Rocky Mountain National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Departure Point

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Duration
2 hours - 4 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English
• Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Rocky Mountain National Park
1000 US Highway 36, , Estes Park, Colorado
Welcome to Rocky Mountain National Park! This tour will take you through the most picturesque stretch of this majestic mountain range. Get ready for stunning vistas, lush meadows, and prime wildlife-spotting! Note: This 40+ miles-long tour covers the essentials of Rocky Mountain Park in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
1000 US Highway 36, Colorado
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, also known as Rocky Mountain National Park Administration Building, is the park headquarters and principal visitors center of Rocky Mountain National Park in central northern Colorado.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Deer Mountain

The first hiking trail you'll reach is the Deer Mountain Trailhead, which leads up 1,000 feet to some spectacular views from a mountainous summit.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Beaver Ponds
Estes Park, CO 80517
Up next are Beaver Ponds, featuring an easy boardwalk through secluded, very pretty wetlands.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Many Parks Curve Overlook
Us 34, Colorado
After that is Hidden Valley, a boreal forest with some of the hardiest flora in the country.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rainbow Curve Overlook
1043 Trail Ridge Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
You'll arrive next at the Many Parks Curve Overlook, which offers stunning views of not one or two but three gorgeous mountain meadows.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ute Trail
Trail Ridge Road, Colorado
The next overlook you'll reach is Rainbow Curve Overlook, which sits right at the altitude beyond which most trees can no longer grow. Suffice to say it boasts some pretty incredible views!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Forest Canyon Overlook
Trail Ridge Rd., about 14 mi southeast of Alpine visitor center, Colorado
At the next trail, the Ute Trailhead, you'll learn about the Ute tribe which once called the Rockies home.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lava Cliffs Overlook
Trail Ridge Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
Continuing on, you'll come to the Forest Canyon Overlook, featuring a vista from 12,000 feet up. You'll also get some facts about the Arapaho tribe while taking in the views.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gore Range Overlook
Trail Ridge Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
Your route takes you next to the Lava Cliffs Overlook. You might not think "lava" when you think of the Rocky Mountains, but these 28 million year-old cliffs are sure to change your mind about that!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Alpine Visitor Center
Trail Ridge Rd., Colorado
Next, you'll arrive at the Gore Range Overlook. This ominously-named range gets its name from the deep red coloring it takes on at certain times of the day, and you might just catch sight of that striking image while visiting!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Medicine Bow Curve
U.S. 34, Estes Park, CO 80517
You'll pass the Alpine Visitor Center next. This isn't just a great place to stop for snacks and restrooms, it's also the highest-elevation visitor center in any US national park!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Forest Canyon Overlook
1043 Trail Ridge Road, Estes Park, CO 80517
At the Medicine Bow Curve, up next, you won't want to leave your camera in the car! This vista is so high up you can see the state of Wyoming from it!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Farview Curve Viewpoint
Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Ever seen an alpine lake? That's next, at Poudre Lake. This lake is so high up that it freezes all the way through, top to bottom, each winter.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Colorado River Trailhead
Colorado River Trail, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Continuing on, you'll arrive at Fairview Curve Viewpoint, offering an excellent look at the Never Summer Mountain Range.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Timber Creek Road Camp Barn
Grand Lake, CO 80447
The next trail leads to some great views of the famous Colorado River. Here, you'll also learn some of that river's surprising history.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Holzwarth Historic Site
Grand Lake, CO 80447
The road you'll follow throughout the park wasn't built in a day, and your next stop, the Timber Creek Road Camp Barn, provides a glimpse into the ambitious construction project's past.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bowen-Baker Trailhead
Trail Ridge Road, Grand Lake, CO 80447
More history waits ahead, at the Holzwarth Historic Site. Once the home of a small family, this became one of the nation's first dude ranches before the area was a national park.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Coyote Valley Trailhead
Grand Lake, CO 80447
Up next is the Bowen/Baker Trailhead, marking the start of one of the park's longest trails. Experienced hikers looking for a challenge will definitely want to check this one out!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Onahu Trailhead
Grand Lake, CO 80447
The next trail, the Coyote Valley Trail, is a great choice for hikers looking for an easier, shorter journey. This trek also has opportunities for fishing!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Grand Lake
Grand Lake, Colorado
The Ute and the Arapaho weren't the only tribes to call the Rockies home. You'll learn about another, the Onahu, at the Onahu Trailhead up next.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Moraine Park Museum
Bear Lake Road, , Colorado
The main tour concludes in the town of Grand Lake, which has all the amenities you'll need after a long, rewarding day in the Rockies.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Moraine Park Museum
Bear Lake Road, , Colorado
If you chose to take the Bear Lake detour, you'll come first to the Moraine Park Amphitheater, which dates all the way back to the park's earliest days.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bear Lake Trailhead
Bear Lake Road, , Colorado
At Moraine Park, up next, you'll have the opportunity for some seriously scenic horseback riding.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Fern Lake

After that you'll come to Cub Lake Trailhead, where you'll learn about the lasting damage caused by wildfires within the park.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Eagle Cliff Mountain

Beyond that is Fern Lake Trailhead, the perfect stop for hikers looking for a bit of peace and quiet away from the crowds.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Sprague Lake
Colorado
As you follow the route, you'll find it hard to miss Eagle Cliff Mountain, named for the golden eagles and bald eagles which can frequently be seen in this area.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead
Bear Lake Rd, Colorado
Looking for a picturesque picnic spot? You'll find it next, at Hollowell Park.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bear Lake
Colorado
A relaxing destination with many picnic tables and excellent views of Mill Creek Basin below Longs Peak.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

Inclusions

• 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!

Exclusions

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Redemption Instructions
Set your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR.

1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:

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2. Download The Tour NOW:

You MUST follow the instructions and download your tour BEFORE traveling to the site over WiFi/cellular. Do NOT wait until your travel date to download the tour.

Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. The tour is not tied to your travel date and is valid any day, any time for multiple visits for one year from your purchase date.

3. Audio Tour Tips

Not familiar with Action Tour Guide’s audio tours? Watch a short video: actiontourguide.com/tutorial

Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions.

CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use the phone speakers if needed.

Support: Action Tour Guide is here to help! For quick answers read the Action Tour Guide website FAQs at actiontourguide.com/faq. For further help, call Action Tour Guide at 1315-291-0634, chat online at actiontourguide.com, or email support@actiontourguide.com.

⚠️ Important Note:
You must reserve a permit in advance to visit Rocky Mountain National Park from May 24 to October 20, 2025.

Reservations are made online on the recreation.gov website. Each daily reservation costs $2 per vehicle plus the $25 daily entrance fee or $35 weekly entrance fee per vehicle.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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