Glenwood Springs Recreation and activities

When people needed a word to describe outdoor fun, and great wilderness, and fantastic views they came up with recreation. Glenwood was 2nd on the list. Glenwood is    truly  the    gateway into some of the most pristine wilderness area you can find. Surrounded by mountains in all sides and filled with wildlife Glenwood is a Mecca for the outdoors. With skiing in the winter being the big activity summer has its own kicks as well. Rafting, hiking, biking, rock climbing, camping, are just some of  the great outdoor activities available in Glenwood

                                   Americas Best Fishing Town!

Glenwood Springs was recently named the #1 destination to " live if you live to fish" by Field & Stream magazine.  Hit on link to read the article.

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FISHING

Frying Pan Anglers
132 Basalt Center Circle                           Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-3441
www.fryingpananglers.com
We are a specialty fly fishing shop and a licensed insured outfitter in the State of Colorado. We provide guided services on the Frying Pan River, and float and guiding services on the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. Whether you are a beginner or an accomplished angler, you can’t go wrong by using one of our guides.

Roaring Fork Anglers
2114 B Grand Avenue                               Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-0180
www.roaringforkanglers.com
We’ve been guiding on these waters since 1980 and hold outfitting permits for float and wade fishing on the Roaring Fork, Eagle and lower Colorado Rivers. We also offer wade fishing on both the Frying Pan River and the Crystal River, and have access to several private ranches and spring creeks that are capable of producing trophy trout.

Taylor Creek Fly Shop
183 Basalt Center Circle                         Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-4374
408 E. Cooper Street, Aspen
(970) 920-1128 @ Aspen Sports
www.taylorcreek.com
Enjoy excellent year-round fishing on three of the nation’s premier trout streams with the guides at the Taylor Creek Fly Shop. We have been guiding beginners and experts alike for over twenty years on area waters. We offer both full and half day wade trips on all area streams in addition to float trips on the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers.

BIKING

The Glenwood Canyon Trail is an easy grade that extends 16.3 miles in each direction with spectacular canyon walls on each side.
Canyon Bikes and Sunlight Ski & Bike Shop offer convenient shuttles for riders. Canyon Bikes shuttles riders to Dotsero,
so they can peddle back downhill and see the entire canyon in half the distance. The Sunlight Shuttle drops off at Hanging Lake or Bair Ranch.

Sunlight Bike Rentals

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970)945-9425
www.sunlightmtn.com
Rent a bike for an hour or entire day and have a blast exploring the area. Sunlight Bike store also provides a shuttle service to the head of the Glenwood Canyon bike trail. This is a 16 mile paved trial along the banks of the colorado River. Bikes available for Adults and children. Car racks and trailors available.

HOT SPRINGS POOL

Hot Springs Lodge and pool

(970) 945-6571

www.hotspringspool.com

At the Hot Springs Pool in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, you can soak in the therapy pool, swim laps or cool off in the deep end. There’s a family vacation activity for everyone- swimming, diving pool, waterslides and kiddie pool. The swimming fun is over two blocks long. You won’t find that at just any Colorado hot spring. On a family vacation with us, you have unlimited swimming access with each night stay included with your lodging. Special vacation packages and value make the Glenwood Springs pool, the choice for family weekend getaways in the Central Colorado Rockies.

ADVENTURE PARK

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-4228
www.glenwoodcaverns.com
You and your family will enjoy spectacular views while riding the Iron Mountain Tramway. Take a guided walking tour of the Glenwood Caverns where you will see amazing formations. Play on the new thrill rides - the Canyon Flyer, Alpine Rush, Swing Shot, and the 35-foot climbing wall - Doc's Rock. The Lookout Grille serves lunch in the cozy comfort of a Colorado rustic interior or al fresco on expansive viewing decks. Open year round

WHITEWATER RAFTING

From Mild to Wild, Glenwood Springs offers inspiring Colorado River adventures in Scenic Glenwood Canyon.  From Rip Roaring class III/IV to relaxing floats.  Glenwood Canyon offers adventures for the entire family.

Rock Gardens Rafting

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-6737
www.rockgardens.com
Join us on the Colorado River for an exciting whitewater rafting adventure. We offer whitewater raft trips in Glenwood Springs for all ages and experience levels. Enjoy a family float trip down the milder waters of the Colorado or Roaring Fork Rivers or experience adrenaline pumping whitewater rafting through the Shoshone Rapids on the Colorado.

Blue Sky Adventures

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-6605
www.blueskyadventure.com
Welcome to the oldest rafting company in Glenwood Springs offering guided river trips through the scenic and beautiful Glenwood Canyon. For 32 years, your hosts, Gary and Pat Hanson have been offering economical river trips on the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers.

Whitewater Rafting LLC

www.coloradowhitewaterrafting.com

2000 Devereux Rd.                             Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

(970) 945-8477