About the Salida Area

Salida, Colorado, located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley, is centrally located for endless options in outdoor recreation. With fifteen mountains above 14,000 feet, four wilderness areas, the Arkansas River (#1 commercially rafted river in the US!) abundant snow in the mountains, and a mild climate in the valley - adventure can be found everywhere. All of this and more are within two blocks or a 30-minute drive of our front door. Come stay and play!

Year-Round Fun

• Regional activities, attractions and happenings
  City of Salida Recreation Department
  Colorado's Headwaters of Adventure
  The Mountain Mail
• Annual events
  FIBARK
  Gravity Play Adventure Racing
  PaddleFest
  Pole, Pedal, Paddle
  Race the Divide presented by Salida Mountain Sports
  Ride the Rockies
  Run Through Time Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
  Salida Omnium
  Tenderfoot Triathlon
  Vapor Trail 125
  
• Paved and unpaved biking/running/hiking trails
  Chaffee County Running Club
  Salida Mountain Trails
• Food
• Entertainment
  Bongo Billy's Salida Cafe
  Steam Plant Theater
• Gear shops
  Headwaters Outdoor Equipment
  Salida Mountain Sports
  The Trailhead
• Hot springs
  Cottonwood Hot Springs
  Joyful Journey Hot Springs
  Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
  Salida Hot Springs Pool
  Valley View Hot Springs
• Transportation
  Black Hills Stage Lines
  

Summer Activities