June Estes Park, what to see, where to go

[Coveyleader]

Agree, for the life of me, I can't see why anyone schedules a trip to "Estes Park" # Boring for sure.

 

[bowhuntercoop]

One of the greatest bowyers and mule deer hunter to ever live, lives there. Go see South shop and the bows he builds. It’s awesome.

 

[jorswift]

Well trip has been set. Hotels have been booked. We are staying in CO Springs, Estes Park, Wheatland, WY, and Custer, SO.
Only staying in Estes Park as it was the only hotel could get with points and with a dog. We do not plan on going to RMNP, as we have the dog and cant hike the trails in there with her, so will be looking for other areas outside of there.

 

[Hnthrdr]

From CoSprings > Buena Vista > Leadville > Silverthorne > Kremmling > Walden > Laramie
Then about 15 mi north of Laramie on Hwy30 take Hwy34 (Sybille Canyon) east to I25.
That will dump you out just south of Wheatland.

Stay anywhere along that route that interests you

This is probably 1000x better route than driving up I-25, or even taking the highways that run the first hogback I will say as much as boulder is full of people who have ruined my state… it is one of the most beautiful spots on the front range, hygiene, and gunbarrel, Lyons are pretty, but to see true Co beauty take Cnelk’s route.

Saw your post, maybe take the back way to Estes, so when you get to west side of the Denver metro area take the peak to peak highway from Blackhawk to Allenspark down into Estes from the south, it’s a pretty drive you could stop by brainard lake on the way, or hit of Rollinsville to hike

 

[bz_711]

Lots of good advice here. Been going to Estes every few years for almost 40 yrs. It's gotten crowded but even my wife/kids like mixing it in every so often. Hard to beat RMNP for trail systems, views, and access/roads. Estes is still a fun town to walk, get a dinner and ice cream. The biggest hurdle now is the timed entry and if you didn't get them when they pop up (I think 30 days out) it could be tough now.

But - also many other great options, often cheaper, around CO. For beginners RMNP is a great start to have well marked trails with pretty destinations at the end. Once you are experienced, many great unknown trails throughout CO that we've discovered and sometimes we don't pass anyone on them and have an alpine lake all to ourselves.

Can't beat going out West to the mountains!

 

[jorswift]

This is probably 1000x better route than driving up I-25, or even taking the highways that run the first hogback I will say as much as boulder is full of people who have ruined my state… it is one of the most beautiful spots on the front range, hygiene, and gunbarrel, Lyons are pretty, but to see true Co beauty take Cnelk’s route.

Saw your post, maybe take the back way to Estes, so when you get to west side of the Denver metro area take the peak to peak highway from Blackhawk to Allenspark down into Estes from the south, it’s a pretty drive you could stop by brainard lake on the way, or hit of Rollinsville to hike

Only stop we want to make on the way from CO Springs to Estes is at Red Rock. My daughter and wife are music buffs and want to check it out.

 

[wytx]

Why Wheatland?
I'd take Highway 34 to Laramie stay here, better choices for lodging. The drive through the canyon is also neat and you may see bighorn sheep along with elk and deer.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Only stop we want to make on the way from CO Springs to Estes is at Red Rock. My daughter and wife are music buffs and want to check it out.

Morrison has a cool little downtown right next to red rocks or golden if you want to grab food still easy to take the peak to peak or drive up through boulder and Lyons from red rocks which is a pretty drive

 

[jorswift]

Why Wheatland?
I'd take Highway 34 to Laramie stay here, better choices for lodging. The drive through the canyon is also neat and you may see bighorn sheep along with elk and deer.

Visiting and staying with a friend who lives in Wheatland.

We are still visiting Laramie. Which canyon?

 

[dylanvb]

One of the greatest bowyers and mule deer hunter to ever live, lives there. Go see South shop and the bows he builds. It’s awesome.

I did not know Stalker was out of CO and I’m headed to Estes today for work. I’m stopping in. Thank you!

 

[sodaksooner]

It's been a few years since we were there, but always enjoyed getting up early and getting a coffee downtown and sitting out by the river. There used to be a climbing gym and they would take you out on beginner climbing expeditions. My aunt lives just down the road in loveland so it is fun to go see them although you don't have that option....lol. Trail ridge is fun to drive. I always took my road bike and would ride out of town and up to bear lake. There is also a tram in town that is kind of fun, although touristy. Any more we go down south around Leadville. It has gotten really touristy over the last 25 years as well but the views are spectacular.