March is an excellent time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park to enjoy the last days of winter and the promise of spring just around the corner. Skiers can expect to still find a good deal of snow at higher elevations, so come prepared to have a lot of fun. Non-skiers can explore the summer hiking trails using snowshoes, which can be rented onsite. You could also try cross-country skiing or sledding or join a ranger-led snowshoe excursion.

Many of the scenic roads in the park will still be closed to motorized traffic, but several are open to mountain bikers. Wildlife enthusiasts have a better chance of spotting larger wildlife in winter – look out for elk, mule deer, moose, and big-horned sheep.

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