Kruger Rock

Good challenging hike

First off, we are Texans and not used to the Colorado altitude. We couldn't get into RMNP but heard Kruger Rock was a nice hike. We were not disappointed. It was about 2.5 hours up and 1 hour down ...

Great hike without RMNP entry

We found Kruger Rock when we were looking for a hike where we didn't need park entry. We loved it. The 4ish mile up and back climb had some tough parts, but for a group of beginners like us, it was gr...

2 Miles Up and 2 Miles Down

The sign to the trailhead is not quite in the right place and we ended up driving right by it. Relatively easy hike up with strong views of Estes Park and mountains. Bring lots of water, some snacks a...

All alone

We ran our dog out here during the afternoon. With plenty of leash lead, she thoroughly enjoyed the space.

With No Rocky Mountain access. This was a good, been strenuous alternative.

Let me say upfront, this was NOT my intended destination. However, reservations for entering Rocky Mountain Park were full that day. This was suggested as an alternate. This is about 5 minutes fr...