Trail Ridge Road, United States

Photography Tour in Trail Ridge Road

The best photos of Trail Ridge Road aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

The highest continuous paved road in North America — 48 miles across Rocky Mountain National Park cresting at 12,183 feet with tundra, elk herds, and views of 100 peaks.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Alpine Visitor Center at Fall River Pass (11,796 feet) — the highest National Park Service visitor center in the country with a short trail to a summit viewpoint
•Forest Canyon Overlook (11,716 feet) — a dramatic viewpoint peering 2,500 feet down into a glacially carved U-shaped valley flanked by 13,000-foot peaks
•Many Parks Curve (9,620 feet) — a sweeping overlook where you can see multiple glacial valleys (the 'parks') spread across the landscape below
•Lava Cliffs (12,080 feet) — exposed 28-million-year-old volcanic tuff formations at the edge of the road, with sweeping views into the Mummy Range

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Medicine Bow Curve (11,640 feet) — a quiet pullout with views of the Never Summer Mountains and a chance to spot white-tailed ptarmigan in the tundra rocks

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roamee's photography tour of Trail Ridge Road takes you to the most photogenic spots — iconic viewpoints plus hidden locations with unique angles that most photographers miss.

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roamee curates a walking route through Trail Ridge Road's most photogenic locations with tips on the best time of day, angles, and compositions for each spot.

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