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Trail Ridge Road continues on. For the previous section, see Trail Ridge Road Part 1
22.5
Medicine Bow Curve
Beyond the Alpine Visitor Center, the road shortly makes a sharp turn to the left. This is known as Medicine Bow Curve, and is the last major viewing point in the alpine tundra section.
26.3
Milner Pass
The road passes through Milner Pass and the Continental Divide. Here, at 10,759 feet, is the divide that separates water flowing into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. Poudre Lake lies just to the right of the sign shown at right.
26.9
Lake Irene Picnic Area
The Lake Irene Picnic Area is on the right. Along with being a good spot for a picnic, there is a brief walk alongside Lake Irene, a beautiful lake on the edge of the woods.
28.6
Farview Curve
The road winds through Farview Curve. A small parking area provides a chance to stop and take a look at yet another great vista point.
32.9
Colorado River Trailhead
A parking area for the Colorado River Trailhead is on the right. This trail can be used for anything from a short walk along the river to long, overnight backpacking trips. For those familiar with the Colorado River much further down its course in Canyonlands or Grand Canyon National Park it is interesting to see the river's humble beginnings in the Rockies. The river can also easily be seen from the Coyote Valley Trail, at mile 36.8 below. See the Hiking Page for more information.
33.0
Timber Lake Trailhead
The parking area for the Timber Lake Trailhead is on the left. This moderately difficult trail ascends more than 2,000 feet in 4.8 miles to Timber Lake.
33.8
Beaver Ponds Picnic Area
The Beaver Ponds Picnic Area is on the right.
34.4
Timber Creek Campground
The road passes by the entrance to Timber Creek Campground. This is the park's only campground on the west side of the park. Note that as of 2009, virtually all trees have been cleared from the campground as a result of pine beetle infestation. It is now more like an open field.
34.9
Holzwarth Historic Site
Access to the Holzwarth Historic Site is on the right. This is an old dude ranch from the 1920s and several buildings are open for viewing.
36.8
Coyote Valley Trailhead
A small parking area for the Coyote Valley Trail is on the right. This short trail crosses the Colorado River near the beginning, offerring a shorter, easier way than the Colorado River Trail to see this famous river early in its life. For more information see the Hiking Page.
39.3
Onahu Creek Trailhead
The road passes by the Onahu Creek Trailhead. This trail leads through heavy forest while mostly remaining alongside Onahu Creek.
39.8
Green Mountain Trailhead
Parking for the Green Mountain Trailhead is on the left.
41.7
Harbison Picnic Area
The Harbison Picnic Area is on the right. This is in an open, sunny meadow, bounded on one side by Trsil Ridge Road and by forest on the other.
42.5
Entrance Station
The road passes through the Grand Lake Entrance Station. The park entrance fee must be paid or a valid pass shown.
42.9
Kawuneeche Visitor Center
The Kawuneeche Visitor Center is on the left. This is your last (or first) chance to get information on the park.
43.6
Grand Lake Entrance
The road leaves the park at the Grand Lake Entrance Sign.
