Paddling near Estes Park, CO
Estes Park sits in Larimer County at the edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, and its paddling scene centers on calm mountain lakes rather than big whitewater. Lake Estes, just east of downtown, is the main hub for kayaking, canoeing, and SUP, while RMNP's backcountry lakes—including Lily Lake—reward paddlers willing to carry their boats a short distance.
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