Hiking & Biking
(15 minute drive from the cabin)
Hiking, biking, and rock climbing; trails have varying degrees of length and difficulty.
For more info, visit Colorado Parks & Wildlife online or stop by the pay station to pickup a physical map and purchase a day pass (unless you already have a State Parks Pass!).
Address: 12102 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO 80470
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Staunton State Park
Staunton State Park(15 minute drive from the cabin)
Hiking, biking, and rock climbing; trails have varying degrees of length and difficulty.
For more info, visit Colorado Parks & Wildlife online or stop by the pay station to pickup a physical map and purchase a day pass (unless you already have a State Parks Pass!).
Address: 12102 S Elk Creek Road, Pine, CO 80470
(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Hiking, biking, and fishing. Trails have varying degrees of length and difficulty. Pine Lake is regularly stocked with fish. Pier fishing available in warmer months; ice fishing available in winter months.
Explore Pine Valley Ranch Park online through Jefferson County's interactive map.
Address: 30400 Crystal Lake Rd, Pine Grove, CO 80470
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Pine Valley Ranch Park
30400 Crystal Lake Rd(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Hiking, biking, and fishing. Trails have varying degrees of length and difficulty. Pine Lake is regularly stocked with fish. Pier fishing available in warmer months; ice fishing available in winter months.
Explore Pine Valley Ranch Park online through Jefferson County's interactive map.
Address: 30400 Crystal Lake Rd, Pine Grove, CO 80470
(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Tanglewood Trail (also known as Deer Creek Trailhead) is a 12 mile out-and-back trail, considered a challenging route - It takes an average of 7 hours to complete. Hikers should expect a hard trail with a lot of elevation gain.
Address: 8795 CR-43, Bailey, CO 80421
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Tanglewood trails
8704-8798 Deer Creek Rd(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Tanglewood Trail (also known as Deer Creek Trailhead) is a 12 mile out-and-back trail, considered a challenging route - It takes an average of 7 hours to complete. Hikers should expect a hard trail with a lot of elevation gain.
Address: 8795 CR-43, Bailey, CO 80421
(30 minute drive from the cabin) Kenosha Pass is located between Bailey and Jefferson.
It's well-known for the scenic views of colorful aspen in autumn; late September-early October is peak leaf color changing.
The pass offers access to the Colorado Trail; arrive early for parking at Colorado Trail Section #6 Trailhead.
Address: Forest Rd 849, Jefferson, CO 80456
Colorado Trail Section #6 Trailhead
Forest Road 849(30 minute drive from the cabin) Kenosha Pass is located between Bailey and Jefferson.
It's well-known for the scenic views of colorful aspen in autumn; late September-early October is peak leaf color changing.
The pass offers access to the Colorado Trail; arrive early for parking at Colorado Trail Section #6 Trailhead.
Address: Forest Rd 849, Jefferson, CO 80456
(15 minute drive from the cabin)
The Ben Tyler Trail is a 12 mile out-and-back trail, considered a challenging route - It takes an average of 7 hours to complete. Hikers should expect a hard trail with a lot of elevation gain and lots of switchbacks.
Address: Ben TylerTrailhead, Lake George, CO 80827
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Ben Tyler Trailhead
54166 US Hwy 285(15 minute drive from the cabin)
The Ben Tyler Trail is a 12 mile out-and-back trail, considered a challenging route - It takes an average of 7 hours to complete. Hikers should expect a hard trail with a lot of elevation gain and lots of switchbacks.
Address: Ben TylerTrailhead, Lake George, CO 80827
Fishing
Boxwood Gulch Ranch
54371 US Hwy 285Guided fly-fishing. Advanced registration required on Boxwood Gulch’s website.
Kid-friendly trout fishing; all fishing equipment, bait, etc are available for a rental fee (or bring your own!). Check out their website for current pricing and hours (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
Address: 32234 Fish Pond Way Pine, CO 80470
Rainbow Roundup Trout Ranch
32234 Fish Pond WayKid-friendly trout fishing; all fishing equipment, bait, etc are available for a rental fee (or bring your own!). Check out their website for current pricing and hours (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
Address: 32234 Fish Pond Way Pine, CO 80470
In Como, CO: Trophy fishing in a large private lake filled with high-quality trout. Anglers are only able to access this lake by booking a guided trip.
Bar Star Ranch
21105 Elkhorn RoadIn Como, CO: Trophy fishing in a large private lake filled with high-quality trout. Anglers are only able to access this lake by booking a guided trip.
Parks and Playgrounds
Outdoor museum to learn about Bailey’s history.
Address: 157 Main St, Bailey, CO 80421
McGraw Memorial Park
39 Wellington Lake RdOutdoor museum to learn about Bailey’s history.
Address: 157 Main St, Bailey, CO 80421
Four playgrounds available after school and weekends.
