On YMCA Campus:
Aspen Dining Hall, Estes Park, CO 80517
Breakfast — 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Lunch — 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Dinner — 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM
In Estes Park:
Bird & Jim
915 Moraine Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517
Notchtop Bakery & Cafe
459 E Wonderview Avenue #5, Estes Park, CO 80517
Claire's Restaurant and Bar
225 Park Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517
Hiking & Biking Trails
Access to RMNP from Mountainside Lodge — see below for more details.
Outdoor games and game room
Ping pong, billiards, foosball, table shuffleboard, and more, located in the basement of the Sweet Memorial Building. Board games/other outdoor equipment rentals are located on the main floor.
Mountain Biking
Rent a mountain bike and our helpful staff can help direct you to various mountain bike trails around YMCA of the Rockies. Bike rentals are located at the lower level of the Boone Family Mountain Center. Full Day Rental/Per Bike $30, Half Day Rental/Per Bike $15.
Craft and Design
The Mootz Family Craft and Design Center offers a wide variety of projects for all ages. Horseback riding: Jackson Stables, on the YMCA property, offers a variety of rides from one-hour rides to all-day rides. Learn more and view schedules at jacksonstables.com or call 970-586-3341, x1440.
Sand volleyball
Located in front of the Administration Building, free for on-grounds guests. Volleyballs are available to check out at the Sweet Memorial Program Building.
Mini Golf
18-hole and 9-hole course, free to guests. No registration required. Equipment can be picked up at the Duncan Family Clubhouse next to the courses.
Massage
Home Grown Yoga & Massage offers state-of-the art massage therapy services in a serene mountain cabin located conveniently on the grounds of the YMCA of the Rockies. Please see homegrownyoga.com for a full list of massage services and descriptions.
Indoor Pool
Located in the Aquatic center, with access to lap swims and open swim times.
Yoga
For a schedule of classes, please view the weekly activity guide online. No registration required.
Hiking, Running, and Climbing in Rocky Mountain National Park
Main entrance located at: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 US-36, Estes Park, CO 80517
Nearby satellite entrance: Lumpy Ridge Trail, Colorado 80517
National Park day pass – $25 per vehicle, free by entering via Mountainside Lodge You will need a timed-entry pass if you plan to enter RMNP through the main entrance (between 5AM-5PM) or satellite entrances (between 9AM-5PM):
https://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/timed-entry-permit-system.htm
You do NOT need a timed-entry pass if you plan to enter RMNP through the local trail system from the YMCA of the Rockies Campus (really easy link up, see map below!)
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