Trail Ridge Road, Mountain highway in Rocky Mountain National Park, United States.
Trail Ridge Road extends 48 miles through Colorado, connecting Estes Park to Grand Lake while reaching elevations of 12,183 feet above sea level.
The construction of Trail Ridge Road began in 1929 and reached completion in 1938, establishing a vital transportation link across the Rocky Mountains.
Native American tribes, particularly the Arapaho people, used this mountain passage for generations, naming it 'taienbaa' in their language.
The road remains closed from October to May due to snow conditions, with summer visitors accessing numerous observation points along the route.
Trail Ridge Road stands as North America's highest continuous paved road, crossing the Continental Divide at Milner Pass at 10,758 feet elevation.
Location: Grand County
Location: Larimer County
Inception: 1932
GPS coordinates: 40.43148,-105.79586
Latest update: May 18, 2025 15:14
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