Moraine Park and the Elk Rut
A wide valley of grass and braided streams. In fall, bull elk bugle at dusk in one of America's great wildlife shows.
- Open
- Open all year, weather permitting
- Price
- Park entrance fee
- Time Needed
- 1.5 hours
- Address
- Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Off Bear Lake Road.
Why Go
The rut runs from September to mid-October, and the bulls gather their harems at Moraine Park and Horseshoe Park. Keep your distance and stay near your car. The nearby Sprague Lake is an easy half-mile walk with mountain reflections.
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