10 fun facts about Rocky Mountain National Park

Area - 415 sq miles (1,075 square kilometers) Rocky Mountain National Park is the largest National Park in the state of Colorado.

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In 2022, Rocky Mountain National Park was the 4th most visited National Park in the US. Visitors - 4.3 million

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Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in North America, crosses the Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Coyote, American Black bear, Bighorn sheep, Beaver, Elk, Puma are some of the large mammals in the National Park.

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Established January 26, 1915

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Rocky Mountain National Park provides a safe home to over 270 species of local and migratory birds.

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There are no Grizzly bears in Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Highest mountain inside the National park Longs Peak - 14,259 ft (4,346 meters)

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A large portion of the National Park is above 10,000 ft (3,050 meters).

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Famous Hikes Bear Lake Hike Alberta Falls Trail Alpine Ridge Trail Emerald Lake Trail Flattop Mountain Trail

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US States with most National Parks

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