Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor's Guide

Johnny Park Area

A 4WD road connects Big Elk Meadows with Meeker Park. Near Meeker Park, FDR 119 turns north and climbs steeply to House Rock. This road also continues to Pierson Park. There are some side roads and trails. FDR 118 follows the northern boundary of the Boulder Ranger District, and FDR 119 is in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District. Popular road for mountain biking.

On the east end, take US 36 west from Lyons. Take the turn to Big Elk Meadows on FDR118 to get to Coulson Gulch Trailhead. On the west end, turn off CO 7 in Meeker Park on the Cabin Creek Road.

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Distance 14 miles one-way
Starting Elevation 7500 feet
Ending Elevation 8500 feet
Elevation Change 1000 feet

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