One of the most popular trails in Rocky Mountain National Park during the ... climbs 1,404 feet through ponderosa pine, aspen and Douglas fir forests as it skirts the south side of Deer Mountain.

27—Rocky Mountain National Park has a long history ... encounters about different tree names. The red spruce and Douglas fir are the same tree, with red spruce being a commonly used name ...

The best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park is from June to September when the snow is (mostly) melted and the hiking trails and attractions are accessible. Still, these four months are ...