the North inlet Trail, approximately 3.4 miles from the trailhead. This beautiful series of waterfalls lies along the North Inlet Trail, about a 3.4 mile hike from the trailhead.COTREX
Map the Trail
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3
Dinner
