Forest Canyon Pass Overlook - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Forest Canyon Pass Overlook |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Colorado |
| Nearby Town: | Estes |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From the town of Estes take hwy 34 to Trail Ridge Road which winds through the Rocky Mountain National Park. The parking area for the Forest Canyon Pass overlook is just before you reach the rock cut or approximately 4 miles before the Alpine Visitor Center. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 0.20 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | from parking area |
| Trails Used: | Forest Canyon Pass Overlook |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | None |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | www.rockymountainnationalpark.com Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36, Estes Park, CO 80517-8397 |
| Best Season: | Spring |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | From the parking area there is a paved trail which is only a couple of hundred feet long which goes down to half circle rock wall which is intended to keep guest from falling off the side of the mountain. From here you see some spectacular views of snow capped mountains in the distance and the valley below. This area is covered in tundra because it is at nearly 12000 feet above sea level. |
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