Biking
Mountain
Bike Map ||
Cycling
Related Chamber Members
Mountain Bikers love the mild climate, the trail variety and
our great scenery. Fat tire enthusiasts think the Rainbow Trail
and the Monarch Crest Trail are some of the finest single-track
in Colorado. There is a local shuttle that can get you to the
top of the Crest Trail, which is twelve miles of single-track
along the Continental Divide. The Salida area offers rides suitable
for families or the adventurous and some great road biking as
well.
Camping Colorado
State Parks || Forest
Service Campgrounds
Camping
Related Chamber Members
There are many camping opportunities in the area. The Forest
Service offers a vast selection of U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds
located in the surrounding mountains, as well as some State
Park Campgrounds along the Arkansas River. If you wish to be
closer to civilization with amenities, there are a number of
private campgrounds (See Lodging).
Climbing the fourteeners Forest
Service Information || Colorado
State Parks
Chaffee County is home to the Sawatch Range, which includes
15 peaks of more than 14,000 feet in elevation. Our county has
more 14ers than any county in the U.S. Topography maps and guidebooks
are available about the 14ers at local businesses in the area.
Fishing Colorado
State Wildlife ||
Colorado
State Parks
Fishing
and Guiding Chamber Members
The Upper Arkansas Valley offers a tremendous range of angling
opportunities, whether in pristine mountain streams and lakes,
or on the Arkansas River. Stocked or left to Mother Nature,
this area offers some of the best fishing in the state. Join
us for the fisherman's dream; fly-fishing on the Arkansas during
the Caddis-Hatch in the spring.
Updated Daily Fishing Report
Four Wheeling/ATV's Colorado
State Parks
Jeep
and ATV Rentals and Guided Tours
Chaffee County offers great Off-Road excitement. There are
many old railroad grades and mining roads that take you into
the mountains to rediscover Colorado's mining and railroad history.
For the hearty, you can drive almost to the top of Mount Antero,
elevation 14, 269, for some of the most spectacular scenery
you have ever seen!
Golfing
Golfing
Chamber Members
Salida has a beautiful nine-hole course that is well known
for its mountain views and well-maintained greens. The Salida
Golf Club offers a restaurant and bar, a PGA professional and
tournaments. Come play where there is 300 days of sunshine!
Located at 404 Grant Street in Salida. (719) 539-1060
Hiking Forest
Service Information || Colorado
State Parks
From easy to expert, forests to Aspen groves, we have it all.
There is hiking in the Sawatch Range, the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
Area and the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range. You can explore
and hike the Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail and around
the old ghost towns and mining areas. Or just take a stroll
along the Salida Trail through our city.
Horseback Riding Forest
Service Information ||
Colorado
State Parks
Horseback
Riding and Related Chamber Members
Ride horseback along a mountain trail, or take an old-fashioned
wagon ride. We have stables available to provide an hour-long
trail ride or extended multi-day pack trip with meals included.
Come enjoy the scenery and ride your horse into the sunset along
the Colorado Trail.
Hunting Forest
Service Information ||
Colorado
State Parks || Colorado
State Wildlife
Hunting
and Fishing Chamber Members
The Salida area is well-visited every year during hunting season,
for good reason. Deer and Elk are in abundance in the surrounding
mountains. Salida has several businesses that provide services
for hunters, such as guides, meat processing and taxidermy.
Forest Service, BLM, and Division of Wildlife offices are located
in Salida for further assistance. For more information on local
services, call (877) 772-5432.
Rockclimbing
Visitors can choose from several world renowned climbing venues
including Penitente Canyon and Shelf Road. The upper Arkansas
Valley also offers many high quality rock climbing outings.
Skateboarding
Salida has it's own skateboarding park in the historic downtown
part of the city. The skateboard park is located on First and
G Street.
Snowmobiling Forest
Service Information || Colorado
State Parks
Snowmobiling
and Related Chamber Members
Deep snow in the surrounding mountains, back country wide open
bowls and old mining roads make for a snowmobiler's paradise.
