Last updated on December 19, 2023.

Grand Lake is a small town that sits at the western end of Trail Ridge Road just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park. It makes a great base for exploring the national park.

 

Grand Avenue

The main street in town, Grand Avenue, has plenty of opportunities for food, shopping, and more.

Grand Avenue in Grand Lake, Colorado
Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue in Grand Lake, Colorado
Grand Avenue

There are several lodges and cabins to stay around Grand Lake, which is Colorado’s largest and deepest natural lake. Water sports and fishing are popular activities on the lake. A reservoir, the Shadow Mountain Lake, is next to the lake.

Grand Lake, Colorado
Grand Lake

 

Lodge

The most famous lodge in town is historic Grand Lake Lodge, perched above town with excellent views of the lake and town. It’s near the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park and was built in 1920.

Grand Lake Lodge, Colorado
Grand Lake Lodge
View of Grand Lake from Grand Lake Lodge, Colorado
View of the lake

 

East Inlet Trail

The East Inlet Trail, part of Rocky Mountain National Park, is located on the east end of the town. The trail goes up into the forest seven miles until it reaches a few alpine lakes. We took the trail about a quarter mile to Adams Falls, a nice little waterfall in the forest.

East Inlet Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
East Inlet Trail
Adams Falls on East Inlet Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Adams Falls
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