Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

LIVING THE COWBOY DREAM Saddle up and explore our beautiful region from horseback, just like the cowboys from days past. The Mesa Verde area has several riding stables that care to riders ranging from novice to experienced, allowing guests to tour our wild country at...
Hiking

Hiking

ESCAPE THE CROWDS Mesa Verde Country has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in Colorado, from beautiful red-rock canyons, to the cool San Juan National Forest, and spectacular 14,000 foot peaks (Fourteeners). There are hikes to suit every skill level and to fit...
Golfing

Golfing

CONQUISTADOR GOLF COURSE Cortez is home to the Conquistador Golf Course, a USGA sanctioned, par 72, 18 hole public course. The course sits at 6,200 feet, with spectacular views of Mesa Verde, the La Plata Mountains, and the Sleeping Ute Mountain. Rolling hills, large...
Fishing

Fishing

A YEAR-ROUND PARADISE From small mountain streams to McPhee Lake, the second largest in Colorado, Mesa Verde Country is one of the premier fishing areas in Colorado. The Colorado Division of Wildlife has called McPhee Lake “the best fishing spot in the San Juan...
Birding

Birding

With its diverse landscapes and mild climate, Mesa Verde Country attracts a wide spectrum of migratory and resident birds. Spring migration and early nesters attract birdwatchers from far and wide for the Ute Mountain/Mesa Verde Birding Festival. The Festival...
Biking

Biking

ADVENTURES ON TWO WHEELS From single tracks to challenging climbs in the San Juan Mountains, Mesa Verde Country offers more than 600 miles of trails. From slick rock to old growth forest and no crowds, biking in Mesa Verde Country is a breath of fresh air. Spring,...

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