The chamber can provide business names that provide snowmobile
rentals or tours.
Snowshoeing Forest
Service Information ||
Colorado
State Parks
Snow
Sports and Related Chamber Members
The Salida area has some of the best, most fun Forest Service
and National Forest trails in the State for Snowshoeing and
Cross-Country Skiing. Give Old Monarch Pass a visit, or hook
up with a local guide for some great winter outdoor adventuring.
Skiing/Snowboarding Monarch
Ski & Snowboard Area
Skiing
and Snowboarding Chamber Members
Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area is perched high atop the Continental
Divide and has been in operation since 1939. Monarch is renowned
for its snow and wide variety of terrain for a small ski area.
The ski area lies 20 miles west of Salida on U.S. 50. Monarch
has great powder; relatively no lift lines and remains one of
Colorado's most affordable, yet excellent skiing experiences.
Rentals may be obtained at the ski area, or at one of many other
sports-rental businesses in the area.
Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking
Forest
Service Information ||
Colorado
State Parks
Whitewater
Rafting & Kayaking Chamber Members
The rafting season begins in May and the season extends into
September. The Arkansas River offers
so much variety that it has become one of the most popular rivers
in the nation. Rapids vary from easy Class 1 float trips, to
the extreme challenges of Class V and V1 whitewater. The Salida
Chamber can provide lists of rafting companies, many of which
also provide float fishing. In downtown Salida, there is a new
aquatic park developing for freestyle kayaking, which has really
grown in popularity for the participant or those that just enjoy
watching.
Antiques - Antique
Shops and Related Chamber Members
Salida has some excellent antique shops! There is an annual
antique show, called "Antique Alley."
Cinemas - Theater
and Movie Chamber Members
There are two movie theaters in Salida; our double-cinema,
Storyville Cinema, and the Unique Theater. Storyville Cinema
also has a lounge-area that serves wine and beer and hosts live
music performances.
Ghost Towns
Turn your vehicle into a time-machine by visiting some of our
well-preserved mining and railroad towns. North of Salida is
the town of Turret, while going further north on Highway 285
leads you to the road to St. Elmo. Still further north, you
can visit Tincup, Vicksburg and Winfield, and to the south lies
Bonanza, dotted with old mine sites. Be aware that parts of
these old towns are privately owned, so please respect their
rights when you visit.
Airport & Glider Rides
- Aviation
and Recreation Chamber Members
Join the staff of B & J Flying Service at the Salida Airport
to see the area from above. They offer towing service for gliders,
glider-rides and Scenic rides in a Super Cub, in a 25 mile radius
of the airport. The Salida Airport also hosts several fly-in
events throughout the summer.
Hot Springs - Hot
Springs and Water Recreation
The best way to unwind after a day playing in the Colorado
Rockies is with a soak at one of our local hot springs. Enjoy
indoor or outdoor mineral pools, either in town or out in a
mountain setting. Come join us at the Salida
Hot Springs Swimming Pool.
Jeep Tours - Jeep
Rentals and Guided Tours
Rent them yourself, or take advantage of the guided Jeep Tours
available locally, to explore the high country's back roads
and mountain lakes and meadows. Whether you're interested in
history, rock hounding, wildflowers, or the view from the Continental
Divide, Salida's surrounding mountains hold a rich store-house
of adventures.
Rockhounding
Modern-day prospectors will find that mineral and fossil treasures
abound in Chaffee County. This rich heritage has produced a
history of mining evident in the many abandoned mines in the
surrounding hills and mountains. Remember to respect private
property when pursuing this pastime.
Shopping & Historic Downtown
- Shopping
in the Heart of the Rockies
The beautifully preserved and restored historic buildings of
downtown Salida house some wonderful shopping opportunities.
Browse the many art galleries, antique stores, and take home
delightful wares from the many shops that feature local artists
and crafters.
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