Rocky Mountain National Park is located in the United StatesColorado, 265873 acres[1-2]。LongitudinalNorth AmericaOfThe Rocky MountainsstayDenverNearby, the highest elevation is reached, and the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park is also located here.Established in 1915, the park has a history of more than 90 years.Rocky Mountain National Park is famous for its numerous peaks and high mountain highways.In the area of 1000 square kilometers, there are more than 60 mountains with an altitude of more than 3600 meters.The Longs Peak is 4345 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in the park.
The Rocky MountainsIt is the main mountain range in western North America, from western CanadaBritish ColumbiaAcross the western United States to the southwestern United StatesNew MexicoIt stretches for more than 4800km and has an altitude of 2000-3000m.CanadaThe Rocky Mountains are relatively young mountains, whose geological and geomorphic history can be roughly divided into three stages, namely, rock formation stage, mountain formation stage andGlacial GeomorphologyFormation stage.The first stage is the rock formation stage.Rocks in the Rocky Mountains were formed earlier than the uplift of the mountains.fromthe paleozoic eraFrom Cambrian to Mesozoic Cretaceous, this area has been maintainedshallow seaStatus, via long-termMarine deposit, forming the North American continentContinental nucleusOfPrecambrianMetamorphic rockAnd argillaceousslateOn which several kilometers of limestone andDolostone。[3]
Activities: natural visit and historical visit led by forest rangers, campfire discussion, walking with snowshoes, hiking, riding a horse on a path, cycling, fishingRock ClimbingAnd mountain climbing, cross-country or downhill skiing, walking with snowshoes, snowmobile, backpacking.
Rocky Mountain National Park Scenery
Rocky Mountain National Park is characterized by 78 mountains with an altitude of more than 3658 meters, including 20 mountains with an altitude of more than 3962 meters.In contrast to this undulating terrain, in spring and summer, wild flowersfrozen soilThe earth is full of vitality.Here, people can have access to high mountain landforms, towering mountains, high mountainsCirque lakeAnd glacial moraine.
The Rocky MountainsIn the south, the summer is longer, the valley is wider, and the scenery is more attractive.The roads left by the miners a century ago crisscross the mountain, making it feel more intimate here.
Rocky Mountain National Park is famous for its many peaks and high mountain highways.60 mountains with an altitude of more than 3658 meters are located among them, which is a paradise for mountain climbers and explorers.Longs Peak, 4345m above sea level, is the highest peak in the park.The famous Trail Ridge Road is 3713 meters above sea level, which is the highest highway in the United States.
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Rocky Mountain National Park Landscape
People who visit the park every year can see magical scenery, such as the scenery comparable to SwitzerlandGlacial gorge；Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous road in North America;And the unforgettable beautiful Kawuneeche Canyon.
Rocky Mountain National Park has nearly 500 kilometers of trails and is one of the favorite places for hikers and backpackers.One of the best areas for hiking is Wild Basin, which is located in the southeast of the park, close to Ulenspark City, and just north of the famous Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.In Wild Basin, the route people often take can lead toThunder Lake、Snowbank lakeandBluebird Lake。
It can be reached from Thunder Lake along the rarely traveled Boulder Grand channel (3.68 km)Windy Lake(Lake of Many Winds), it will not thaw here for most of July.Travelers in these mountains often seeRocky MountainsBighorn sheep、Elk, long eared deer, goats, and vultures andGrouse。 Further north, in Glacier Gorge District, pedestrians can enjoy beautiful scenery, such as Hallet Peak, Little Matterhorn and Lake Odessa.All these paths areLake BellAs a starting point, Bell Lake is also a favorite place for cross-country skiers and snowshoeed walkers in winter.Follow this road from Lake Bell to Moraine Park.
Another place that people often go to - some call it the center of the park - is Trail Ridge Road, which runs alongContinental watershedSpanning 32kmfrozen soilBand.When the weather is clear, you can see it facing north on this roadWyoming。
Because Rocky Mountain National Park is fascinating everywhere, it is difficult to point out just a few places that must be photographed.Here are some places:
Longs Peak: This mountain has a flat top, 4428 meters above sea level, and can be seen almost anywhere in the park.You must start early when you travel to Longs Peak, because the weather often changes from cloudy to short thunderstorm in the afternoon.
