From the south, U. S. 85 or 87 to Denver; then a choice of U. S. 87 and 287 or Colorado 185, 7 and 66.
From the west, U. S. 40 or 50. And from the north, U. S. 85 or 87 to Loveland where you take U. S. 34.
By rail? If so, just ask your local ticket agent to sell you a through ticket, including a coupon for bus transportation to the Park. Baggage may be checked straight through. At certain times of the year there are special round trip rates, about which it is well to inquire.
Coming by air? New fast schedules place Denver not more than 8 hours flying time from any point in the U. S. Local charter service between Denver and Estes Park is available during the summer months. Check with the airlines for detailed information.
Either coming or leaving, you should arrange to take a trip through the beautiful Big Thompson Canyon, which is one of the most picturesque and unique of all canyon drives. U. S. highway 34 is the Big Thompson route into Estes Park.
Transcriber’s Notes
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