North Park Winter Fun

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Explore the far north of Colorado in North Park. The towns of Walden and Gould will welcome you with open arms to ice fish, snowshoe and spot elk.

Sustainability Activity
Travel Like a Local

There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Itinerary Tip
Backcountry Safety

Get out in front of backcountry danger this winter, and keep safety top-of-mind! Seek education and training prior to heading out, or utilize a professional guide or a seasoned mentor to explore Colorado's backcountry. Find more ways to get informed and stay safe in Colorado

Day
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Activity
Teal Lake

Strap on your snowshoes and get out on a trail near Teal Lake. It's a 50-acre water feature surrounded by a rocky shoreline and pine-fir forest.

Itinerary Tip
Hop on the Road

Head east to Walden — it's a little less than 40 minutes away.

Activity
Lake John

Lake John offers 565 acres of frozen water, ideal for ice fishing.

Itinerary Tip
Get Your Gear

North Park Anglers will guide you through an ice-fishing trip if you aren't familiar with the area.

Dinner
All Smoked Up BBQ
Enjoy award-winning barbecue — meats and sauces — on Walden's Main Street.
Activity
The 10th Frame
The 10th Frame is a six-lane bowling alley, restaurant and bar located in Walden, Colorado.
Lodging
22 West Cabins & Recreation
A guest resort with a selection of cabin rentals, each of which fitting a variety of demands in unforgettable settings. We are at the foot of the…
Day
2
Breakfast
North Park Gathering Grounds
A quaint little coffee shop located in beautiful Walden, Colorado. Serving only fresh ingredient breakfast with an ever evolving menu.
Activity
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

The Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge offers three ADA-compliant overlooks to facilitate viewing wildlife and habitats at a distance (Brocker Overlook, Allard Overlook and Owl Ridge Overlook). The winter months are especially great for seeing elk.

Activity
Calamity Pass in the State Forest State Park

Snowshoe Calamity Pass where you might happen upon moose! This is a beginner to intermediate trail.

Dinner
Mansker Station
Indulge in wood-fired pizza at this adorable spot near Walden.
Activity
Stockman Bar
Stockman Bar is Walden's well-loved watering hole, complete with jukebox, pool tables and darts.
Lodging
22 West Cabins & Recreation
A guest resort with a selection of cabin rentals, each of which fitting a variety of demands in unforgettable settings. We are at the foot of the…
Day
3
Breakfast
Holy Grounds Coffee
A specialty coffee shop and cafe featuring espresso drinks, French press, pour over, cold brew, hot tea, iced tea, lemonade, breakfast burritos, deli…
Activity
Bockman Road in State Forest State Park

Begin the day at Bockman Campground, where you'll snowshoe the morning away. Rentals are available at the Moose Center.

Lunch
Mountain Shack Food Depot
Serving the great people of Walden Colorado, great food, great prices and daily specials.
Activity
Steamboat Powder Cats
Though Mother Nature holds the cards to how powder rich your day with us will be, we've put together a system with our guides, cats and…
Dinner
Mansker Station
Indulge in wood-fired pizza at this adorable spot near Walden.
Activity
Cowdrey Lake

Go ice fishing on this high northern lake park with few trees. You'll probably come home with rainbow and brown trout. Use North Park Anglers if you are unfamiliar with the area.

Lodging
North Park Inn & Suites
Newest lodging. Pillow-top beds, 32" flat screen, HBO, hand crafted log furniture, table/chairs, fridge/micro/coffee, guest laundry, on-site…