Steamboat Spring
Top Adventures in Steamboat Spring
Backpack along the Gunnison River in the Dominguez-Escalante NCA
5.0
3.4 mi
If you're looking to take your first backpacking adventure, but want something that is manageable yet thrilling, this is what you're looking for. Located along the Gunnison River in Western Colorado, the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation a...
Photograph Colorado National Monument
4.2
Driving through Colorado National Monument was very easy and gorgeous. Very scenic drive with many lookouts to stop at. Every lookout has a spot to park and you can just jump out and photograph the book cliffs and canyons. I stopped at almost all ...
Running Ute Canyon in Colorado National Monument
8.6 mi
Ute Canyon Trail is a mostly undeveloped 4.3 mile trail (8.6 round trip) in Colorado National Monument that offers technical descents, route finding, water crossings, and gorgeous red rock walls. The trailhead is just a few miles off I-70 from the...
Hike Mt. Garfield in Palisade
4 mi
/ 1940 ft gain
This hike is approx. 4 miles long and takes between 2.5-4 hours to complete depending on pace and stoppage time.
This hike begins at the parking lot located at the base of the trail.
Directions to Parking Lot:
- Start at the Grand Junction Visito...
Camp in Grand Junction
4.3
This is an awesome stretch of BLM land about five miles from the city with views of the Book Cliffs. Whether you have off-road toys, such as mountain bikes or ATVs, or if you just want a relaxing evening or weekend away, you'll find what you're lo...
Snowshoe around Mesa Lakes
5.0
2 mi
/ 300 ft gain
This short loop trail starts and ends at Mesa Lakes Lodge, it is a little less than 2 miles round trip. From the lodge, we walked up the road towards our cabin (Bear cabin). Just past the cabin a trail starts that skirts the edge of the first lake...
Photograph Fall Colors on Grand Mesa
Despite being one of the largest flat-top mountains in the world, Grand Mesa sees far fewer visitors than other areas of Colorado. Locals only an hour away in Grand Junction frequent the area for its plentiful fishing, camping, and off-roading opp...
Run the Crag Crest Loop
4.0
10.4 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
The Crag Crest Trail is a 10-mile loop that takes runners over one of the highest points on Grand Mesa. When traveling in a clockwise direction, the trail traverses a narrow rocky ridge for 5-miles before descending into the dense pine forest belo...
Inspire Your Fall Aspen Trip!
Autumn days in Aspen are filled with sunshine and nights with crisp cool air. Watch the mountains and valleys turn gold with the changing Aspen trees. Take in the scenery while enjoying scenic drives, hiking through forests, road biking, and exploring our IMBA Gold Level Ride Center recognized mountain bike trails.
Steamboat Spring camping, hotels, and more
Mesa County, Colorado
Aspen Leaf
Overview
Aspen Leaf is one of three cabins at the Cold Springs Work Center that welcomes guests with its homey vibe and remote mountain s...
Mesa County, Colorado
Oak Cabin
Overview
Oak Cabin attracts outdoor enthusiasts ranging from mountain bikers to hunters to those who love riding off-road. The somewhat r...
Grand Junction, Colorado
Saddlehorn Campground
Overview
Saddlehorn Campground is located within Colorado National Monument which preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American W...
Mesa, Colorado
Moose Manor
Overview
Moose Manor at Mesa Lakes Recreation Area offers guests the opportunity to stay overnight in a traditional Forest Service ranger...
Mesa County, Colorado
Jumbo Campground
Overview
Jumbo Campground is located on the northern slope of Colorado's Grand Mesa, in the Mesa Lakes area, which is home to over 300 la...