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Winter_Eternal t1_jdoemhk wrote

Reply to comment by radradish19 in Estes Park, Colorado (3024x3468)(OC) by Alaric_Darconville

Heading to estes Park in a few weeks. Any advice for a nube?

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4500_IQ t1_jdohkev wrote

Take Big Thompson Canyon Road (Highway 34) into the city if possible

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jennaylinn t1_jdpoklx wrote

If you take 34 PLEASE use one of the many pull offs if you're uncomfortable doing the speed limit. We understand it can be intimidating and it's pretty to look at especially if it's your first time, but please don't hold us up at 15-20mph. Sincerely a local, who drives 34 twice a day and dreads tourist season only bc of the slow traffic that refuses to use the slow moving cars pull offs.

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ShowMeYourMinerals t1_jdsq2lc wrote

Not a front ranger, but live in the Leadville area, the fall has become a fucking hazard with people taking photos…. It’s quite irritating.

If you want pictures, pull off the road and take pictures. Sincerely, locals.

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jennaylinn t1_jdsrtvz wrote

I can't tell you how many people stand in the middle of the road in the canyon to take pictures of the rams, or come to a dead stop right around a blind corner to take pictures. Infuriating.

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beaukneaus t1_jdomgpd wrote

Drink lots of water the week leading up to it. Light effort the first day there. If you come up 36, there is a market in Lyons that makes excellent sandwiches that are perfect for eating on the trail!

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youngrichyoung t1_jdpmew1 wrote

Bring a jacket. And shorts. You never know what you're going to get in the mountains in springtime.

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daniel22457 t1_jdq4hqj wrote

Plan for any weather it could be warm and sunny and a blizzard in the same day even in April depending on the elevation you're hiking get spikes trails are still icy.

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