Enjoy Great Summer Activities in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains

Winter Park has so many outdoor activities toAlpine Slide in Colorado! A 3000 foot long slide, with a
choose from, you could spend the whole summer600 foot drop winding through the wilderness. At the
here and never see and do everything. Regardless ofbase you can also find a miniature golf course, a
the activity you choose, you will enjoy some of theclimbing wall, Rock N' Roll Gyro, Human Maze, Leaps
most spectacular views of the Continental Divide that& Bounds Bungee and a whole lot more.
Colorado has to offer.If you are in search of fishing holes, you can wade
A 600-mile trail system spreads throughout Winter1,000 miles of streams, wander around 1,000 acres
Park and the Fraser Valley. These trails are great forof high mountain lakes, or troll 11,000 acres of
either hiking or mountain biking, and have somethingreservoirs. Rainbow, cutthroat, brown & brook trout
for every skill level. Also known as "Mountain Bikecan be found in most of the rivers, while mackinaw
Capital USA", Winter Park hosts many bike racesand kokanee salmon cruise the depths of the larger
throughout the summer that are open to the generalbodies of water. Having so much water also provides
public. Winter Park Resort offers 50 miles of trailsample opportunities for rafting, canoeing or kayaking.
that can be accessed by chair lift, and it's all downhillMusic always sounds better with a backdrop like the
from there. You'll need to purchase a lift pass, butContinental Divide, and free music concerts can be
your bike rides up for free. Before heading down youfound just about everywhere in Winter Park all
may want to stop at the Sunspot for lunch andsummer long. Music and food festivals also take place
enjoy 360 degree views of the surroundingin the area, but generally cost up to $40 for
mountains. There is also a 18 hole disc golf courseadmission. Events like the Jazz Festival and the Food,
that may keep you up top for awile.Wine & Beer Festival may require advance planning
Winter Park Resort is also home of the longestfor stays in Winter Park.