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In this Park County winter adventure, you'll be able to do it all! Warm up each morning with a coffee and delicious breakfast, then head outside to explore beautiful trails and scenery via snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice fishing. Celebrate a day of adventure at a local brewery and tuck in for the evening at a cozy lodge.

Winter Adventurers' Getaway in Park County

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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. <a href="https://www.colorado.com/WinterBackcountrySafety">Find more ways to get informed and stay safe in Colorado</a>.

Backcountry Safety

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Help maintain the trails at <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/south-park-national-heritage-area.htm">South Park National Heritage Area</a>. The South Park GeoTour maintenance project is an ongoing and could always use visitors' help.

How to Get Involved

Make sure to pack layers so you're prepared for snow activities, as well as your warm-up and cool-down periods. And don't forget to check restaurant schedules before you go, as some are closed in the winter or during weekdays.

Come Prepared

Hike this 8.8-mile moderate loop trail through Staunton State Park. You'll get views of peaks, greenery and wildlife.

Staunton Ranch & Bulging Elk Loop Trail

Macs Adventure are experts in providing self-guided hiking &amp; biking tours. Enjoy the freedom to travel at your own pace &amp; take the time to soak up your surroundings. Feel empowered by using our app to find your way easily while we're on hand 24/7 for support.

Macs Adventure

Gentle switchbacks, pine and spruce trees greet you on this moderate 5.5-mile trail that circles Jefferson Lake. Climb 11,600-feet in the air as you look out at the beautiful scenery.

Jefferson Loop Trail

Scenic views overlooking Lake George. Fish the South Platte River or nearby Eleven Mile, Spinny, Tarryall or Antero Reservoirs. Pike National Forest is only a 1/4 mile away hiking, biking, horse, and ATV trails. Prep and grill on your dinner on a stunning patio.

Mountain River Lodge

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Experience grilling in the alpine air at <a href="https://mountainriverlodge.net/packages/grill39/">Grill39</a>, where you can order a grill kit and then make your own meal for your family. After the clean-up, chill in front of the fire before you tuck in for the night.

Grill Out

Nice people, patty melts, burgers, chicken-fried steak, cold brews and more.

Highline Cafe

Ski across the frozen lake at 11 Mile Reservoir. The 3.4-mile moderately trafficked loop is good for all skill levels.

Cross-Country Ski at 11 Mile Reservoir

This 5-mile winter trail is primitive that includes old logging roads and some stretches of minimal clearing.

Snowshoe on Hack Trail

We are a brewery and taproom located in Fairplay. We are the only brewery in Park County and offer pub-style food and 10 beers on draft.

South Park Brewing

Enjoy the mountains and stay in Fairplay's newest hotel.  Located only 20 miles from Breckenridge, and 1.5 hours from Denver, or Colorado Springs.  Enjoy all the best Colorado's mountains have to offer, including skiing, hiking, biking, photography, horseback riding...

A Riverside Inn Hotel

Drill a hole in the ice, drop your line and fish for rainbow trout, snake river cutthroat, Kokanee salmon and more.

Ice Fishing at Antero Reservoir

Mountain cafe, 50 miles southwest of Denver; family oriented, inexpensive, casual dining.

Cutthroat Cafe

Visit Aspen Peak Cellars for a winery tour and sample our award winning wines at our beautiful tasting room. Whether you enjoy a glass of our handcrafted wine inside the winery or a bottle along with your picnic down by the Platte River, we promise you a relaxing time.

Aspen Peak Cellars

Take a guided snowshoe hike ending in a wine tasting and authentic Swiss cheese fondue. If that doesn't warm you up after a beautiful snowy hike, what will? <a href="https://www.aspenpeakcellars.com/wine-shop/#!/Snowshoe-&amp;-Fondue/c/25041982/offset=0&amp;sort=normal">Get tickets ahead of time</a> to ensure you have a spot for the event.

Snowshoe & Fondue at Aspen Peak Cellars

The Platte River Saloon is located on Historic Front Street along the Platte River, surrounded by the beautiful South Park Region with many 14,000-foot mountain peaks. The Kitchen features a restaurant that serves soup, salad, appetizers, pizza and more.

Platte River Saloon

If you're looking for a unique vacation experience with deluxe accommodations, lots of fun activities, fabulous food, an Orvis endorsed Colorado fishing lodge and true western hospitality, look no more. With Great pride North Fork has been welcoming families that quickly become friends into this small family oriented ranch &amp; fishing lodge for 25 years! Only an hour from the Denver airport (a little longer by horseback) sitting at 8,100 ft you will find a little of Colorado all in one spot! Grab your hat, pull on your boots and meet your horse to explore our private 520 acres filled with rolling meadows &amp; shimmering aspen's that adjoin the Pike National Forest.