Our Favorite Activities

ACTIVITIES …

Horseback riding: Stables in Allenspark, and Estes Park, 10 miles and 21 miles away respectively.

• Sombero Stables — Allenspark, Estes Park and Rocky
• National Park Gateway Stables & Cowpoke Corner Corral — Estes Park and Rocky
  
  

Rock Climbing: A fun area called Iron Clads 4 miles away, entrance to Longs Peak and the trail to the Diamond is 12 miles away and the famous Lumpy Ridge area with Twin Owls and Sundance in Estes Park about 23 miles away. Continue to scroll down this page for more activities.

Skiing:  Eldora Ski Area  about 30 minutes away just beyond Nederland; cross country skiing at Camp Dick 10 minutes down Route 72 just past Peaceful Valley. Rocky mountain National Park entrance at Wild Basin has great cross country skiing and snow shoeing.

Fishing: Fish along the Middle Saint Vrain directly in the back yard; Lilly Lake is a Gold Medal Fishery 15 miles down Highway 7. There is famous Estes Park Lake where it is not uncommon to feel the powerful hits and massive runs of enormous brown trout. Northern Pike and Tiger Muskies are also in abundance. And of course there are many streams and lakes in the Park if you like to walk where very few people go.

Shopping, Dining and Antique Shops: Along the 21 mile stretch from Raymond to Estes Park you'll find many cafes and restaurants, antique stores and souvenir shops. Be sure to check out Allenspark and the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Lyons (15 miles south of the cabin) also has good restaurants, groceries and cool bars with music.

Kids & Family Stuff: Estes Park has a couple mini golf, go-carts, big slide and games places. We go every year with our kids and they never tire of it.

• Lake Estes Marina — Great fun for families and kids! Boats, bicycles, surray pedal carts, fishing, picnicing. Spectacular views.
• Trout Haven Pond — The Trout Pond is stocked every season with Rainbow Trout to guarantee a successful catch. No license required.
• Estes Park Ride-A-Kart & Cascade Creek Mini-Golf — Family amusement park - just 1 mi. east of Visitor Ceneter. 2 great mini-golf courses & 8 great attractions & rides.
• Tiny Town Miniature Golf —  Family miniature golf close to town and Rocky Mountain National Park.
• Fun City — Family Fun for Everyone! Mini-golf, go-karts, giant slides, bumper cars and boats. Let us make you smile!
  
  
  

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