Travis T.
3/11/2025
"Roof of the Rockies." I stopped at every viewpoint on Trail Ridge Road when I was driving through Rocky Mountain National Park. It is the highest continuous paved road in the United States (48...
Rock Cut - Rocky Mountain National Park
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Estes Park, CO 80517
Rock Cut, located at an elevation of 12,110 feet along Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, offers visitors breathtaking views from the "Roof of the Rockies." This area is known for its severe weather conditions, with temperatures often remaining below freezing and wind speeds that can exceed 150 miles per hour.
Home to over 100 species of flowering plants, Rock Cut features a protected ecological research plot established by alpine botanist Beatrice Willard in 1958. The site is designated as a Tundra Closure Area, ensuring the preservation of fragile tundra plants while providing a unique opportunity for visitors to observe local wildlife, such as pikas and marmots.
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Sanjay G.
7/16/2022
The amazing snowy mountain views just keep coming with Rock Cut Overlook, you might spot the elk herd grazing on the grass nearby. From here Tundra Communities Trail starts (depending on the...
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