July Snow on Trail Ridge Road: Visitor's Guide & Highlights

Explore the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road in July with this visitor's guide. From summer snow to breathtaking views, this video highlights the best of this scenic road trip destination.
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Park Entrance
1:22 Many Parks Curve
2:16 Rainbow Curve
4:23 Forest Canyon Overlook
5:58 Rock Cut
8:04 Gore Range Overlook
9:09 Alpine Visitor Center
10:53 Milner Pass (Poudre Lake)
11:59 Farview Curve
12:38 Kawuneeche Valley
14:10 Grand Lake
14:48 Insider Tips
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NOTES:
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[@543dp3555]

They've all been great but this is one of your best videos so far Erik. Please keep it up!

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks! I appreciate the encouragement!

[@sugarbushequinemarketing]

I was thinking the same thing. The videos keep getting better and better.

[@ErikStensland]

@@sugarbushequinemarketing, thanks. I'm working as hard as I can to make them a high quality. Still a long ways to go as I slowly improve. :) I appreciate you mentioning the change you've seen.

[@Dewey6579]

Thank you! Headed up there tomorrow and so appreciate getting to see this video!

[@ErikStensland]

Hope you have a wonderful time!

[@marlw944]

Making my 1st trip to RMNP on July 15th. I have watched all of your videos in preparation for my trip. Thank you so very much. We intend to follow your advice.

[@marlw944]

And very much looking forward to visiting your gallery.

[@ErikStensland]

We look forward to meeting you. Have a wonderful trip!

[@robiness6019]

Great video as always! 😊 We’ve visited the area before, but next month we’ll be there for the first time during the time of year when Trail Ridge Rd is open. Really looking forward to making the trip across from Grand Lake, and I’m glad to have this video for ideas on where to stop. Thanks!

[@ErikStensland]

So glad you are going to have the chance to enjoy Trail Ridge Road. It really is an amazing road and well worth visiting.

[@user-gn3nj9yh8c]

Great trip and commentary

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewfuller7942]

Awesome video Erik!! Beautiful video with great editing!! Getting better and better!! Very engaging narration and cadence

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks Andrew! Looking forward to your visit this autumn.

[@guifengshao2296]

Thank you very much for the information. I am going to visit RMNP at the beginning of August. I like your videos and subscribed, and they are so helpful!

[@ErikStensland]

Thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it. So glad you are finding the information to be helpful!

[@gregroberts875]

Great Information, thanks

[@ErikStensland]

You are welcome Greg.

[@patchworkchickenstudioarta5615]

Lake Irene!!

[@ErikStensland]

I love little Lake Irene as well. Sorry I didn't feature it. There was just no way to fit everything in there I wanted to add. Someday I may do a full hour long video on all there is to do and see along Trail Ridge Road.

[@susankelmer7613]

@@ErikStensland That would be awesome. Lake Irene is my very favorite place (I'm @patchworkchickenstudio) and I can spend hours there just staring at the water.

[@sloppysteaks123]

We decided to plan our trip after watching your videos this Winter - we're heading to RMNP in late August and are so excited! Thank you for all of the insights - we will definitely visit your gallery. Are there any other Estes Park activities, businesses, or restaurants you would recommend?

[@ErikStensland]

So glad you are coming to visit. Check out my website for ideas: www.rockymountainnationalpark.com. Also check out the events calendar: www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/ and also www.Estes-park.com for more ideas.

[@ErikStensland]

It’s great that you’re coming out to Estes Park in August. I hope you have a wonderful time. Check out the events calendar: www.visitestespark.com/events-calendar/ and also my website: www.rockymountainnationalpark.com for more ideas.

[@vajeeuddin1876]

We are planning to visit RMNP in Mid-Sep '24. This will be our first time there. Your videos have been very helpful. This one in particular helps me plan my trip over Trail Ridge Road. What is your recommendation on starting the road trip in Mid-Sep? Looking forward to stop by your store in Estes Park. Thank you!

[@ErikStensland]

Glad it was helpful! Doing it in September will be very similar, just colder up high and the tundra will have begun to move into its winter phase as it awaits the arrival of the winter snows in early October.

[@straightflush7657]

My wife and I are taking a trip to RMNP in September '24. This will be our first time there. Your videos have been very helpful. Thank you!

[@ErikStensland]

I’m so glad to hear they have been helpful!