Rocky Mountainwildflowers
Out of season: the next wildflowers season is in 2027.
Right now in Rocky Mountain · September
- Busy season · May–Oct
- Old Fall River Road open · Jul–Oct
235days to the next wildflowers seasonMay 21–Aug 10, The National Park Service says Rocky Mountain's tundra wildflowers bloom from late May through early August
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 74% chanceToday, Tonight, Tuesday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:46 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Rocky Mountain National Park through the year
- Busy seasonNowMay–Oct
- Tundra wildflowersMay–Aug
- Old Fall River Road openNowJul–Oct
- Snow on the Bear Lake TrailOct–Jun
- Trail Ridge Road closedOct–May
Best spots around Rocky Mountain National Park
- Trail Ridge RoadPull-offs and short trails onto the alpine tundra
- Alpine Visitor CenterAt 11,796 feet on Trail Ridge Road, with exhibits on tundra plants
- Near the east and west entrancesScarlet gilia from mid-June to late August
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Rocky Mountain alpine tundra ecosystem (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, A Riot of Wildflowers (Rocky Mountain) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Rocky Mountain wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Rocky Mountain pink and red wildflowers (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Rocky Mountain hours and seasons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Rocky Mountain road status (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Exploring the Bear Lake Road corridor (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak wildflowers in Rocky Mountain National Park in 2027?
The National Park Service says Rocky Mountain's tundra wildflowers bloom from late May through early August: May 21–Aug 10. That's general timing for this place, not a peak date or a forecast.
Is it blooming in Rocky Mountain National Park right now?
Not now: the wildflowers season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 235 days (May 21–Aug 10, The National Park Service says Rocky Mountain's tundra wildflowers bloom from late May through early August).
What's the best month for wildflowers?
July, when a large number of the park's wildflowers are blooming somewhere in the park.Source: National Park Service, A Riot of Wildflowers (Rocky Mountain) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When do the tundra flowers bloom?
From late May through early August. Blue alpine forget-me-nots are among the first, in late May; yellow alpine avens start in June, and their leaves turn bright red in August.Source: National Park Service, Rocky Mountain alpine tundra ecosystem ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I walk out onto the tundra?
Enjoy it from designated trails and hardened surfaces. In the park's six Tundra Closure Areas, off-trail hiking is prohibited within 100 yards of trails and parking lots.Sources: National Park Service, Rocky Mountain wildflowers ↗ (opens in a new tab), National Park Service, Rocky Mountain alpine tundra ecosystem ↗ (opens in a new tab)
When is Trail Ridge Road open?
It's a seasonal road, closed to through travel from mid-October to late May.Source: National Park Service, Rocky Mountain hours and seasons ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Trail Ridge Road: pull-offs and short trails onto the alpine tundra; Alpine Visitor Center: at 11,796 feet on Trail Ridge Road, with exhibits on tundra plants; Near the east and west entrances: scarlet gilia from mid-June to late August.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Trail Ridge Road closed (Oct–May).
What is Rocky Mountain National Park like through the year?
Busy season (May–Oct), Old Fall River Road open (Jul–Oct), Trail Ridge Road closed (Oct–May), Snow on the Bear Lake Trail (Oct–Jun) and Tundra wildflowers (May–Aug).