Rocky Mountain National Park Landscape
Dream LakeIn 1932, this beautiful lake was built after 90 tree stumps were blown up and the bottom of the lake was cleaned with a tractor.The lake was destroyed by floods in the winter of 1937-1938 and rebuilt in 1939.
Trail Ridge Road: Trail Ridge Road allows tourists to watch from all directionsThe Rocky Mountains。 The road runs 18 kilometers above the tree line, with the highest elevation of 3713 meters.
Sheep LakesWould you like to take some photos of wild animals?Bighorn sheepIt can be seen everywhere from May to mid August in the Sheep Lakes area.
Forr RiverIt flows down the east slope of the Rocky Mountains near the Aspenglen camp.The streams on the mountain of the park are inhabited by various kinds of fish, including endangered green backed mountain trout and introduced species, such asRainbow troutandbrook trout 。
Climbing 4345 meters above sea levelLongs PeakThe four walls are steep and the top of the mountain is flat. From here, you can see the Frant Ridge in Colorado's Rocky Mountains 160 kilometers away.Like Parks Peak in the south, Lance Peak is one of the landmarks of the mountain range and one of the most distinctive mountains in the United States.
Along some of the most difficult routes in North America, you can reach the east of the mountain peak, where is a 90 degree cliff more than 2500 feet (762 meters) high.There are also some routes to reach the peak on foot.
The most popular of these paths is the Keyhole Route, which starts from the management office of Longs Peak Forest Region.The 13 km long route rose nearly 1524 meters and was nearly 1600 meters high.This road goes through one area firstFoxtail pine, and then through a huge stone field above the tree line, from here it is the beginning of a really hard journey.
To climb Keyhole Canyon, pedestrians need to pass through a rock field, then climb up the steep Homestretch granite cliff, and finally reach the peak.The top of the mountain is very flat.When it's sunny, look from here,Rocky Mountain ParkThe peaks and distant mountains look endless.
Among all national parks, the one with the highest average altitude is located atGreat watershedRocky Mountain National Park.The Great Divide divides the United States in two.The water on the east side of the watershed flows into the Atlantic Ocean, while the water on the west side finally flows into the Pacific Ocean.
Most of the park is located above the tree line. In the section of Rocky Mountain, the tree line is about 3500 meters high.GardenTrail Ridge RoadIt is the highlight of the park and the highest paved highway in the United States.
In many ways, the forest line that can be clearly seen during this fast changing driving process is a battle line between creatures.staytree linefollowing,Subalpine zoneFir、Foxtail pineandColumbiaEnglerSpruceRoot to root, striving for living space.
In higher places, the more harsh environment is a challenge for most plants. These plants are very vulnerable to the wind all day long in the short growing season.In this harsh environment, only the lovely lawn is covered with green grass, and the flowers embellished in it grow close to the ground to protect themselves.
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Rocky Mountain National Park has 150 lakes, 450 miles of streams, wetlands, pine forestsMountain forestAnd alpine tundraecosystem。Beavers also live in the parkElkandBighorn sheepAnd a variety of birds.(Compiled by National Geographic and China Green Times)[4]
There are many streams in the parkBeaverDamming.These streams supportMuskrat, waterfowlOtterandMooseAnd the denseWillow, Sanye Yangheconifer。There are not onlyfrozen soil, rocky areas and continuous winds.staytree lineBelow you will also see the solemn and beautiful Dream Lake, which is located at the foot of Hallett Mountain, 3875 meters above sea level.There are countless wild animals walking in the forest and grassland.People can often see long eared deer and black bears, and beavers can also be found damming many streams flowing into the lake.Higher places haveElk, and in higher placesRocky MountainsBighorn sheepThey hide from predators on seemingly unreachable cliffs. Bighorn sheep has become a symbol of the park.Whether you join in the chat beside the campfire, participate in a difficult hike or drive sightseeing, Rocky Mountain National Park has prepared surprises for every kind of tourists.This is why three million tourists come here every year.
fromDenverNorth (about 77 miles away) orWyomingCheyenne(About 90 miles away) South of Highway 1-25, and then enter National Highway 34 west of Loveland.From the west, enter National Highway 34 at Grampy.[5]
