Embark on a self-guided audio tour through Rocky Mountain National Park. Explore stunning vistas, learn about the park’s history, and discover the legends of the Ute tribe.
Embark on a self-guided audio tour through Rocky Mountain National Park. Explore stunning vistas, learn about the park’s history, and discover the legends of the Ute tribe.
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Rocky Mountain National Park - Welcome to Rocky Mountain National Park! This tour will guide you through the most scenic parts of this magnificent mountain range. Prepare for breathtaking views, lush meadows, and excellent opportunities for wildlife observation!
Note: This tour spans over 40 miles and covers the highlights of Rocky Mountain Park in…
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Welcome to Rocky Mountain National Park! This tour will guide you through the most scenic parts of this magnificent mountain range. Prepare for breathtaking views, lush meadows, and excellent opportunities for wildlife observation!
Note: This tour spans over 40 miles and covers the highlights of Rocky Mountain Park in 2-3 hours.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
- Beaver Meadows Visitor Center - The Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, also known as the Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building, serves as the park’s headquarters and main visitor center in central northern Colorado.
- Deer Mountain - The first hiking trail you’ll encounter is the Deer Mountain Trailhead, which ascends 1,000 feet to offer spectacular views from a mountain summit.
- Beaver Ponds - Next are the Beaver Ponds, featuring an easy boardwalk through secluded and beautiful wetlands.
- Hidden Valley - Following that is Hidden Valley, a boreal forest with some of the most resilient flora in the nation.
- Many Parks Curve Overlook - You’ll then reach the Many Parks Curve Overlook, providing stunning views of three gorgeous mountain meadows.
- Rainbow Curve Overlook - The subsequent overlook is the Rainbow Curve Overlook, located at an altitude where most trees can no longer grow, offering incredible views!
- Ute Trail - At the Ute Trailhead, you’ll learn about the Ute tribe, who once inhabited the Rockies.
- Forest Canyon Overlook - Continuing on, you’ll arrive at the Forest Canyon Overlook, offering a vista from 12,000 feet up, along with insights about the Arapaho tribe.
- Lava Cliffs Overlook - Your journey takes you next to the Lava Cliffs Overlook. These 28 million-year-old cliffs will change your perception of the Rocky Mountains!
- Gore Range Overlook - Next, you’ll reach the Gore Range Overlook. This range, named for its deep red hue at certain times of the day, offers a striking view.
- Alpine Visitor Center - You’ll pass the Alpine Visitor Center next. It’s not only a great spot for snacks and restrooms but also the highest-elevation visitor center in any US national park!
- Medicine Bow Curve - At the Medicine Bow Curve, you won’t want to leave your camera behind! This vista is so elevated you can see the state of Wyoming!
- Forest Canyon Overlook - Have you ever seen an alpine lake? That’s next, at Poudre Lake. This lake freezes completely each winter due to its high elevation.
- Farview Curve Viewpoint - Continuing on, you’ll arrive at Fairview Curve Viewpoint, offering a fantastic view of the Never Summer Mountain Range.
- Colorado River Trail - The next trail leads to stunning views of the famous Colorado River, where you’ll also learn about its fascinating history.
- Timber Creek Road Camp Barn - The road through the park wasn’t built overnight, and your next stop, the Timber Creek Road Camp Barn, offers a glimpse into the ambitious construction project’s history.
- Holzwarth Historic Site - More history awaits at the Holzwarth Historic Site. Once a family home, it became one of the nation’s first dude ranches before the area became a national park.
- Bowen-Baker Trailhead - Up next is the Bowen/Baker Trailhead, marking the start of one of the park’s longest trails. Experienced hikers seeking a challenge will want to explore this one!
- Coyote Valley Trailhead - The next trail, the Coyote Valley Trail, is perfect for hikers seeking a shorter, easier journey, with opportunities for fishing!
- Onahu Trailhead - The Ute and Arapaho weren’t the only tribes to call the Rockies home. You’ll learn about another, the Onahu, at the Onahu Trailhead.
- Grand Lake - The main tour concludes in the town of Grand Lake, offering all the amenities needed after a rewarding day in the Rockies.
- Moraine Park Museum - If you take the Bear Lake detour, you’ll first arrive at the Moraine Park Amphitheater, dating back to the park’s early days.
- Moraine Park Museum - At Moraine Park, you’ll have the chance for scenic horseback riding.
- Bear Lake Trailhead - Next, you’ll reach Cub Lake Trailhead, where you’ll learn about the lasting impact of wildfires within the park.
- Fern Lake - Beyond that is Fern Lake Trailhead, ideal for hikers seeking peace and quiet away from the crowds.
- Odessa Lake-Flattop Mountain Junc. - As you follow the route, you’ll easily spot Eagle Cliff Mountain, named for the golden and bald eagles frequently seen here.
- Eagle Cliff Mountain - Looking for a picturesque picnic spot? You’ll find it next at Hollowell Park.
- Hollowell Park - A relaxing destination with numerous picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.
- Sprague Lake - Continuing on, you’ll reach Sprague Lake, one of the best spots in the park to catch the sunrise. Arriving early is highly recommended!
- Bierstadt Lake Trailhead - After that is the Bierstadt Lake Trailhead. This lake is as beautiful as Sprague Lake and tends to have fewer visitors, making it perfect for enjoying wilderness solitude.
- Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead - The next trail, at Glacier Gorge Junction, offers a fantastic trek through the park’s famous quaking aspens, some of the hardiest trees around!
- Bear Lake - Finally, you’ll arrive at Bear Lake. This vast lake is a wonderful spot to conclude your journey, capture a few final photos, and enjoy the pristine beauty of the Rocky Mountains.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
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Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can enjoy it together!
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Rocky Mountain National Park with this self-guided audio tour! These majestic peaks are filled with hiking trails and breathtaking views, and this detailed tour will introduce you to all of them. Explore stunning lakes and…
Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can enjoy it together!
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Rocky Mountain National Park with this self-guided audio tour! These majestic peaks are filled with hiking trails and breathtaking views, and this detailed tour will introduce you to all of them. Explore stunning lakes and mountain passes, discover the history of the remarkable women who contributed to the park’s creation, and learn about the Ute tribe and their fascinating legends. And, of course, remember to capture some photos along the way!
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.