At over three million visitors a year, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the more crowded national parks in
the country. Have you ever wished that you could experience this Rocky Mountain splendor without the company of
the multitudes? Leaving The Crowds Behind offers a solution to this problem --- camping in the backcountry. It
guides you through this experience with detailed information to help you select your campsite, get your permit,
and plan your trip. This beautifully illustrated book contains:
135 detailed maps showing locations for campsites, privies, trails, and hitchracks
210 color photos to give you a clear picture of each camping location
Detailed directions on the best way to get to each campsite
Information on permits, reservations, and rules for backcountry camping in the Park
Lists of activities and features near each campsite
Tables summarizing the number of sites, privies, wood fires, elevation, nearest trailhead, elevation change, stock
permitted, and percent time used for each campsite location
Information on camping in the backcountry with livestock |
