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Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Meet at Kawuneeche Visitor Center, on the west side of RMNP
What makes Rocky Mountain National Park so special during winter? Join us to find out!
Explore activities like snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and winter hiking
Discover how animals adapt to winter through activities, games, puppets, and a touch table
Play Junior Ranger Animal Olympics
Learn about search and rescue, avalanche safety, and sit on a snowmobile
Learn how park rangers keep park roads clear in the winter
Enjoy stories and crafts with Sue from the Juniper Library
Warm up inside with hot cocoa!
This event is free, open to all ages, and fun for the whole family!
Snowshoe Programs:
January 2 - March 29, 2026
Kid-Friendly Snowshoe Walk
On Fridays at 1:30 p.m. This program is for participants ages 5 and up
Program Length: 1 - 2 hours long
Join a park ranger for an easy, kid-friendly snowshoe walk to learn the basics of snowshoeing! These beginner snowshoe walks are fun for the whole family.
Reservations are required and can be made up to one week in advance of the program. To make a reservation, call 970-627-3471
The location of program is provided once reservations are made.
Snowshoes are provided
Appropriate winter clothing is required including waterproof shoes; no gym shoes/tennis shoes are allowed
There is a limit of 6 people signing up per group, per program
Snowshoe Hike
On Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. This program is for participants ages 8 and up.
Program Length: 1 - 2 hours long
Join a park ranger for an afternoon adventure! Snowshoe hikes are considered moderate and travel through hilly, uneven, snow-covered meadows or forests on the west side of the park.
Reservations are required and can be made up to one week in advance of the program. To make a reservation, call 970-627-3471
The location of program is provided once reservations are made
Snowshoes are provided
Appropriate winter clothing is required including waterproof shoes; no gym shoes/tennis shoes are allowed
There is a limit of 6 people signing up per group, per program
Cross-Country Ski Programs:
January 16 - March 15, 2026
Ski with a Ranger
On Fridays at 9:30 a.m. - Meet at the Bowen/Baker Trailhead
On Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. - Meet at the Colorado River Trailhead
Program Length: 1 - 2 hours long
Grab your Cross-country Nordic skis and join a Ranger to explore snow-covered meadows and forests on the west side of the park. Ski programs are considered moderate and are not recommended for brand-new skiers.
Skis are not provided
Participants must bring their own equipment
No reservations are required
Program may be canceled due to poor weather
Call the Kawuneeche Visitor Center for more information at 970-627-3471
Last updated: December 22, 2025
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Contact Info
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.
