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Grand Lake Lodge Mentioned in Afar’s “10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park”

Published: September 23, 2025

Grand Lake Lodge Mentioned in Afar’s “10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park”

Grand Lake Lodge was named a place to stay as a historic perch overlooking the lake in Afar’s “10 Train Routes That Will Take You Straight to a National Park”.

The California Zephyr—legendary for its Rocky Mountain Views—opens its doors a mere 20 minutes from Rocky Mountain’s west entrance at the Granby stop. While most visitors funnel into the busier east side, Granby drops you on the quieter west, where moose graze and the nights are still. From there, it’s a straight shot to the Kawuneeche Valley and Trail Ridge Road, the park’s alpine highway that climbs above 12,000 feet.

In fall, aspens turn gold, and elk bugles echo through the valleys. This time of year is the shoulder season, so crowds tend to be light. Spring is a great time to see baby animals, while summer brings hiking weather, wildflowers, and marmots sunning on lichen-stained rocks.

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