3M Curve Wedding Site

Max Number in Party: 15

Number of Vehicles Allowed: 3

Visitation Levels: Moderate

Location: 3M Curve is located on the east side of the park approximately 3.6 miles from the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. It is a pullout on the southside of the road halfway between Upper Beaver Meadows and Deer Ridge Junction. Coordinates: 40.380631, -105.63175

Description: This large rock outcrop on the east side of the park overlooks mountains, meadows, and moraines. The area most people have their ceremony is located on the opposite side of the large boulder seen from the parking area.

Restrooms: No. Closest restrooms are at Hidden Valley or the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. Restrooms at Upper Beaver Meadows are only open in the summer.

Mobility Impairment Accessibility: No. This site is not recommended if anyone in your group has mobility concerns.

 
Rock outcropping amongst pine trees with mountains.
Path to main rock outcropping at 3M Curve.

NPS Photo / Ann Schonlau VIP

Rocky path amongst trees at 3M Curve.
Path from parking to on east side of the main boulder.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Parallel parking area at 3M Curve
Parking area for 3M Curve as viewed coming from Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

NPS Photo / Nicole Stagg

Rock outcropping with mountains at sunrise.
Main rock outcropping at sunrise in October.

NPS Photo / Camille Horn

Rock outcropping covered in snow.
Main rock outcropping in winter with low visibility.

NPS Photo / Camille Horn

Large boulder with a few trees covered in snow
Parking area as viewed coming from the Fall River Entrance covered in snow before plowing.

NPS Photo / Camille Horn

Last updated: November 13, 2024

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Mailing Address:

1000 US Hwy 36
Estes Park, CO 80517

Phone:

970 586-1206
The Information Office is open year-round: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily in summer; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mondays - Fridays and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Saturdays - Sundays in winter. Recorded Trail Ridge Road status: (970) 586-1222.

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