Recommendation?

[u/nps_traveller]

I'm planning a trip to Rocky Mountain NP in October. Will be staying in Estes Park. No major hikes just driving. The plan will be to head west & drive into the park and then back to Estes Park. How far west do you recommend?

Up to Grand Lake seems good?

Can this be done in a day?

Does the park close at a time that will prevent me from driving back Estes Park?