from $2,240* per person	7 Days	June-September
Comfort accommodations		Exertion level: 4
Operator: The Dude Ranchers' Association		55 people max

Family fun abounds at Colorado Trails Ranch located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains just outside of historic Durango, Colorado. With its comprehensive Western riding and children's programs plus some of the best fly-fishing in Colorado, the ranch offers and array of activities for the entire family. The vacation is perfect for singles and couples as well.

You'll find that we tailor our riding program to accommodate all ability levels. If you're a new rider, we'll teach you the basics; if you're an experienced rider, you will appreciate the quality of our horses and the opportunity to do more than just "nose-to-tail" trail rides. We offer morning, afternoon,lunch rides, and an all day ride with no more than six guests to a wrangler. We group our rides by ability (and desire). The rides range from scenic walk rides to loping through trees and meadows. Instruction is an integral part of our program. we also offer a Longhorn cattle drive to our advanced riders for a small additional charge. Please note that we do have a weight limit of 240 pounds for riders.

We offer a full service fly-fishing program with over two miles of private water on the Florida River, special guided trips on the San Juan River, and stocked fishing on ranch ponds. Our guides provide professional services for novice and expert fishermen, and we provide all of the essential supplies and equipment our guests will need. We can set up a fishing excursion into the high country with small mountain streams and a little more challenging fishing experience as well.

In addition to horses and fishing, guests can enjoy our heated pool and hot tub, exciting river rafting in the Animas River, guided hikes, trap shooting and riflery, archery, horseshoes, volleyball and basketball. We offer an optional guided trip to Mesa Verde National Park (at an additional charge). You can also enjoy an evening at a Victorian Melodrama (small additional charge), western dancing, a hayride and cowboy campfire sing-along and an ice cream social.

Our children's program divides kids aged 5 through 17 into three groups, each with their own counselor and plenty of activities. The program is geared around what the chidren want to do and their abilities, keeping it age specific. In addition to many of the above mentioned activities, the two older kid's groups have a chance to do some power tubing at nearby, beautiful Vallecito Lake. You can be assured that your children will experience new, fun and safe activities and, more importantly, form lasting friendships with the other kids they meet at the ranch. Please let us know if you'll need a babysitter for children younger than 5.

Of course, you can also enjoy the peacefulness of our beautiful Colorado mountain scenery and just relax. Or, if all the activity we offer isn't quite enough, we have a well-equipped exercise room available any time day or night.

Mealtime is special at Colorado Trails Ranch, whether guests are enjoying themselves in our magnificent dining room or on a cookout under unbeatable Colorado skies. Guests savor home cooking with choice meats, fish and poultry grilled over an open fire or baked to perfection, garden crisp vegetables and salads, plus fresh baked breads and desserts. With advance notice, we are happy to accommodate most special diets. Give your diet a vacation too, and indulge. The mountain air and all the activity will certainly stimulate your appetite.

Our cozy cabins feature comfortable beds and beautiful decor. Each cabin has its own porch and every room has its own private bath. Our cabins will easily accommodate families, couples, and singles with an array of options available.

The best part about vacationing at our dude ranch is the camaraderie and the lasting friendships formed with the other guests for both children and adults. This is priceless. And the time spent with your own family creates memories to last a lifetime.