Hiking the Alpine Ridge Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park
The Alpine Ridge Trail is a relatively short, but steep path through the Alpine Tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s a great hike for those who want breathtaking beauty, but don’t want to work too hard for it. Because the trailhead starts at 12,000 feet and there aren’t any trees to block your view, you’re pretty much immersed in panoramic scenery from the get-go. There’s also plenty of wildlife and plenty of people milling around (you can’t have it all). The weather can be unpredictable at this elevation Hiking on the Alpine Ridge Trail The Alpine Ridge Trail can be accessed from the Alpine Visitor Center off of Trail Ridge Road — the highest road found in any national park. The trail is just .6 miles round trip, so you can get there and back pretty quickly, but if you strap on your camera, and pack a picnic, you can also make an afternoon of it. Because of erosion issues, the entire path has been paved, and you will have to climb ...