Elk Mountain Ranch (trip)
Elk Mountain Ranch
- Denver International Airport, Denver, CO, United States
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,855* per person | 7 Days | May-September |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 4 | |
| Operator: The Dude Ranchers' Association | 30 people max | |
Families are encouraged to spend time together. Adult weeks offered in September.
The ranch is a pleasant 2 1/2 hour drive from the Denver Airport. Ranch transfer service is available.
Nearby Buena Vista is home to the largest collection of peaks over 14,000 feet and the "White Water Capital of Colorado."
Week includes horseback riding through unspoiled wilderness, thrilling white water raft trip, trapshooting, marksmanship, archery, van trip to Aspen, hiking, fishing, mountain biking. Hayride, square-dance and musical entertainment take place in the evenings.
Elk Mountain Ranch is very family-oriented ranch. In concert with our regular ranch program, we offer a full kids' program for ages 3-7 years. Two children's counselors will offer a well-supervised, fun-filled day of activities. Each day includes riding in the arena and activities that revolve around the theme of the day. Cowboy day includes roping, panning for gold, and making sheriff badges. On Indian Day children will make Indian headbands and necklaces, paint faces, hike to a tepee and hunt for arrowheads. Spend a day at the Mount Princeton Hot Springs pools and enjoy the water slide on Water Day.
Children 8 and older are usually able to participate in our regular ranch activities, but are always welcome to join the children's counselors.
Child care is also offered to children too young to participate in the above program. Children 2 and under are offered a rate of $200 per week plus $10 per hour child care.
September is for adults only. Enjoy the peak of the fall colors with an emphasis on riding and relaxing. Limited to 20 guests.
Elk Mountain Ranch has been the Murphy family's home and passion since 1985.
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Locations visited/nearby
Buena Vista , Central Colorado , Colorado Springs , San Isabel National Forest, Colorado, United States
Special information
- May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
- Family oriented trip.
Itinerary
Ranch DiningSuperb, varied, home-cooked meals to delight both the hearty and discerning appetites. Trail ride cookouts, champagne brunch, steak fry, hors d-oeuvres, fabulous desserts, and kid-friendly options. The highlight at week's end is the country candlelight dinner. Fresh baked cookies, snacks and fruit bowl always available between meals. Special diets happily accommodated.
Ranch Activities
All activities are included in the peak season rates. Horseback riding through unspoiled wilderness. Ranch owns its own horses and you will be matched to suit your riding ability.
Although horses are our main emphasis, there are plenty of other activities for all to enjoy - thrilling whitewater raft trip, overnight camp trip, trapshooting, marksmanship, archery, van trip to Aspen, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, square-dancing, hayride, evening entertainment, kids' program and more.
Ranch Lodging
The main lodge houses the dining room and gathering area, with fireplace, library, sun deck, piano, board games, dvd's. There are six log cabins and three lodgerooms. Spotlessly clean. A gift basket and fresh flowers await your arrival. Interior and exterior photos of each accommodation can be found on our website at www.elkmtn.com
Hot tub & massage available. Small guest laundry room. Internet. Horseshoes, basketball and volleyball court, tetherball, badminton, pool table & air hockey.
More information from The Dude Ranchers' Association:
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