Kent Mountain Adventure Center
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Everyone from outdoors-loving children to experienced mountaineers will appreciate the programs offered by Kent Mountain Adventure Center. The adventure center specializes in rock climbing and offers six different trips that vary in length and difficulty, one combination of rock scrambling and climbing trip, and two two-day courses. They also offer cliff camping trips, or cliff picnic trips if you don't think you could sleep while dangling off a rock wall. For the vertically averse, Kent Mountain Adventure Center also offers a handful of guided hikes. Meanwhile, kids can take advantage of the variety of youth camps provided by the adventure center. Winter ushers in a whole new set of outdoor options, which include cross-country skiing, ice climbing and more. All of the adventure center's programs operate in or around Rocky Mountain National Park.
Past travelers were impressed by the selection of rock climbing options, which make it easy to tailor the excursion to any group's or individual's comfort. Recent climbers also praised the adventure center's guides, saying that they felt safe and secure climbing with them. Thrill-seekers recommended the "cliffnic" option, where climbers can enjoy a picnic on a small platform on the side of a cliff.
The office for the adventure center is located in northeast Estes Park. Excursions offered by the Kent Mountain Adventure Center vary in length and price. The shortest rock climbing adventure lasts three to four hours and starts at $249 for one person, but decreases as additional climbers are added. The center is open year-round, but its offerings change based on the season. Further information is available on the Kent Mountain Adventure Center's website.
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2 of 10#1 Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses more than 250,000 acres and boasts 124 named mountain peaks. Subsequently, the massive park draws visitors interested in camping, biking, fishing and horseback riding, among other outdoor activities. If you're not an outdoorsy type, consider a scenic drive or a picnic to make the most of the outstanding views. Winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding keep a flow of travelers visiting the park during the chillier months. The park's wildlife, which includes elk, bighorn sheep and moose, roam the verdant forests and glittering lakes, guaranteeing that every trip to Rocky Mountain National Park will be memorable.
One of the park's biggest draws is its collection of approximately 355 miles of trails. Avid hikers recommend the difficult Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail, which runs about 10 miles and becomes more rewarding as you climb upward. For a more manageable hike, visitors suggest the roughly 3-mile Emerald Lake Trail. If you choose to tackle this trail, plan to arrive early in the day to beat the daily crowds that descend on the trail. For first-time hikers, travelers recommend the 2-mile Dream Lake Trail, a scenic out-and-back route that will prove manageable for most fitness levels.
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