What is Trail Ridge Road
Trail Ridge Road is the more famous name for the western end of US Highway 34. An essential part of any Colorado road trip it provides amazing views and a one of a kind experience whether you are driving, cycling or hiking it.
Leading through the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado the road is the highest piece of continuous highway in the U.S.A. today.
Also known as the Beaver Meadow National Scenic Byway it provides unprecedented scenery and is fantastic as a place to drive through, matched only by its appeal if you stop and eat or stay along the way.
Running from Estes Park through to Grand Lake it traverses the counties of Grand County and Larimer County.
Recognised by the Federal Government as a Tourist National Scenic Byway its 48 mile length includes 11 miles which are above the tree line and are climatologically part of the arctic. Here you will find views, wildlife and plants which are otherwise only visible if you were to visit the article circle. Where else can you find tundra, elk and moose an easy drive away from comfortable accommodation in town?
The highest point of the road is 12,181 feet above sea level.
