The views are gorgeous from all around, whether you’re hiking up a high summit, a lake, or just making your way through Estes Park on your way to the Rocky Mountain National Park.
The mountains form a breathtaking panorama, especially at sunrise when soft pink hues scatter across the sky and cast the peaks with a gentle blush.
We all started our morning by eating breakfast together, consisting of bread and warm tea, before embarking on our endeavor.
The Rocky Mountain National Park is located about an hour and a half from Denver, the capital city. The national park boasts high-elevation peaks and some year-round snow-capped mountains. There are plenty of hikes of different intensity and elevation depending on what you’re looking for.
The trail we had set out for was of moderate difficulty, about 1,300ft elevation gain with occasional steep inclines and breathtaking scenery as we made our way closer to the climactic waterfall at the end.
The stream pouring over the rocky edge enhanced the natural ambience.
We took to the ice-cold water, shirtless and basked in the sun after we emerged. It was a good time.
The small, yet endearing town of Estes Park is another pro about the Rocky Mountain National Park. The range of eateries that the nearby town offers leaves you indecisive on where you would like to go after energy-draining outdoor activities.
However, my crew and I chose Burgers and Gyros, a small establishment not too far from the Rocky Mountain National Park’s main entrance. The food is not too expensive and very filling, even for hungry hikers.
This was not the first Rocky Mountain National Park excursion I’ve had and it surely will not be the last. I would 10/10 recommend this hike for groups of friends and family looking for an outdoor getaway that’s not too challenging, a casual hike that won’t excessively tire you out, but will still offer nice views and a beautiful waterfall.
