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Located in the Beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Colorado

THINGS TO DO
Here are some of the unique opportunities that you can enjoy during your stay at the Sangre Getaway.

Hiking and Climbing

The Sangre de Cristo mountains offer miles of alpine hiking trails both easy and difficult. You have access to ten peaks over 14,000' high and more than two dozen over 13,000'. The trailheads are less than 15 minutes from your door.

The Colorado Mountain Club: http://www.cmc.org
The Sangres: http://www.sangres.com/
Colorado's Fourteeners: http://www.14ers.com/


Mountain Fishing

There are numerous local choices to catch browns and rainbows including the high mountain lakes, the Arkansas River, Lake DeWeese in Westcliffe and Lake San Isabel in the Wet Mountains.

Arkansas River:
http://www.royalgorgeanglers.com/
Lake San Isabel: http://www.sangres.com/nationalforests/sanisabel/lakeisabel.htm


Horseback Riding and Pack Trips

Options for riding are many. Choose from an indoor arena offering lessons by the hour, half-day trips on a 3,000 acre working ranch or multi-day, guided pack trips into the Sangre de Cristos mountains.

Bear Basin Day and Overnight Pack Trips: http://www.bearbasinpacktrips.com/
Painted View Ranch Near Westcliffe On the Valley Floor:
http://www.apaintedview.com/


White Water Rafting

From scenic float trips for families to heart stopping Class 5 rapids, the Arkansas River offers some of the best white water rafting in the United States. Just 45 minutes away.

Royal Gorge Rafting:
http://www.royalgorgerafting.net/
Vessels for Honor: http://www.vfhrafting.com/
Texas Creek Adventures: http://www.texascreekadventures.com/


Great Places to Eat

There are a number of excellent dining options all within 15 minutes.

Alpine Lodge: 719-783-2660
Pizza Madness in Silvercliff (great pizza and family atmosphere): 719-783-9300
Karen's Gourmet Coffee Cafe: 719-783-2313 
 


Town of Westcliffe

Westcliffe is quaint mountain town with a true western feel. The town offers shopping, casual restraunts, bowling, a movie theatre and art galleries. Don't miss Western Days and the Blue Grass Festival. Westcliffe is 10 minutes from Sangre Getaway.

Downtown Westcliffe: http://downtownwestcliffe.com/


Skiing the Rockies

Colorado offers some of the greatest skiing in the world. Monarch Pass, Crested Butte and Wolf Creek Pass are 45 to 90 minutes away.

Monarch Pass: http://www.skimonarch.com/
Wolf Creek Pass: http://www.wolfcreekski.com/
Crested Butte: http://www.skicb.com/
Ski Report: http://www.skireport.com/colorado/


Additional Activites


Royal Gorge
Gunnison Black Canyon
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Bishop's Castle
Golfing In Westcliffe, Canon City and La Veta


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