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DAY 12 – ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Thursday June 30, Winter Park to Estes Park (79 Miles)
Today is another beautiful ride. Head north out of Winter Park toward Granby and Grand Lake. From Grand Lake the route follows Trail Ridge Road into Rocky Mountain National Park and crosses the continental divide at 12,183 ft (the highest paved through road in the United States).

Trail Ridge Road

Fly down hill from the summit passing tourists, Winnebagos, and other slow moving vehicles while being careful to keep it on the road and avoid the chasm below. Estes Park is all about tourisim, and can be congested in June. Watch out for elk jams, goat jams and other wildlife induced traffic hazards that can cause erratic driver behavior.

The day’s ride is only a one humper, but it is a big one. We will be staying at the Alpine Trail Ridge Inn. It is close to Rocky Mountain National Park, Town, and Mini Golf. The evening’s entertainment will be a competition to crown the Mountain Madness Mini Golf Champion.

Below you will find a view from Keyhole showing the start of the day at the bottom (with a larger pushpin) and the end of the day at the top (with a smaller pushpin).

*** Note These Satellite Photos and Maps are Only Suggestive of Our Route ***

*** Note These Satellite Photos and Maps are Only Suggestive of Our Route ***

*** Note These Satellite Photos and Maps are Only Suggestive of Our Route ***