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Hermit Park

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Hermit Park is the hidden Jewel of the Colorado Rockies. It encompasses 1362 acres of open space nestled into the hills and valleys at altitudes of 7,880-8,964 feet. Ponderosa pine forests, amazing wild flowers and wetland meadows characterize this beautiful property and its abundant habitat for an impressive variety of mountain wildlife. Hermit Park can be found just 2.0 miles southeast of Estes Park.

Features of the park include a total of 109 sites including cabins, RV and tent camping, group campground, a group pavilion that can be reserved, and trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Wild animals that can be seen in Hermit Park include Elk, Deer, Bears, Moose, Coyotes, Foxes, Bobcats, Turkey and many others.

There are several hiking trails in Hermit Park. The 4 mile round trip Kruger Rock trail takes you to the top of the mountain where you will experience a breath-taking 360 degree view of the Rocky Mountains, Longs Peak, the Estes Valley and the Continental Divide. Also try the Homestead Meadows connector trail that takes you to the remains of a late 1800’s homestead where you can see the shells of many of the original dwellings. Dogs are welcome in Hermit Park.

 

 

Shopping in Downtown Estes Park

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It is amazing who or what you will find shopping in Estes Park, Colorado. Besides tourists and residents, an abundance of wildlife can be seen in Estes Park including Elk, Deer, Bears, Coyotes, Moose, Bobcats, Eagles and a variety of other wild animals, throughout the year.

 

Emerald Lake

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One of the most beautiful excursions into Rocky Mountain National Park is snow shoeing or hiking to Emerald Lake, located at 10,000 feet in altitude. This gorgeous alpine lake sits just below Hallett Peak on the Continental Divide. The 1.8 mile hike begins at Bear Lake (a short 20 minute drive from Estes Park, Colorado), then on to Nymph Lake, followed by Dream Lake and then to Emerald Lake. This is not a difficult hike by most standards. However, it is an excursion that you will not forget!

 

A Basic Guide For Fishing in Rocky Mountain Park

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There is a new book out "A Basic Guide For Fishing in Rocky Mountain Park". The book is written about the excellent fishing in the Park. It will direct you as to where to go, were to fish and what to take with you. Les and Kimball Berry wrote the book. It can be found at local fly shops and at Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park, Colorado and at www.anglersguideRMNP.com.