5-day Rocky Mountain National Park itinerary (Colorado)

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Tue, Nov 10
Rocky Mountain National Park
$283
- 09:421
  Rocky Mountain National Park
  national park in Colorado, United States
  until 13:42Free entry 42 min
- 13:512
  Rocky Mountain National Park
  national park in Colorado, United States
  until 15:21Free entry 9 min
  Lunch at The Bird's NestCoffee shop restaurant
- 17:023
  Colorado State University campus
  attraction
  until 18:02Free entry 41 min
- Back near Rocky Mountain National Park · 68 minDirections
Sunset 4:49 PM
Dinner atTwin Owls Steakhouse
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Wed, Nov 11
Rocky Mountain National Park
$277
- 09:201
  Peak to Peak Scenic Byway
  scenic road in Colorado, United States
  until 10:05Free entry 20 min
- 10:372
  North Boulder Park
  park in Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America
  until 11:37Free entryOpen 05:00–23:00 33 min
  Lunch at China GourmetChinese restaurant
- 12:453
  Pine View Park
  park in Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America
  until 13:45Free entry 7 min
- 13:514
  Melody Park
  park in Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America
  until 14:51Free entry 6 min
- Back near Rocky Mountain National Park · 37 minDirections
Sunset 4:48 PM
Dinner atDagabi Cucina(Spanish restaurant)
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3
Thu, Nov 12
Rocky Mountain National Park
$281
- 09:371
  Indian Peaks Wilderness
  wilderness area in Colorado, United States
  until 10:37Free entry 37 min
- 11:032
  Arapaho National Forest
  national forest in north-central Colorado, United States
  until 12:18Free entry 26 min
  Lunch at The Smokehouse BBQBarbecue restaurant
- 13:483
  Arapaho National Recreation Area
  protected area in Colorado
  until 15:03Free entry 30 min
- 15:534
  Rock Ledge Park
  park in the United States of America
  until 16:53Free entry 50 min
- Back near Rocky Mountain National Park · 5 minDirections
Sunset 4:47 PM
Dinner atUbon Thai Cuisine(Thai restaurant)
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Fri, Nov 13
Rocky Mountain National Park
$279
- 09:511
  Lanyon Park
  park in the United States of America
  until 10:51Free entry 51 min
- 10:592
  Collyer Park
  park in Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America
  until 11:59Free entry 9 min
  Lunch at Tasty AsiaChinese restaurant
- 13:133
  Roosevelt Park
  park in Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America
  until 14:13Free entry 14 min
- 14:204
  Loomiller Park
  park in the United States of America
  until 15:20Free entry 7 min
- Back near Rocky Mountain National Park · 48 minDirections
Sunset 4:46 PM
Dinner atTaqueria Las Palmeras(Mexican restaurant)
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Sat, Nov 14
Rocky Mountain National Park
$140
Moving day: ~40 mi from near Rocky Mountain National Park to your new base near Rocky Mountain National Park (near Neota Wilderness).Directions
- 10:091
  Neota Wilderness
  wilderness area in Colorado, United States
  until 11:09Free entry 5 min
- 11:472
  Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway
  Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway
  until 12:32Free entry 38 min
  Lunch break: find restaurants nearby
- 14:123
  Comanche Peak Wilderness
  wilderness area in Colorado, United States
  until 15:27Free entry 40 min
- 16:234
  State Forest State Park
  State park in Jackson and Larimer counties, Colorado
  until 17:23Free entry 55 min
- Back near Rocky Mountain National Park (near Neota Wilderness) · 40 minDirections
Sunset 4:45 PM

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Road trip

374 mi

Driving

7 h 32 min

Behind the wheel

$60

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Day 5: moving dayRocky Mountain National Park → Rocky Mountain National Park (near Neota Wilderness) · 40 mi · ~50 minDirections

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Day 1 · Rocky Mountain National Park Day 2 · Rocky Mountain National Park Day 3 · Rocky Mountain National Park Day 4 · Rocky Mountain National Park Day 5 · Rocky Mountain National Park

Road trip

374 mi

Driving

7 h 32 min

Behind the wheel

$60

Fuel (est.)

Driving per day

1

2

3

4

5

Day 5: moving dayRocky Mountain National Park → Rocky Mountain National Park (near Neota Wilderness) · 40 mi · ~50 minDirections

Fuel at ~$3.50/gal and ~22 mpg. Fill up before rural stretches and national parks.
Electric? Find chargers on your route (U.S. DOE).

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3 nights near Rocky Mountain National Park
Nov 10 → Nov 13 · Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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1 night near Rocky Mountain National Park (near Neota Wilderness)
Nov 13 → Nov 14 · Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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Where the money goes

$1,260

$630 per person · $252 per day

Stays: $600 48%
Food: $600 48%
Tickets: $0 0%
Travel: $60 5%

Cost per day

$283

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