Destinations
16 destinations to explore across Colorado
Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Grade
- Easy
- In
- Alamosa
The tallest sand dunes in North America, set against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, with creek flows, backcountry camping, and dark skies.
Telluride
- Grade
- Easy
- In
- San Miguel
A historic mining town turned mountain resort, set in a box canyon with alpine lifts, summer festivals, free gondola, and a well-preserved Main Street.
Boulder
- Grade
- Easy
- In
- Boulder
Colorado's premier outdoor city, set against the Flatirons rock formations, with a walkable Pearl Street Mall, university energy, and world-class climbing.
Durango and the Million Dollar Highway
- Grade
- Easy
- In
- La Plata
A historic railroad town in the San Juans, gateway to the Million Dollar Highway (US-550), Mesa Verde, and the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Aspen and Maroon Bells
- Grade
- Easy
- In
- Pitkin
One of America's most photographed mountain scenes, Maroon Bells reflected in Maroon Lake, paired with the upscale ski town of Aspen.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Grade
- Moderate
- In
- Montrose
A steep, narrow canyon with sheer black walls plunging 2,000 feet to the Gunnison River, offering dramatic viewpoints and technical hiking.
Vail
- Grade
- Easy
- In
- Eagle
North America's largest single ski mountain by skiable acres, with the legendary Back Bowls, a Bavarian-style village, and year-round mountain access.
Breckenridge
- Grade
- Easy
- In
- Summit
A historic gold-rush town turned year-round mountain resort in Summit County — Main Street Victorian architecture, five interconnected ski peaks, and the highest chairlift in North America.