A hiker overlooking the mountains and pine forests near Estes Park
Hiking at The Inn on Fall River

Your Path Into
the Mountains

Spend the day exploring.
Return to the quiet of Fall River.

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Estes Park, Colorado
From The Inn on Fall River

Private Trail Access to
Rocky Mountain National Park

Follow our private trail from the property directly into the park. Continue toward Deer Mountain or take the branch to Old Man Mountain. Castle Mountain and Window Rock are reached from a separate nearby trailhead.

Private trail access is available to guests in every accommodation. Our team can help you choose a route and find your starting point.

From the river to the trails

Find Your Way

Explore four destinations and their approaches. Select a route to see its starting point and the path ahead.

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Shared approachesOld Man MountainDeer MountainCastle MountainWindow Rock

Castle Mountain and Window Rock use a separate approach from Old Man Mountain and Deer Mountain.

Map scale and contour elevations are in feet. Routes are approximate. Ask our team for current directions before setting out.

Choose your direction

Four Ways to Explore

Old Man Mountain and Deer Mountain share the private access trail. Castle Mountain and Window Rock begin from a separate trailhead nearby.

01 Left at the junction

Old Man Mountain

Follow the left-hand route toward Old Man Mountain, where rocky terrain and views across Estes Park give the outing its character.

The summit approach includes scrambling over rock. Ask our team about the terrain and the route that suits your experience.

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02 Right at the junction

Deer Mountain Trail

Turn right at the junction and follow the fence posts toward the Deer Mountain trail connection. Continue into Rocky Mountain National Park for a day of mountain scenery.

The resort map shows the South Deer Mountain Trail connection. Ask our team about distance, climbing, and return time from the Inn.

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03 A nearby mountain route

Castle Mountain

Discover another side of the Fall River valley on the route to Castle Mountain. The trail shares its first stretch with Window Rock before continuing toward the mountain.

Begin at the separate trailhead shown on the map. Our team can help with current access and directions.

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04 Beyond the shared approach

Window Rock

Follow the Castle Mountain approach to the branch toward Window Rock. Make this your mountain destination, then return to the quiet of Fall River.

The branch and destination are marked on the map. Confirm the route and terrain with our team before setting out.

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A thoughtful start

Before You
Set Out

A few moments with our team can help you choose the right route for your day.

Ask Our Team
Where do the trails begin?

Old Man Mountain and Deer Mountain share the private access trail from the Inn to the T-junction. Castle Mountain and Window Rock use a separate trailhead and share an initial approach. Start with our team for current access information and directions from your accommodation.

How long should I allow?

Our team can help you choose a route and plan how much time to allow.

What should I check before hiking?

Bring water, layers, and footwear suited to the terrain. Check the current park conditions and park entry information when planning your day.

DreamView accommodations beside the flowing waters of Fall River
The best part of coming back

The Quiet
of Fall River

After a day on the trail, settle into a room, suite, or cabin with the river close by. Find the stay that feels like yours.

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