KMR | Summer 2024: Colorado Activity Guide by KMR 2022

ATV TOURS

ALPINE SLIDING

AMUSEMENT PARKS

BIKING

GONDOLA - CHAIRLIFT

HORSEBACK RIDING

HIKING

HOT SPRINGS

JEEP TOURS

LAKES

MINE TOURS

BALLOONING

RAFTING

RESORTS

RESTAURANTS

RAILROAD RIDES

SCENIC TRAILS

SEGWAY

TUBING & DUCKING

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

ON SITE EXPERIENCES

All bookings for on site experiences can be done at the concierge or on the Grand Hyatt website.

Top Golf Swing Suite

Axe Throwing

Guided Nature Walk

Cabana Rentals

Guided Fly Fishing Tours on Gore Creek

VENTURE SPORTS

Grand Hyatt Vail Bike Shop

Our Grand Hyatt Vail bike shop is the ultimate launchpad location for all of our guests, located right on the Vail bike path in West Vail. An amazing location for biking with miles of scenic trails that are accessible to riders of all abilities. Whether you want to rent a cruiser bike to hit the fun summer events, or you are looking for an E-bike rental to get that extra oomph to tackle the bike path from Vail to Edwards, we have the bike for you.

Mountain Biking Jr. Trail Cruiser Bike

Call for Reservations • (970) 479-1510

ATV TOURS

Please note: Extreme caution is necessary while operating an ATV Travel along backcountry routes in customized ATV tours, where you'll see incredible mountain ranges, learn about local history, view the curious wildlife, and get some of the best picture taking opportunities out there.

GLENWOOD ADVENTURE CO

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 Hour

0 Location: Bair Ranch

N Tour Times: Every hour ! (970) 945-7529

ABOVE AND BEYOND

1 Distance from Hotel: 25 min N Tour Times: 9:15 am, 2:00 pm

0 Location: 4 Eagle Ranch ! (970) 390-5337

24 hour reservation strongly recommended. For more information please check them out at: www.aboveandbeyondguides.com

SAGE OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

1 Distance from Hotel: 30 min N Tour times: 8:30 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 4:00 pm ! (970) 476-3700

RZR ATV Guided Tours - ATV’s all seat four people 24 hour reservation strongly recommended.

For more information please check them out at: www.aboveandbeyondguides.com

ALPINE SLIDING

HERITAGE SQUARE

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Hours: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ! (303) 279-1661

BRECKENRIDGE

See Resorts – Breckenridge

GLENWOOD SPRINGS

See Amusement Parks – Glenwood Adventure Park

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

See Tubing – Steamboat Springs

WINTER PARK

See Resorts - Winter Park

ALPINE SLIDING

AMUSEMENT PARKS

HERITAGE SQUARE

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Hours: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ! (303) 279-1661

GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK

See Resorts - Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

ADDITIONAL FUN ATTRACTIONS:

Resorts – Copper Mountain

Resorts – Breckenridge

Resorts – Winter Park

Scenic – Steamboat Springs

BIKING

VAIL PASS BIKE TRAIL – TO VAIL

Join Charter Sports for a 2-hour, thrilling yet easy coast down 3,000 vertical feet on the Vail Pass paved bike path. Surround yourself with incredible views of snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and beaver ponds. Follow the Gore Valley Trail through beautiful Vail and into Lionshead. The Vail Pass Bike Tour will give you a memorable sense of achievement. Do not miss this unique and exhilarating way to see and experience the Rockies.

$ Trail Length: 17 Miles, mostly coasting.

CHARTER SPORTS

Charter Sports is located immediately on your left in the Hotel.

N Hours: 9:00 am-5:30 pm

! (970) 476-7517

VAIL PASS BIKE TRAIL – TO FRISCO

The 12 mile coasting bike trip on paved trail from the top of Vail Pass through Copper Mountain Resort ending in the town of Frisco. This trip is perfect for families and folks that want spectacular views without much pedaling. Most that participate in this trip will stop at Copper Mountain and take a scenic chairlift ride, and other activities. When ﬁnished at Copper the rider travels down to Frisco through the incredible Ten Mile Canyon on paved trail. Along this stretch of the trail the rider can stop and sit by one of the many beautiful mountain lakes, or lounge by the stream.

$ Trail Length: 12 Miles, mostly coasting

REBEL SPORTS

1 Distance from Hotel: 30 min.

N Hours: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

! (970) 968-2408

CANYON BIKES

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Hours: Shuttles leave at: 8:45 am, 10:15 am, 11:45 am, and 1:15 pm

! (800) 439-3043

Canyon Bikes specializes in serving visitors using the paved, 16 mile, Glenwood Canyon Recreational Trail. You will enjoy a gentle ride along the Colorado River, at the base of Glenwood Canyon. The scenery will take your breath away! The trail also accesses spectacular hikes, including the amazing Hanging Lake Trail.

