Originally Posted by
Dave Brown
It sounds like you're staying in Longmont. Most people going from Longmont to RMNP, or "the park" would head up U.S. 36 to Estes Park, take U.S. 34 through the park to Grand Lake, turn around there and head back. It's not a bad way to go, but if you have the time, instead of backtracking, take highway 125 north out of Grand Lake, and come back on highway 14 through Poudre Canyon. If you have even more time, head up U.S. 287 to I-80, and head east on I-80 to find Vedauwoo.
Fortunately, you'll be here midweek, so the park won't be terribly crowded, and Vedauwoo will be nearly deserted. Some people may suggest taking Trail Ridge Road through the park. that road only gets you partway through the park, and then you'll be back on U.S. 34; furthermore, Trail Ridge may or may not be open in mid June. But if you do your return trip through the park, then by all means take Trail Ridge one way.
Enjoy your trip,
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