The park's rich scenery typifies the massive grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide and looks out over peaks that tower more than 14,000 feet high. Open 24 hours a day, year round.
Weather conditions change quickly in mountainous areas and snow is possible year round.
Continue on highway 34 to the north entrance, or highway 36 to the south entrance, where park headquarters is located. May through mid-October. There are 82 miles of paved roads, and 28 miles of unpaved roads. Trail Ridge Road is open Memorial Day through mid-October. Fall River Road, one-way uphill only, is nine miles of gravel road and meets Trail Ridge Road at Fall River Pass.