BIKING - MOUNTAIN BIKING

See Resorts - Copper Mountain

See Gondola - Vail-Eagle Bahn Gondola

BOATING

FRISCO MARINA

1 Distance from Hotel: 30 min

N Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

! (970) 668-4334

SAILING AT FRISCO MARINA

1 Distance from Hotel: 30 min

N Hours: by appointment

! (970) 389-1031

C Prices: Between $105 and $140 for 2 hours depending on the size. Fits up to 8 people. There is an additional charge of $55 per hour for an instructor with a minimum of 2 hours.

LAKE DILLON MARINA

1 Distance from Hotel: 30 min

N Hours: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

! (970) 468-5100

TRAILRIDGE MARINA

N Hours: 9:00 am -6:00 pm

! (800) 966-5144

LAKE DILLON WATER TAXI AT FRISCO MARINA

1 Distance from Hotel: 30 min.

N Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

! (970) 486-0250

GONDOLA - CHAIRLIFT

VAIL-EAGLE BAHN GONDOLA

N Hours: Sun-Wed 9:30 am- 6:00 pm, Thu-Fri 9:30 am - dusk ! (970) 754-8245

For activities on the mountain see:

Amusement Park/Fun Parks – Adventure Ridge Park

Other Gondola Options:

Copper Mountain – See Resorts – Copper Mountain

Breckenridge – See Resorts Breckenridge

Aspen – See – Scenic – Maroon Bells

Glenwood Springs – See resorts - Glenwood Caverns

Winter Park – See Resorts Winter Park

HORSEBACK RIDING

Each horseback ride starts with an informational safety and demonstration talk to help riders feel comfortable while out on a ride. The unique ranch setting offers breathtaking views of the Sawatch Range, Castle Peak and Red and White Mountain.

GLENWOOD ADVENTURE CO.

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 Hour

0 Located at Bair Ranch

N Tour times: Every hour ! (970) 945-7529

BRECKENRIDGE STABLES

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Tour times: Every hour except noon ! (970) 453-4438, (970) 389-1777

VAIL STABLES

1 Distance from Hotel: 15 min ! (855) 743-3824

HIKING

BOOTH FALLS TRAIL

1 Distance from Hotel: 15 min

$ Trail Length: approximately 1.8 miles each way

N Duration of hike: 4 hours

Around a quarter of a mile before the falls, the trail splits; the right trail goes to the top which is much easier, the trail to the left goes to the bottom which is beautiful, however, more difficult.

PINEY RIVER TRAIL

1 Distance from Hotel: 40 min

$ Trail Length: approximately 2.5 miles each way

N Duration of hike: 4 hours

HANGING LAKE

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

$ Trail Length: approximately 1.2 miles each way

N Duration of hike: 3-4 hour

! (970) 384-6309

Stunning hike to a spectacular lake *No shuttle system, reserve ahead of time

ST. MARY’S GLACIER, VISITOR CENTER

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour and 30 min

$ Trail Length: approximately 3/4 of a mile each way

N Duration of hike: 2 hours

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE

See Scenic – Great Sand Dunes

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour 15 min

See Scenic – Steamboat Springs

HOT SPRINGS

Enjoy 108 degree hot mineral water in the grandeur of the great outdoors. The large modern Jacuzzi tubs are set on a Redwood deck, surrounded on three sides by a 6 ft. cedar privacy fence, open to the splendor of the unspoiled mountainside and sky above. Advance reservations are recommended for these very popular facilities. Pure natural hot mineral water ﬂows from our springs at 125° F and is pumped directly into the hot mineral water baths and swimming pool.

IDAHO SPRINGS HOT SPRINGS

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour and 15 min

N Hours: 7:30 am - 10:30 pm ! (303) 989-6666

HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS

1 Distance from Hotel: 2 hours

N ! (970) 725-3306

JEEP & HUMMER TOURS

Travel along backcountry routes in customized Jeeps or a Hummer and H, where you'll see incredible mountain ranges, learn about local history, view the curious wildlife, and get some of the best picture taking opportunities out there.

ABOVE AND BEYOND

1 Distance from Hotel: 25 min

N Tour times: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm

0 Located at 4 Eagle Ranch ! (970) 390-5337

*Must reserve in advance

GLENWOOD ADVENTURE CO.

