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Colorado Trails Ranch - Durango, CO. Photo: Colorado Trails Ranch

Colorado Trails Ranch – Durango

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Colorado Trails Ranch is an all-inclusive vacation dude ranch great for the whole family. They can take you back in time and have you experience life as a cowboy or cowgirl. The ranch is nestled twelve miles northeast of the historic mining town of Durango.

They have something for everyone, creating a fun-filled, memorable vacation full of cowboy splendor.

Summer Dude Ranch in La Plata County

The peak season at the ranch is June to August, with perfect Colorado temperatures of warm days and cool nights. September is the best time for fly-fishing. There is a three-day minimum stay, with your arrival starting on Sunday. Most go for a week. Discounted rates are offered in early June, mid-August, and September for weekly stays.

Image of a wagon pulling people at Colorado Trails Ranch in Durango
Wagon ride. Photo: Colorado Trails Ranch

If it’s the cowboy or cowgirl life you seek, have your next vacation at the Colorado Trails Ranch.

Accommodations

Their cabins provide you with the comfort and relaxation you’ll seek after you enjoyed a day at the ranch. They are outfitted with private baths and porches. They are elegantly decorated making them a true home away from home. Stay by the porch and gaze at the magnificent panoramic view of southwest Colorado.

With an elevation of 7,500 feet, you’re sure to always have beautiful starry night skies with the winking lights seemingly just within reach.

You can choose your cabin depending on the number of people you’re with. Each cabin is uniquely decorated with a western decoy. Choose between Longview & Pueblo, Birdhouse, Fishpond & the Den, Lake & Remuda, Mountain & the Woodlands, and Storm Shelter & Durango.

They also have a very talented chef providing you with only the most scrumptious meals, making sure you never want to leave.

Activities

Whether it’s your first time or you’re an experienced rider, you’ll have a blast horseback riding at Colorado Trails Ranch. The ranch is used to introducing and training novices to ride a horse. There’s also fly fishing at their trout heaven. Learn what it takes to fly fish like a pro. Their staff is very knowledgeable and is always eager to share what they know.

Image of people fly fishing at Colorado Trails Ranch in Durango
Fly fishing. Photo: Colorado Trails Ranch

During the evening, you can go line or square dancing in true western fashion. There’s a myriad of other things you can do at the ranch. You can go whitewater rafting, go on a guided hike, swim, have a go at archery, play volleyball, mediate on the porch, and read books at the library.

There are programs for children ages 5 and up. Babysitters are available for those under that age.

Check prices, availability or book Colorado Trails Ranch

Details

Address: 12161 Co Rd 240, Durango, CO 81301

Phone: 800-323-3833

Season: June – September

Website: coloradotrails.com

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