Centrally located near your next adventure
Located in Chaffee County, Colorado, Silver Cliff Ranch is within an hour and half drive of a variety of year-round mountain experiences and activities. From skiing Monarch Mountain to fly fishing the Arkansas River, you don’t have to go far for fun and adventure when you stay at Silver Cliff. To assist in your trip planning, here are just some of the activities nearby.
Summer Adventures
Noah’s Ark (rafting, hiking, etc.)
Choose from an array of guided outdoor adventure activities including rafting, hiking, and climbing or ask about taking your group through the Brown’s Canyon Adventure Park (BCAP) for a high ropes experience.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 8 minutes
Learn moreMonarch at the Crest Gondola
This summertime gondola shuttles groups above the treeline in Monarch Pass. From there you can see a sea of peaks across the continental divide.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 40 minutes
Learn moreSpinney Mountain State Park
A high mountain reservoir with fishing, boating, and great 360 degree views of the mountains.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour
Learn moreEleven Mile State Park
A large reservoir is at the center of this park surrounded by granite cliffs. The area is known for hiking, fishing, and boating.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour
Learn moreMueller State Park
This unique landscape boasts Aspen trees, rounded granite rock formations, and hiking opportunities.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 30 minutes
Learn moreStaunton State Park
Hiking through large rock outcroppings in this beautiful location in the South Platte region.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 30 minutes
Learn moreGreat Sand Dunes National Park
Hike, wade, sandboard, and explore the massive dunes in the middle of the San Luis Valley.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 45 minutes
Learn moreCurecanti National Recreation Area
Some of the largest fish in the state have been found in this area of Colorado, and on a hot sunny day, the water in the reservoir can be a great place to cool off and play in the water.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 45 minutes
Learn moreRoyal Gorge
This tourist attraction boasts an array of activities with the focal point of the Royal Gorge Canyon.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 45 minutes
Learn moreWinter Adventures
Monarch Dog Sled Rides
Experience a ride with a dog musher through the mountains of Colorado. Group sizes for this activity are fairly restricted, so this is a good option for smaller groups and/or families.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 40 minutes
Learn moreMonarch Mountain Skiing or Tubing
A classic Colorado ski area, natural snow, fewer crowds, just lots of amazing skiing.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 40 minute
Learn moreLeadville Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Ice skate in a beautiful mountain setting, surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks in the town at the highest altitude in the United States. Leadville, Colorado is situated at over 10,000 feet above sea level.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 50 minutes
Learn moreMt Massive Golf Course Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trails
Looking to get in more of a workout or don’t like downhill skiing? Try cross country skiing or snowshoeing underneath the towering presence of Mt. Massive near Leadville.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 50 minutes
Learn moreSki Cooper
Ski where the iconic 10th Mountain Division troops trained prior to WWII. This is one of the best beginner-friendly and family-friendly ski areas in the entire state of Colorado.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 10 minutes
Learn moreYear-round Adventures
Peak Fitness Climbing Gym
Experience our local climbing gym and ask about renting out the entire facility for your group.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 15 minutes
Learn moreCave of the Winds
A Colorado classic, explore the caves outside of Colorado Springs via a guided tour and select other experiences on-site, from a rock climbing wall to their adventure park area.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 20 minutes
Learn moreLeadville Train
See the sights outside of historic Leadville, Colorado located at 10,000 feet above sea level.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour
Learn moreCog Railway at Pikes Peak
Travel up the cog railway to over 14,000 feet in elevation to the top of one of America’s most famous mountains.
*Approximate one-way travel time from Silver Cliff: 1 hour 45 minutes
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