Address: 13304 US-285, Pine, CO 80470
Elk Creek Elementary School
13304 US Highway 285Four playgrounds available after school and weekends.
Address: 13304 US-285, Pine, CO 80470
More Fun Things To Do
Heated indoor public swimming pool.
Check out their Face Book page for hours and pricing (closed Saturdays).
Address: 57393 US HWY 285, BAILEY, CO 80421
Marge E Hudak Public Swimming Pool
57393 US Hwy 285Heated indoor public swimming pool.
Check out their Face Book page for hours and pricing (closed Saturdays).
Address: 57393 US HWY 285, BAILEY, CO 80421
For ages 7 and up, the popular ropes course and zip line has varying difficulty levels. 4.9/5 star reviews online! Check out their website for pricing and reservations.
Address: 60117 Highway 285 Bailey, CO 80421
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Treehouse Adventure Park
60117 US Hwy 285For ages 7 and up, the popular ropes course and zip line has varying difficulty levels. 4.9/5 star reviews online! Check out their website for pricing and reservations.
Address: 60117 Highway 285 Bailey, CO 80421
Fun for older kids and adults (could be scary for younger kids)
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Sasquatch Outpost
149 Main StFun for older kids and adults (could be scary for younger kids)
Tiny Town & Railroad
6249 S Turkey Creek RdCastle Mountain Recreation Wellington Lake
21843 Stoney Pass Rd(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Guided horseback rides for adults and children (9 years old and up). Pricing and reservation details are available on the Bear Mountain Stables website.
Address: 11778 Wonder Dr, Conifer, CO 80433
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Bear Mountain Stables
11778 Wonder Dr(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Guided horseback rides for adults and children (9 years old and up). Pricing and reservation details are available on the Bear Mountain Stables website.
Address: 11778 Wonder Dr, Conifer, CO 80433
(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Great sledding hill in the winter. Restrooms available at the trailhead. Easy and moderate hiking trails (easy loop "Owl's Perch/Lodge Pole Loop" at the trailhead is good for kids).
Address: 10490 S Turkey Creek Rd, Morrison, CO 80465
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Meyer Ranch Park
10490 S Turkey Creek Rd(20 minute drive from the cabin)
Great sledding hill in the winter. Restrooms available at the trailhead. Easy and moderate hiking trails (easy loop "Owl's Perch/Lodge Pole Loop" at the trailhead is good for kids).
Address: 10490 S Turkey Creek Rd, Morrison, CO 80465
Less than 4 minute drive
Platte Canyon Fire Protection District
153 Dellwood DriveCounty-wide burn ban in effect
Beautiful Views
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway from Grant to Georgetown. 22 miles, takes about an hour to drive one-way (two hours round-trip). Refer to Colorado Dept of Transportation for road closures (closed during the winter/snowy conditions).
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Guanella Pass
Guanella Pass Scenic Byway from Grant to Georgetown. 22 miles, takes about an hour to drive one-way (two hours round-trip). Refer to Colorado Dept of Transportation for road closures (closed during the winter/snowy conditions).
Kenosha Pass is located between Bailey and Jefferson (30 minute drive from the cabin).
It's well-known for the scenic views of colorful aspen in autumn; late September-early October is peak leaf color changing.
The pass offers access to the Colorado Trail; arrive early for parking at Colorado Trail Section #6 Trailhead.
Address: Forest Rd 849, Jefferson, CO 80456
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Kenosha Pass
Kenosha Pass is located between Bailey and Jefferson (30 minute drive from the cabin).
It's well-known for the scenic views of colorful aspen in autumn; late September-early October is peak leaf color changing.
The pass offers access to the Colorado Trail; arrive early for parking at Colorado Trail Section #6 Trailhead.
Address: Forest Rd 849, Jefferson, CO 80456
Less than 1 hour drive
Jefferson
(30 minute drive from the cabin)
(45 minute drive from the cabin)
Como is a tiny former railroad community. Visit South Park Rail Society online and the Como Depot and Roundhouse on Face Book for more details.
Address: CR-33, Jefferson, CO 80456
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Fairplay
(45 minute drive from the cabin)
Como is a tiny former railroad community. Visit South Park Rail Society online and the Como Depot and Roundhouse on Face Book for more details.
Address: CR-33, Jefferson, CO 80456
(1 hour drive from the cabin) Stop at Otto’s Food Cart for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - It comes highly recommended: 5/5 stars from reviews online! (They also have a newly opened sit-down restaurant in Fairplay.)
Guests have recommended the Kritzy for breakfast and 'THE Chicken Sandwich' for lunch (Gluten Free options, too)!
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Alma
(1 hour drive from the cabin) Stop at Otto’s Food Cart for breakfast, lunch, or dinner - It comes highly recommended: 5/5 stars from reviews online! (They also have a newly opened sit-down restaurant in Fairplay.)
Guests have recommended the Kritzy for breakfast and 'THE Chicken Sandwich' for lunch (Gluten Free options, too)!