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Wild Basin is a large glacial valley located in the southeast section of Rocky Mountain National Park. Wild Basin provides a number of opportunities for exploration and fun with hikes, backpack camping trips and cross country ski trips. Of course, being within a major National Park there are a number of strict regulations troops must adhere to while visiting such an area. Hikers have few regulations, but back country camping requires permits in advance; in some cases, months in advance. For reservations write to: Rocky Mountain National Park, Back Country Office, Estes Park, Colorado 80517. Fall is one of the best times to visit since trails and some facilities are still open and the numbers of visitors have decreased substantially. Contact RMNP fortrail conditions and permits at 1 (303) 586-1206 How to get there: Wild Basin is accessed from CO7 which is known as the Peak to Peak Highway. This National Scenic Highway travels north to south along the east side of the Continental Divide between Estes Park and U.S. 6 on the south end. The entrance to Wild Basin is 13 miles south of Estes Park. A highway sign will identify Wild Basin turning west off CO7. You can also access Wild Basin from the south; either from Lyons on CO7 or from the Peak to Peak Highway, CO119. Drive through Allenspark, in about 1 5 miles the south access road to Wild Basin will appear on the west side of CO7.<./br>
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