Coming by Plane?

The YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park Center, is northwest of Denver so plan to fly into Denver International Airport (DIA).  If you need ground shuttle transportation to the YMCA (about 90 minutes from the airport but may take longer because of stops along the way) be sure to check the shuttle times below.

Ground Transportation? Visit www.estesparkshuttle.com or call 970-586-5151 for needed reservations for the ground shuttle from Denver International Airport to the YMCA lodges. Price is $45 one way; $85 round trip. Pickup times at DIA: 8:00 or 10:00 am and 1:00, 4:00, or 7:00 pm. Plan to allow at least 45 minutes from flight arrival to shuttle departure. Pick up times at YMCA for return to DIA: 5:00, 7:00, or 10:00 am and 1:00 or 4:00 pm. Allow two hours travel time from the YMCA plus at least 90 minutes for airport check-in. You may want to consider renting a car, especially if you’re traveling with someone. For the best price, comparison shop at www.orbitz.com.

Renting a Car at the Airport?
Head west (toward the mountains) on Peña Blvd.
Take E-470 Tollway N exit, 6B, toward Boulder/Fort Collins (cost $5.00).
Drive 17.5 miles to I-25 N/US-87 N, Exit 47 to Ft. Collins.
Follow directions from Denver & south below.

Need Transportation from Longmont, Lyons, or Boulder?
Visit www.estesparkshuttle.com or call 970-586-5151.

Coming by Car?

From Denver & south:
Take I-25 North to Hwy 66. Go west to US 36 in Lyons.
Continue west on US 36 into Estes Park (a lovely drive through Lyons Canyon).
Once you are in  Estes Park turn left on Elkhorn Ave.
Turn left on Moraine Ave.
Continue in the right hand lane around curve (by Big Slide and Doughnut Haus)
Drive straight through Marys Lake Road intersection and stay in the left lane.
US-36 becomes CO-66
Look for signs - Estes Park Center entrance on your right hand side

From Ft. Collins & north:
Take I-25 South to US 34 west.
Go through Loveland and continue west to Estes Park.
Once you’re in Estes Park, turn left on Elkhorn Ave.
Turn left on Moraine Ave.
Continue in the right hand lane around curve (by Big Slide and Doughnut Haus)
Drive straight through Marys Lake Road intersection and stay in the left lane.
US-36 becomes CO-66
Look for signs - Estes Park Center entrance on your right hand side follow the signs to the YMCA.

For door-to-door directions (and approximate travel time) visit www.mapquest.com.
The YMCA's address is 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, CO 80511.

Click here for a PDF of the above map that you can print.

Mileage from Estes Park to:

Denver  -  75

Loveland  -  30

Ft. Collins  -  42

Granby  -  63

Grand Lake  -  48

Cheyenne  -  75

Longmont  -  30

Boulder  -  38

Winter Park  -  109

Colorado Springs  -  138

When you arrive:

Staying at the YMCA - go to the admin building (# 1 ) to get your key.
Commuting - go to the Ruesch Auditoruml (in front of # 4).