Rocky Mountain National Park is more than 415 square miles and has 114 named peaks over 10,000 feet. One of the more popular hiking trails is the Keyhole Route on Longs' Peak. At 14,255 feet, Longs' Peak is the highest in the Rocky Mountain National Park and the fifteenth tallest in Colorado.
Birds and animals add color and interest to the landscape. The park contains 65 species of mammals, 260 species of birds, and 900 species of plants. Black bears, mountain lions, and bobcats live in the park, but seldom are seen. Moose and mule deer are more visible. In autumn, herds of American elk roam the park and frequently are visible, even at the lower elevations.
The pa rk is open 24 hours a day year round.
Park Service Information Office:
Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 Highway 36
Estes Park, CO 80517-8397
E-mail: Rocky Mountain National Park romo@parks.gov
