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Interpretive Sites: Colorado > Rocky Mountain National Park

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Alpine Visitor Center

Elevation: 11,796 Feet (3677.1 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes




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General Description

Become acquainted with the park through its program of guided walks, campfire talks, and other services. Pick up a schedule at one of the visitor centers. The staff at the visitor centers can help you plan your time in the park.

Alpine Visitor Center is located at Fall River Pass, at the intersection of Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road, at an elevation of 11,796 feet. The Visitor Center offers exhibits and is open from June through September.

Directions from Park Headquarters: Drive 23 miles west of the Park Headquarters on Trail Ridge Road. The Alpine Visitor Center is located at the top of Fall River Pass.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: June through September .



Fee Information
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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Viewing Interpretive Sites
Yes
ICON Attending Talks & Programs
Yes
ICON Viewing Scenery
Yes



Related Activities
Old Fall River Road - Fall River Road is an alternative to Trail Ridge Road, for reaching Fall River Pass. It is a one-way gravel road with many switchbacks and connects with Trail Ridge Road.

Trail Ridge Road - Spectacular views can be expected from the highest (12,183 ft) continuous paved highway in the Unites States. Eleven miles of the road are above tree line in the alpine tundra.



More Information

Visitor Information:

Headquarters: Rocky Mountain National Park, 1000 Highway 36 , Estes Park, CO, 80517-8397, Phone: 970-586-1206, Fax: 970-586-1256, TTY: 970-586-1319






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