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Hit the mountain, byway and water trails around Buena Vista, Salida, Nathrop and Poncha Springs, with plenty of stops along the way for tasty treats and locally crafted beverages.

Drink in the Scenery of Central Colorado

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Purchase a BSAR card to help benefit search and rescue, and cover costs in the event of an emergency. You can also opt to travel midweek to avoid traffic. And don't drink and drive — get a crew together and book a shuttle with Colorado Adventure Tours (they have a limo license so you can have beers en route).

Help Chaffee County Search & Rescue

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From Denver head south on Hwy. 285 towards Fairplay and take in the scenery at the top of Kenosha Pass. A quick hike will put you on the Colorado Trail to stretch your legs.

Hike the Colorado Trail

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Stop for a quick beer at South Park Brewing in Fairplay before heading to Buena Vista.

Post-Hike Pit Stop

Stop in for for a great burger, soup or salad. Also an all-natural frozen-yogurt bar where you choose your flavor and then top it off with more than 35 toppings.

Simple Eatery & Spoon-It-Up

Do some shopping at the adjoining Trailhead; they have a great selection of outerwear and climbing gear.

Go Shopping Next Door

Kayaks, cruiser bikes, stand-up paddleboards, rafts, and many more rentals for Buena Vista-area adventure.

CKS River Supply

Depending on your mood, choose from a tandem towny bike and cruise Buena Vista while putting your relationship to the test or take it to the next level and try out a Honda Ruckus. If it's not too chilly, rent a stand-up paddleboard and head up the road to Cottonwood Lake for some mellow flat water paddling and beautiful views. If climbing is your thing, get some beta from the trailhead and head out to some of the climbing routes five minutes from downtown Buena Vista.

Choose Your Activity at CKS

The quintessential Colorado dining experience is in the heart of our historic resort campus at the Princeton Club restaurant. Conveniently located in our main lodge you can treat yourself to a world-class dining experience with views of mounts Princeton and Antero.

Princeton Club Restaurant at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Located in Nathrop between <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/buena-vista-colorado">Buena Vista</a> and <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/salida-colorado">Salida</a>. Ideal for family vacations, romantic getaways, <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/wedding-facility">mountain weddings</a> or <a href="http://www.mtprinceton.com/event-facility">corporate events</a>. Enjoy a one-day <a href="https://mtprinceton.com/hot-springs/">hot springs</a> experience or relax with an overnight stay at this unique family-friendly, <a href="http://mtprinceton.com/history/">historic hot springs resort</a>.

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort

Book a room at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. If you're traveling in a group, try to secure a cabin, but they book out well in advance.

Stay the Night

It is said that St. Elmo's population rode the last train out of town and never came back.

St. Elmo Ghost Town

Drive up to the historic ghost town of St. Elmo to stroll around. To burn more calories, hike up the Alpine Tunnel trail and smell the wildflowers while getting heckled by marmots (don't steal their raspberries).

Peek into the Past

We serve fresh, organic and local produce and there is no doubt that you can taste the difference! Sit next to the river and sip on one of our house-engineered specialty cocktails or try a local wine.

Boathouse Cantina

Bring your own bike or rent one from Absolute Bikes in downtown Salida. Get all the necessary trail information there, and head out and ride the trails on "S" mountain (they are all really well marked and maintained). For a real lung burner, ride the Monarch Crest (modify plans for an early start if you ride the crest to avoid afternoon storms).

BYOB

A community center need only serve great pizza. We take pride in the freshness of our dough and veggies. Our dough was made today. It wasn't made in Topeka, frozen, shipped here, and warmed up. Ask who made it and he or she is probably in the kitchen.

Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub

Ride that bike you rented from Absolute up the Rodeo Run Trail (3.5 miles) to Elevation Beer Co. in Poncha Springs for a flight of beers.

Bike to the Beer

Like a budget B&amp;B. Private rooms, bunk beds, kitchen. Sleeps 20 or more. Great for groups.

Simple Lodge & Hostel of Salida

There is a location in the northern end of the county and another in the southern end, with good reason. Brown Dog has excellent breakfast burritos and a delightful cup of coffee!

Brown Dog Coffee

After you have recovered from the Frankie, take a relaxing drive up Monarch Pass for some great Aspen viewing and be sure to ride the scenic tram at the top of the pass.

Relaxing Drive

We all had the same dream of starting a brewery that brewed the highest quality barrel aged and specialty beers we could imagine. At the same time we all dreamed of living in an area of Colorado that would allow us to sneak out of the brewhouse to catch a four-pound trout, hike a 14,000-foot peak, or slash through some of ColoradoÍs famous powder. In the winter of 2012 we made our dreams a reality and took the leap and started brewing in Poncha Springs, Colorado.

Elevation Beer Company

The course is located on 20 acres in the South Park, and promises to challenge golfers of every skill level with ominous hazards and wicked doglegs.

Poncha Springs Disc Golf Course

Burritos, bowls, tacos, salads, nachos, quesadillas and much more, with tasty extras like spice-ranch pickled onions, handmade salsa and more.

Mo Burrito

Wood’s 
High Mountain Distillery offers hand-crafted distilled spirits made from local ingredients and pure 
mountain water. Tastings, tours and and an extensive cocktail menu are available in our tasting room. We are kid and dog friendly and are open daily.

Wood's High Mountain Distillery

Walk over to Wood's High Mountain Distillery for a finely crafted cocktail and chat with the mayor of Salida, who started the distillery, about spirits and town history. He's the guy with the beard and Patagonia jacket who can ski, paddle, bike and whiskey better than you.

Drink with Locals

Each of our charming cabins sleep 6-10 people and have a full kitchen, open living room with vaulted ceilings, Internet, gas fireplace &amp; a private hot tub. Three Creekside Campsites have been added along the creek with power &amp; shared water. We are just minutes from Monarch Mountain and just a short drive east of Salida. We are Pet Friendly!