Socially Distant Outdoor Activities | Grand County, Colorado

Grand Adventures for Socially Distant Times

From sprawling wilderness areas to the wide open waters of Grand County's five mountain lakes, there's plenty of space to explore and get inspired. Cast your line in gold medal waters, hike and bike with extraordinary alpine views or simply float the day away. However you prefer to adventure and whenever you're ready, Grand County is here for you.

The safety and well-being of our guests and community are our top priorities. Grand County offers a serene Rocky Mountain escape with endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and together we can stay safe and keep exploring. The future is Grand, and we cannot wait to share it with you.

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Top Ways To Roam Responsibly in Grand County

HIKING

Discover the beauty of Grand County, Colorado on foot. Experience nature first hand with miles of scenic trails that are great for strolling or hiking. Whether you are up for a challenging overnight backpacking trek into pristine wilderness areas, or simply looking for a leisurely stroll through a wildflower-filled valley, you can have it your way on any of the hundreds of miles of trails available to hikers in Grand County, Colorado—no extra charge for the spectacular views...

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Grand County provides some of the best mountain biking opportunities in Colorado. Winter Park, Colorado alone boasts over 600 miles of marked, mapped and user-friendly trails, contributing to its apropos nickname, Mountain Bike Capital, USA™. From high mountain peaks to beautiful river valleys, single tracks to back country roads, there are opportunities for all ages and skill levels...

BOATING

Is there anything better in summertime than boating on a mountain lake? If you ask us, the answer is "no, not really." Around here, it is the thing to do come May, June, July, August and September. While Colorado has dozens of great reservoirs and lakes to set sail on, few destinations offer so many choices in one place...

BACKCOUNTRY HUTS & YURTS

Looking for a unique way to enjoy an overnight in the great outdoors (perhaps outside the confines of a nylon tent)? One of Colorado's quintessential wilderness experiences is a night in a backcountry hut. These free-standing dwellings — often a simple cabin, home or yurt that is only accessible via trail — are the ultimate in off-the-grid comfort...

rock climbing

Mountaineering and rock climbing in Colorado requires not only physical strength, but also mental focus, determination, and skill. Despite these requirements, or perhaps, more accurately, because of them, mountaineering and rock climbing have become some of the most rewarding backcountry endeavors one can undertake...

CAMPING

Create unforgettable family memories waking up to mountain-crisp air, babbling brooks, verdant meadows, and towering mountains just outside your tent door. Grand County offers a variety of camping accommodations including public campgrounds in Rocky Mountain National Park, Arapaho National Recreation Area, Byer's Peak, Idlewild, Robber's Roost, and St. Louis Creek. ...

FISHING

With 1,000 miles of streams, 1,000 acres of high mountain lakes, and 11,000 acres of reservoirs, Grand County's abundant resources accommodate fishing of all kinds. Enjoy world-class fishing in our gold medal waters that flow throughout Grand County...