Old Fall River Road

4.5/5 (25 reviews)
Old Fall River Road, or Dog's Trail by the Native Arapaho, is a historic roadway crossing through Rocky Mountain National Park. It was built between 1913 and 1920 by 38 convicts from the Colorado state penitentiary, resulting in it being the very first motor route to cross the park. Following the co...Read More
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Highlights of Old Fall River Road

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Forest Category IconForest
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Overland Category IconOverland
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
11802 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
06/25 - 10/05
Best Direction
West
Official Trail Name
Old Fall River Road
Nearest Town
Estes Park
Nearest Services
Estes Park
Management Agency
National Park Service
District
Rocky Mountain National Park

Overview

Old Fall River Road, or Dog's Trail by the Native Arapaho, is a historic roadway crossing through Rocky Mountain National Park. It was built between 1913 and 1920 by 38 convicts from the Colorado state penitentiary, resulting in it being the very first motor route to cross the park. Following the construction of Trail Ridge Road in 1932, Old Fall River Road was designated a one-way route and continues to be today. Your journey up Old Fall River Road and around the slopes of Mt. Chapin, will take you through three of the life zones, or ecosystems, that Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer. Awarding you one of the best journeys through the park you will have, in my opinion. You will not forget your journey along this historic road. So take your time, drive it slow, and get out and enjoy what it has to offer.

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1 Trail Concerns
25 Community Reviews
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