Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road

State: Colorado
Length: 48.0 mi / 77.2 km
Time to Allow: Two hours to drive or a day to visit places along the byway.

Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road is America's highest continuously paved road. Overlooks present peaks ranging from 12,000 to over 14,000 feet. Eleven miles of the route roam above tree line in the alpine tundra. Travelers may encounter forms of life and climatic conditions also found at the Arctic Circle.

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• Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road Overview
  

  Drive Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road and wind through the forests and mountains of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Be sure to stop at the...

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• The Arctic World along Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road
  

  “It is hard to describe what a sensation this new road is going to make. You will have the whole sweep of the Rockies before you in all...

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• 1-Day Trip: Trail Ridge Must-See Tour
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  Let Trail Ridge Road lead you on one of the most spectacular drives in the US. This 53-mile stretch of road peaks at an elevation of 12,183 feet... [more]