A land of great diversity, with great rolling plains in the east, lush valleys to the north – and westward, highest of the Rocky mountains with majestic snow-capped peaks rising to over 14,000ft.
This is the home of ranchers and cowboys, the old Sante Fe trail, route of the Pony Express, birthplace of the famous Stetson hat and of Denver, boom town of the gold rush in 1858.
Today’s state capital offers museums, art galleries and the tree-lined mile-long 16th Street Mall, with stores, shops and restaurants to attract its most discerning visitors, while the nearby town of Estes Park boasts 300 shops – sure to satisfy your every need.
Come to Colorado…for ski resorts claiming to be among the world’s most fashionable, Old West towns, modern cities…and the chance to ride through some of America’s most stunning scenery.
Ranches in Colorado
This year round working guest and cattle ranch offers a real taste of the west, located deep in the Rockies between Vail and Steamboat Springs and only a couple of hours from Denver. The ranch will match the horse, the ride and the group to the rider’s ability, before setting off on the extensive trails…
Priding themselves on being a first class guest ranch, nestled amongst the San Juan National Forest, in South Western Colorado. Acres of breathtaking scenery; stunning surroundings and the magnificent vistas are just the beginning. Accommodations are very comfortable and well decorated and all have private baths, comfy porches and daily housekeeping. The main lodge is…
Elk Mountain Ranch is the highest of all Colorado’s guest ranches, at an elevation of 9,600 feet, with breathtaking views overlooking the Arkansas Valley and the snow-capped Collegiate Peaks. The ranch is a nature lover’s paradise; with deer, elk, antelope and wildflowers in abundance. With horseback riding being the main emphasis, the high, remote location…
This real authentic working cattle ranch was established in 1896 and is located on the Western Colorado and Wyoming border, in a section of the Northern Rocky Mountains called the Sierra Madres. The horseback riding is planned around the cattle work and regular pasture rotations. The 1300 head of yearling cattle arrive early May and…
Among the tall pines of the 40,000-acre Pike National Forest, aptly named Lost Valley has been known for guest ranching for 100 years, more recently under the guidance of two generations of the Foster family. Its most treasured recommendation came from Walt Disney. He enjoyed his stay so much, he counselled the owners to do…
Established in 1985, North Fork Ranch rests quietly along one-half mile of the tranquil North Fork of the South Platte River. The ranch sits at an elevation of 8100 ft. and adjoins the Pike National Forest, Lost Creek Wilderness and Mt. Evans Wilderness. This excellent ranch offers a wide variety of unique lodges and cabins…
This superior luxury ranch hidden away in the beautiful secluded Elk River Valley in the Rocky Mountain high country, with hay meadows and mountain vistas, remote yet very accessible. The Vista Verde only has capacity for 40 guests so you are assured of a warm and friendly welcome, along with exceptional service. With riding being…
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