The Alpine Ridge Trail is a paved, steep trail that starts at the Alpine Visitor Center, which sits at 11,796 feet above sea level. Visitors come to see the alpine wildflowers and tundra vistas, as well as the views of the Never Summer Mountains.

A visit to Rocky Mountain National Park may have you singing Rocky Mountain High once you have experienced the splendid scenery of rugged mountains, alpine lakes, and montane meadows, viewed the spectacular sight of elk sparring for the right to control the harem,