5 Must-do Family Friendly Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park

[@sparklypinkleopard26]

Just found your channel- loving it! Keep it up

[@Davespates]

Thank you Abby!

[@mr.billofcourse.2893]

I am from Arlington,, Va and now in Leesburg, Va. Just came across this clip. My first job out of high school was in 1974 when I landed a summer job with National Park Service.. My job was working with 4 other people by keeping the hiking trails clean in safe. We would hike about 11miles a days then pitch our tents off the side of the trail in a secluded spot. We would work 10 days then get 4 days off. We lived in the barracks the park service provided for us. We sure did party those 4 days. Can recall a place called the "Rock Inn" in 1974. Hear its still there. Once my buddy and I hitched a ride to Denver to see Johnny Winter in concert at the coliseum. Another time to Boulder to see my cousins. Had a few keg parties as will. Drinking age back then was 18. I still didn't recognize anything on this clip. Its been since 1974 since I have been there. Still remember the scenery. every now and then our boss who was Ron Harris would let us take a day off and have people come up to bring us beer. Heard that Ron Harris has died. Great guy. After seeing this, makes me want to go back. Maybe this coming spring.

[@Davespates]

Wow Mr Bill - sounds like one of the best first jobs out of high school ever! Pitching tents 🏕 is such an amazing experience in RMNP !!

[@mr.billofcourse.2893]

@@Davespates is Mr. Bill again. My question to you, Mr. Spates is: Do you know where I can get get historic photographs of Estes Park from 1974? I would like to try to see if there are any photos of the barracks where I lived for 3 months. I can remember that they were one story wooden structures. Outside of town I believe. I can't believe I don't recognize anything in these clips. Did you know a Ron Harris by any chance? He was our trail boss. I see that he recently died. Anyway, thanks. My address was "Utility area NPS #117. Thanks again.

[@fadevsanjudo1222]

Wow, Great video! Very informative! Do you think I can visit all these places in November, or are they close?

[@Davespates]

Most of the time accessible (Accept Lake Irene) but conditions can always change and roads can get shut down because of snow at any time.

[@kanlife5768]

Great video. Really appreciated the comments on colder months as well as summer since that’s when we usually visit.

[@Davespates]

Thanks for watching Kanlife!

[@SheepdogPreparedness]

Always love your content. Looking forward to bringing my family back out there in August, just like I did last year.

[@Davespates]

Thanks for watching Sheepdog! August is a great time to be there 👍

[@virajkolombege5251]

For my visiting duration in Co. I was only given the non bear lake corridor entrance. Any recommendations on that part of the national park.

[@Davespates]

Hi, Bear Lake Corridor is a small part of the park. It all depends on how many miles you want to hike. Driving up Fall River Road and Trail Ridge road stopping at the overlooks is always a good time if the weather is good. Adams Falls is a short but nice hike on the west side that's not included in this list.

[@laurenbouchie2394]

Some of my favorite lakes an hikes to! Sprague lake is the best with Bear Lake being my 2nd favorite! We will haven't been to Lake Irene will have to check it out next time we go to Co.