Stacie & Roth
Stacie & Roth
Rocky Mountain National Park
Recommend booking a pass online in advance and getting to the park early. It gets pretty busy, especially around summertime. Be prepared for all elements of weather! You can drive through the park and stop in certain areas. There are TONS of great hikes.
Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel has amazing history and offers great tours. You can book tickets online in advance. Hopefully you get the chance to see a ghost. ;)
Peak To Peak Scenic Byway
If you have time and have a vehicle, this is one of the most magical drives in Colorado (weather permitting).
Estes Park Visitor's Center
Stop at the Visitor's Center if you have any questions at all. They are super helpful and can give you recommendations on the best hikes, outdoor activities, shopping, food & drink, directions if you are lost, etc.
Fishing
ESTES PARK MOUNTAIN SHOP-GUIDED TOURS
Phone: 1.866.303.6548
They offer half or full day trips. Their guides are patient, trained professionals eager to teach the art of fly fishing. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the sport or a seasoned angler needing a guide to show you some of their favorite spots, they have a lot to offer for all abilities.
Phone: 970.586.2110
Estes Angler has been the leader in guided fly-fishing since 1993. Guides are fully certified, experienced anglers with expertise in the area. Friendly and personal service is our expectation, a maximum of three people can group with one guide and trips range from 8, 6, and 4-hour durations. They are exclusively a fly-fishing shop and can provide top of the line equipment for fun and learning.
Phone: 970.577.0790
Kirks Flyshop has it all, take a simple fly-fishing guided tour or match it with a backpacking trip or a horseback trip allowing you to hike or horseback to ideal fishing holes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Trips can be tailored to your preference and it is guarantee that you will catch a fish on one of their trips.
Marina Phone 970.586.2011
Lake Estes is surrounded by breathtaking mountain and valley views. There is also a playground for endless activities. If fishing is what you seek, Lake Estes Marina offers a boat launch ramp plus fishing boat rentals. They sell fishing licenses and supplies on site as well. A 4-mile paved trail boarders the lake allowing access to great fishing off the shore. There are activities for the non-anglers in the family. The trail is great for biking and walking.
Horseback Riding
970-444-2716
Free PARK TIMED ENTRY PERMIT with purchase of any ride!
Enjoy the scenery at over 8,688ft from the comfort of horseback The only stable that’s located inside the Rocky Mountain National Park.
970-577-0043
Located at the fall road entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, provides safe and unforgettable horseback riding experiences for anyone looking to give horseback riding a try.
Phone: 970.586.3341 ext. 1140
The mission of Jackson Stables, Inc. is to provide their guests memorable horseback riding experiences in a majestic setting.
Phone: 970.586.4577
The Estes Park Stables on Big Thompson Ave. was the first Sombrero ranch in the area and this characteristic ranch illustrates the local history. They have a horse for every age and skill level. Take a short 1-hour trip or get lost for a day on one of their 8-hour rides. They have endless terrain of private trails on their 1,000-acre ranch plus endless possibilities of exploration in Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy a day as a cowboy!