Challenge
Rocky Mountain National Parks
Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, United States
About this challenge
The high-country national parks of the Rockies, from Yellowstone and Grand Teton to Glacier and Rocky Mountain. Alpine peaks, big wildlife, and a short, glorious summer.
Journey guide
overview
This set collects the national parks of the Rocky Mountains across Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
why it matters
The Rockies parks share a high-elevation season and a kind of landscape: alpine peaks, glacial valleys, and some of the best large-mammal wildlife watching in the country. Treating them as one regional project helps with the real constraint, which is the narrow window when the high country is open and snow-free.
who its for
It is for hikers who want mountain country and wildlife, and who can travel in the summer-to-early-fall window when passes and high trails are open.
Quick facts
- Best Season
- Summer, Fall
Rocky Mountain National Parks: common questions
When is the best time to do Rocky Mountain National Parks?
The best season for Rocky Mountain National Parks is Summer, Fall.
How many checkpoints does Rocky Mountain National Parks have?
Rocky Mountain National Parks has 7 checkpoints to log on the way to finishing it.