Estes Park

USA · Colorado

Estes Park is a mountain town in northern Colorado, set in a high valley along the Big Thompson River at the eastern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. It serves as the main gateway to the park and is known for its alpine scenery, Lake Estes and the elk that often roam through town. The historic Stanley Hotel, shops along the riverwalk and nearby hiking and wildlife viewing make it a popular year-round base for visitors.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC-6 · Same time as Costa Rica

Region

Colorado

Main language

English

On the map

40.38° N, 105.52° W

Near Estes Park

• Fort Collins · 44 km away
• Boulder · 45 km away
• Idaho Springs · 71 km away
• Denver · 84 km away
• Breckenridge · 109 km away
• Vail · 109 km away

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