Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road

State: Colorado
Length: 48.0 mi / 77.2 km
Time to Allow: Two hours to drive or a day to visit places along the byway

Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road is America's highest continuously paved road. Overlooks present peaks ranging from 12,000 to over 14,000 feet. Eleven miles of the route roam above tree line in the alpine tundra. Travelers may encounter forms of life and climatic conditions also found at the Arctic Circle.

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  Birding on Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road

  Updated Mar 6, 2012

  Drive along Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road to journey over 50 miles of gorgeous terrain. Pass through the mountains and forests of the Rocky Mountain National Park. As you travel, be sure to look to the skies to see for yourself why Rocky Mountain National Park has been chosen as a Global Important Bird Area. Designated in 2000, the park is home to around 280 different bird species. So bring your binoculars and be amazed at all the bird sightings a drive along the byway has to offer.

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  Revel in Winter's Diversity on Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road

  Dec 21, 2009 in Experience Winter on America's Byways

  Snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, hiking, or backcountry camping—whatever your interests and skill levels may be, you'll find plenty of snowy adventures along Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road in Colorado.

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  1-Day Trip: Trail Ridge Must-See Tour
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  Let Trail Ridge Road lead you on one of the most spectacular drives in the US. This 53-mile stretch of road peaks at an elevation of 12,183 feet...