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Horseshoe Park

Horseshoe ParkPhoto: Andrew Russell — Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
0.3 mi
round trip
4 ft
climb
8,594 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Horseshoe Park open right now?

Road closed

US 34: road closure is listed as closed by CDOT 511.

  • US 34: road closure

    Closed · ~1.1 km from Horseshoe Park · CDOT 511

  • Prescribed Fire Operations are Underway near Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

    Park closure covering Rocky Mountain National Park · NPS · Rocky Mountain National Park

As of · Source: CDOT 511. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Horseshoe Park is a low-land meadow with small lakes, great views of the Mummy Mountain Range, and top-notch wildlife viewing opportunities. West Horseshoe Park Pullout: This pullout contains limited parking spaces that can be used to access the surrounding horseshoe park meadow. Please be aware and follow meadow closures that are often in place May-October. Upper Horseshoe Meadow Pullout:Use this pullout to see aerial views of Horseshoe park meadows and the Mummy Mountain Range. Bighorn Sheep, Moose, and Elk in the meadow below can be spotted from this location. Sheep Lakes pullout:Use this pullout to check if Bighorn Sheep, Moose, or Elk are taking a dip in the water or to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Please check and respect meadow closures that are typically in effect May-October. Most meadow closures indicate visitors can watch wildlife from the pavement, but may not enter the meadows in order to help protect Rocky’s native wildlife species. Help keep wildlife wild. Never approach or feed wildlife. Animals that learn people are a source of food can become aggressive or stop hunting or foraging on their own. Keep your distance - it's the law! You could be hurt or issued a fine.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 1.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    The Rock Inn

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 5 mi
  • If it rains

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