🚗 Colorado 7-Day Road Trip: 4 National Parks + 2 Hidden Gems

📍Route: Denver → Rocky Mountain NP → Dillon Reservoir → Colorado National Monument → Black Canyon NP → Mesa Verde NP → Great Sand Dunes NP → Denver 1️⃣ Rocky Mountain National Park 🏔️ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Trail Ridge Road offers breathtaking alpine views. Bear Lake & Emerald Lake Trail: A short hike with streams, waterfalls, and emerald-green lakes. 💚 Mushroom Rocks: Unique rock formations with views of snow-capped mountains. Stay in Estes Park — scenic, convenient, and cozy! 🏡 2️⃣ Mesa Verde National Park 🏜️ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Ancient Pueblo cliff dwellings with over 150 rooms and 23 kivas. Join a Ranger Tour to explore the interior! 🧭 3️⃣ Great Sand Dunes National Park 🏜️🌊 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Vast 30-square-mile dunes — climb High Dune (220 meters) for epic views! Medano Creek at the base is perfect for cooling off after hiking. 💦 4️⃣ Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP ⛰️⚫ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Deep, dramatic canyon with near-vertical dark cliffs. Easy viewpoints and trails overlooking the abyss. 😮 5️⃣ Colorado National Monument 🏜️🛣️ Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 Rim Rock Drive winds through stunning red rock formations. Ute Canyon Viewpoint offers Grand Canyon-like vistas! 📸 6️⃣ Dillon Reservoir 🏞️💙 Rating: 🌟🌟🌟 Serene lake reflecting the mountains — perfect for relaxation. Hike around the lake or rent a boat at Frisco Bay Marina! 🚤 #Colorado #Denver #TravelColorado #NationalParks #RoadTrip #HiddenGems #ExploreUSA