Gateway Canyons Resort | Adventure Guide

ADVENTURE

gatewaycanyons.com | 970.931.2458 43200 Hwy 141, Gateway, CO

OFF ROAD ADVENTURES UTV Witness the breathtaking views of The Palisade, La Sal and San Juan Mountains, when we take you 2,000 feet up in elevation to the top of the neighboring Mesas. Experience this fun-filled adventure with our expert guides.

Rattlesnake Overlook • Our most popular ride by far! Easy dirt roads lead you to spectacular vistas and beautiful views of the Gateway area

Dolores Point • Our most breathtaking overlook and a truly beautiful ride

Beaver Creek Homestead • Drive on a dirt road parallel to the Dolores River and be regaled with stories about the Outlaws at their cabins.

Uncompaghre Plateau Tour • This drive will test your nerves with steep inclines and tight turns! Once we reach Calamity Mine we talk about the historic rock hut village while enjoying scenic overlooks of the area.

RED CLIFFS SHOOTING SPORTS RANGE State of the art, covered sport range in a beautiful canyon setting. You’ll learn from experienced and passionate instructors in a safe environment.

Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting, trap, modern sporting rifles and learn about the history of guns.

Archery Private lessons available. Family oriented archery offered at Adventure Center. Check weekly schedule.

JEEPING Take off and explore the Gateway area in one of our Jeeps with our knowledgeable guides or on your own! Learn about the history, biology and local folklore of the area while taking in beautiful views from these unique trips.

Guided Tours Rattlesnake Overlook. Dolores Point. Outlaw Cabins. Uncompaghre Plateau Tour *Non-guided jeep rentals available from Driven Rentals

DRIVEN RENTALS There is no place on earth more divinely designated for driving, than on the hidden scenic byways of Western Colorado. For an experience you’ll never forget, plan on renting one of our exciting vehicles to take for a spin. We have several programs to meet your needs.

• We have 4 hour, 9 hour, 24 hour and 48 hour rentals available • Choose from one of the following beautiful cars: Bentley, Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Jeep, Mercedes, Porsche, Tesla, Bentley, SRT • Must be 25 years old to rent a vehicle with a valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance • Standard Rental Agreement applies

PALISADE RANCH Palisade Ranch is a short drive from the resort located in the scenic South Lobe area.

Set on over 500 acres, our trails crisscross through sagebrush flats, dry washes, and along rocky ridges as they climb to the base of the Uncompahgre plateau.

Scenic Trail Ride

Half Day Ride

• Trails: Rocky Ridge Trail, Dry Wash Cutoff, and Jack Rabbit Flats • For all riding levels

• Starting on the same trails as the Scenic Trail ride, you will gain more elevation as we climb to the top of the South Lobe Creek drainage and ride the Cougar Loop • At least an intermediate level of horsemanship is suggested • Approximately 3 hours

Custom Trail Ride

• For the more advanced rider, we offer a controlled walk/trot/canter as well as other options that cater to a higher level rider • This ride requires sufficient riding experience

Ride and Dine

• Enjoy a trail ride to the top of the Lobe Creek area and enjoy dinner with a view on our pavilion • 10 person minimum • 20 horses available

Pony Ride

• All riders under 6 years old will be led by our trained wranglers • Parents are welcome to walk along • All ages are welcome

WATER ADVENTURES Glide down the Dolores River next to sheer red cliffs that tower over you on both sides.

Kayaking trips provide the perfect combination of relaxing floating and exciting rapids of varying levels depending on the section, time of year and water level. Try Stand Up Paddleboarding for a great full-body workout or enjoy a lazy day of floating down the Dolores.

Kayaking

Rafting Adventures

River Tubing

Enjoy a rafting adventure on one of the best kept secrets in Colorado, the Dolores River.

Lay back and relax while you are guided down the river through Class I-III rapids as well as relaxing scenic sections for an enjoyable day of fun.

Sup-Stand Up Paddle Boarding Fly Fishing Casting Lessons • Learn the techniques of fly casting with the guidance of an experienced instructor • Advanced booking required

Guided Tours • Guided tours require advanced booking, please call for details

Rafting Half Day • 2 hour adventure

Rafting Full Day • 5 hour adventure *Minimum of two people. All river activities are dependent on cfs level of the Dolores River.

HIKING & CLIMBING ADVENTURES Whether you are heading out into the vast western landscape or strolling the resort grounds, you’ll find a hiking adventure to suit your style. Self-guided hiking experiences can be charted on an adventure map for guests who prefer a solo trek in the wilderness. For the curious ones, guided tours are available that offer unique insights to the history, geology, flora and fauna of the surrounding canyon area.

Gateway Day Hikes

Rock Climbing

Take a stroll on our volunteer built trail system with one of our knowledgeable guides. Gain a general overview of the area culture, and history.

For the true adrenaline junkie! Expert guided tours are offered as half- and full-day journeys into the local canyons and world famous rock climbing areas of Unaweep canyon and Moab.

• Easy to Moderate hikes on single track trails • Guided or non-guided

Climb The Palisade Climb to the top of the awe-inspiring 2,000 foot tall Palisade with one of our seasoned guides who will show you the incredible views of the La Sal Mountains and surrounding desert canyons.

• Harness and helmet are provided • Exposed areas and moderate rock climbing involved • Includes a gourmet boxed lunch from Paradox Grille • Available March-October, weather permitting • Difficult to Strenuous Hike

• Harness, helmet and water are provided • Lunch will be provided for Full-Day climbing • Available March-October if weather permits

Juanita Arch Cross the Dolores River in a canoe and track an old mining route to the pristine area of Juanita Arch.

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Gourmet boxed lunch from Paradox Grille Available year-round if weather permits Moderate to difficult hike Offered guided or non-guided

CURIOSITY TRIPS Trips Dinosaur Track & Geology Excursion

Calamity Camp

The Dolores River Canyon is one of the best places in in the United States to find dinosaur and ancient proto-mammal tracks. Over 150 million years of geology will examined while taking the breath-taking drive through the canyon and stops will be made to examine and explore some of the best persevered track sites in the area. Old ranching homesteads can also be spotted and stories of colorful local characters will be shared. Guided tour, approximately ninety minutes.

Take a drive to the top of the Uncompaghre Plateau in a jeep to learn more about one of Western Colorado’s most fascinating and important mining sites. With its stone cabins, core samples and discarded items from that era, Calamity is a time capsule that has captured the uranium heritage and the story of the Plateau.

Guided tour, 3 hours.

Hanging Flume In the 1880s, miners in western Colorado faced a problem of accessing gold deposits that were hundreds of feet above the Dolores river. They came up with an ingenious solution; a flume was constructed that went thirteen miles up the canyon to a point where the current river was only slightly higher in elevation than the old gold bearing river cobbles. On this excursion we travel down Highway 141 to visit the feat of engineering and learn about the mining and ranching heritage of the area. Guided tour, 2 hours.

John Brown Dinosaur Tracks Explore some of the best preserved dinosaur tracks in the area. Over 160 million years ago, large three-toed dinosaurs roamed the ancient landscape and some of their tracks have been preserved in rock. Learn about the paleontology of the area and see the spectacular tracks and beautiful La Sal Mountains. Guided tour, approximately 3 hours.

Roc Creek Rock Art Hike Roc Creek contains some of the most dazzling and intriguing rock art in the region. The oldest images were carving into the sandstone one thousand years ago and evidence for a possible village site can be found in the area. This tour involves a two mile round trip moderate hike with outstanding views of the Dolores River Canyon and Roc Creek. Guided tour approximately 3 hours.

Ask our Adventure center team about our newest experiences.

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