1 Distance from Hotel: 45 min

0 Located at Bair Ranch

N Tour times: Every hour

! (970) 945-7529

LAKES

See Boating – Lake Dillon

See Hike – Hanging Lake

See Hike – Piney River Ranch

TURQUOISE LAKE

1 Distance from Hotel: 40 min

MINE TOURS

COUNTRY BOY MINE

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Hours: Tours are every hour from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm from 10:00-4:00 ! (970) 453-4405

We invite you to visit the Country Boy Mine and enjoy the many activities the mine has to offer. Join us for a mine tour into a real gold mine at this historic restored mining site. While at the mine you can also gold pan, pet the burros, slide down the 55 foot ore chute, explore the authentic mine site, view the exhibits and equipment that were used in the mine and visit the general store.

BALLOONING

PARAGLIDING IN GLENWOOD SPRINGS

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Hours: 7:00 am, 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am ! (970) 274-1619

Colorado Rocky Mountain Ballooning: Make your dream a reality with a hot air balloon ride high in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Experience the highest altitude ballooning in the country with all ﬂights launching above 9,600 feet MSL. Ride with the wind from tree top level up to several thousand feet while taking in amazing 100 mile panoramic mountain views.

RAFTING

Raft through Class II and Class III rapids down the Colorado River. Colorado white water rafting with KODI Rafting is a great way to enjoy a unique Colorado experience. KODI will put the wet & wild in your family vacation! For over twenty years KODI Rafting has provided guided raft trips on some of Colorado's most spectacular rivers. With over 30 raft trips on six Colorado rivers, KODI provides something for everyone; whether you are looking for a scenic float trip for the whole family or a wild white water challenge. Join KODI and find out why they’ve been voted #1 Rafting Company by Summit County locals five years in a row.

KODI RAFTING

! (877) 747-7238

N Duration: Class III and IV: 1 hour 30 min Class II: 30 min

(Company picks up @ hotel for the Class II)

LAKOTA GUIDES AT GLENWOOD ADVENTURE CO.

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Tour times: 10:00 am , 2:30 pm ! (970) 945-7529

Beautiful section of the Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon. Paddle through the fun and exciting rapids on this trip and then kick back to enjoy the high canyon walls and the natural hot springs you are ﬂoating by. This full day or half day trip offers the best late season whitewater in the state. Great trip for everyone.

ROYAL GORGE WHITE WATER RAFTING ! (719) 275-RAFT (7238)

Class 3 & 4 (Advanced Level) The world famous white water of the Royal Gorge is Colorado’s premier river rafting location. Experience the amazing scenery of the Royal Gorge and the sheer towering 1200' cliff walls that surround us as we raft below the worlds highest suspension bridge. Challenge the classic class IV, V rapids of Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer & the Narrows to name a few. The Royal Gorge is suitable for ﬁrst time rafters seeking an exciting challenge as well as experienced paddlers alike. Good physical condition is recommended at high water.

RESORTS

BRECKENRIDGE

1 Distance from Hotel: 45 minutes

N Hours: Full day pass (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

! (970) 453-5000

Resort with Fun Park with lots of activities. Parking for the Fun Park is located on the left in the Gondola North Lot or South Lot right before Ski Hill Rd. A shuttle or free gondola ride will take you up to the Fun Park:

• Alpine Slide

• Mineshaft Maze

• Trampoline

• Gold Runner Coaster

• Climbing Wall

• Bounce House

COPPER MOUNTAIN

1 Distance from Hotel: 20 min

N Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

! (970) 968-2882 EXT. 45678

Resort with Fun Park with lots of activities:

• Scenic Chairlift • Miniature Golf • Diggler (1 hour)

• Scenic Chairlift

• Miniature Golf

• Gem Stone Panning

GLENWOOD CAVERNS ADVENTURE PARK

N Hours: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

! (800) 530-1635

ATTRACTIONS

• Alpine Coaster

• Mechanical Bull

• 4D Theater

• Rock Climbing Wall

• Soaring Eagle Zip Ride

• Bungee Trampoline

• Giant Canyon Swing

• Adventure Wagon

• Laser Tag make reservations online: glenwoodcaverns.com

WINTER PARK

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hours and 30 min

N Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

! (800) 979-0328

RESORT FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

• Biking • Gondola • Mini Golf

RESTAURANTS

EAST SIDE KOSHER DELI

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hours and 45 min

N Hours: Seating till 8:00 pm

0 Address: 499 S Elm St, Denver CO 80246

! (303) 322-9862

*Indoor seating available

RAILROAD RIDES

GEORGETOWN RAILROAD

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

! (888) 456-6777

N Train ride is 1 hour 15 min

N Mine tour is additional 1 hr 15 min

Not for children under the age of 3. No strollers allowed. Mine tour Is not offered on the last ride of the day.

