Beaver Meadows at Rocky Mountain NP
Directions (~1hr20min drive from Fort Collins)
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Begin at intersection of US-287 and CO-34 in Loveland, CO
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Follow CO-34 west 29.2mi to the CO-34 bypass intersection in Estes Park, CO
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Continue west 0.4mi on Elkhorn (CO-34/36) and turn left (south) on Moraine Av (CO-36)
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Continue west 4.0mi on Moraine Av/Park Entrance Rd (CO-36) to the entrance station
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(Google map to here) Pay entrance fee ($20 for 1 week or $35 annual pass)
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Continue west 0.6mi on Park Entrance Rd (CO-36)
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Turn left (west) on dirt road to Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead
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Follow dirt road to the end (~2mi) and set up in the field
Comments
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Dark sky site, except for Denver light dome to the southeast
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Public viewing sessions on Fridays in Jun-Aug (except closest to full moon)
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Ranger provides an intro/overview talk on night sky at dark
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Typically large turnout of visitors from varied locales
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Often COLD even in summer, most visitors leave by 11p
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Restrooms available
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