Moraine Park RMNP to Aspen
We will be driving from Moraine Park campground in Rocky Mountain National Park to Difficult Campground near Aspen on Wednesday of last week in June this year. Google maps suggested taking Trail Ridg...
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Thom02099 wrote:
Trail Ridge Road is a high elevation road that tops out over 12000 feet. Approximately 12 miles of the road is above tree line in the tundra. There are significant drop offs, no shoulders, no guard rails and the road, even though it's to US highway specs, is still narrow. It's not as much YOUR driving skill as it is others who are coming at you in the opposite direction that can make this an imposing drive. During the season, it's a zoo up there, even during the week, with lots of traffic, folks stopping whenever/wherever they want, people hugging the center line (and frequently crossing it coming at you), and generally a crowded experience. 4.5million folks go up there every year recently, and the bulk of that is June through October, with June/July/August usually accounting for nearly a million each month. Like I said, doable. But fully informed makes for a better driving experience for you and your companion travellers.
Really appreciate the feed back on Trail Ridge Road. We do plan to drive up and down that road during our stay in RMNP so it is not like we will miss seeing it if we use your suggestion, good idea!