LEADVILLE RAILROAD COMPANY

1 Distance from Hotel: 45 min - 1 hour

N Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

! (719) 486-3936, (866) 386-3936

N Ride Duration: 2 hours 30 min. Sunday morning ride is 3 hours.

ROYAL GORGE RAIL ROAD ROUTE

1 Distance from Hotel: 2 hours 30 min

N Duration of Trip: 2 hours

N Tour Times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm

! (719) 276-4000

Climb aboard Colorado’s most scenic train for a journey through the spectacular Royal Gorge. Since 1879, these tracks have followed the winding, tumbling Arkansas River deep within the soaring, 1,000-foot granite cliffs of Colorado’s grandest canyon. But this is no fast-food, thrill-ride, adrenaline-pumping, cotton-candy experience.

The Royal Gorge Route Railroad is considered one of America’s Top Trains. Trains run up to four times a day on this remarkable 24-mile roundtrip journey through the Royal Gorge.

SCENIC TRAILS

BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON

1 Distance from Hotel: 3-3 1/2 hours

N Hours: Park is open 24 hours

! (970) 641-2337

SOUTH RIM VISITOR CENTER

Those with limited time should stop at Gunnison Point, Chasm View, Painted Wall, and Sunset View. East Portal Road goes down to the Gunnison river.

MORROW POINT BOAT TOURS – BLACK CANYON

! (970) 641-2337 EXT. 205

N Tours run at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm every day except Tuesday

3/4 of a mile hike with 232 steps to get to boat ride. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 1 hour 30 min. boat ride through the upper Black Canyon on a 42 passenger pontoon boat. Trailhead of the Pine Creek Trail to the dock begins at mile marker 130 of highway 50 which is 1 mile west of the junction with Colorado highway 92. Allow 1 hour to hike to boat.

MAROON BELLS

1 Distance from Hotel: 2 hours 30 min

! (970) 544-3013

N Estimated return travel time: 2 hours

Drive to the most photographed mountains in North America

MOUNT EVANS

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour

N Weekday Hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Weekend Hours: 9:30 am - 7:30 pm

! (303) 567-3000

Scenic drive up the highest paved road in North America

RED ROCKS PARK AND AMPHITHEATER

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hours 15 min

N Park Hours: 5:00 am - 11:00 pm

N Visitor Center: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm ! (303) 697-4939

*Reserve online, 8 people per group. $2 entry fee per car. Permit required - to get permit visit recreation.gov. If coming before 6am or after 5pm no permit required.

SCENIC TRAILS

RIFLE FALLS

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour 15 min

N Hours: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

! (970) 625-1607

Gorgeous triple waterfall with short hike and caves. First visit Adams Falls in Grand Lake. Immediately after Shadow Mtn. Lake, bear right onto W. Portal Rd. (278) into Grand Lake and follow till the end.

ROYAL GORGE

1 Distance from Hotel: 2 hours 40 min

N Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

! (888) 333-5597

Things to do:

• Aerial Tram • Burrow rides • Carousel • Incline Railway • Magic show

• Muleteam wagon rides • Petting zoo • Silver Rock Railway • Wildlife park

• Highest suspension bridge in the world

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE

1 Distance from Hotel: 3-3 1/2 hours

N Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

! (719) 378-6399

STEAMBOAT

SPRINGS FISH CREEK FALLS

1 Distance from Hotel: 1 hour 45 min

$ There are 2 trails:

• A dirt trail which is easy but a little steep which goes to the bottom of the falls

• A paved trail which is ﬂat which goes to a overlook of the falls.

2 Length of Trail: They are each only 1/4 of a mile long and are both recommended.

COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT

1 Distance from Hotel: 2 hours 30 min

N Visitor Center: 9:00 pm - 5:00 pm

! (970) 858-3617

SPECTACULAR CANYONS AND ROCK FORMATIONS

One of the grandest scenic drives in the American West, the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive offers redrock canyons, crisp blue skies, and glorious views along the way for motorists and bicyclists. The road is inseparable from the identity of the Monument. The drive provides access to Saddlehorn Visitor Center and campground, 19 signed viewpoints, and 14 hiking trails — from 1/2 to 14 miles round trip. Many short, easy trails allow you to gaze upon or walk up to towering masses, while backcountry trails head down into remote canyons full of bird song and solitude.