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Westcliffe,
"The Town Experience": Just
10 minutes away by car - antique shopping, grocery/liquor, clothing
and souvenir, and a variety of restaurants from snack bar to fine
dining. Fairs, parades, festivals, rodeos, and art galleries all grace
this beautiful little mountain town nestled at the base of the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains. For information on Westcliffe and surrounding
area, click the Custer Guide link at right. |
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Golf
at St. Andrews:
Reserve a tee-time at Westcliffe's own St. Andrews golf course, a
quick 15-minute car ride away. A 9-hole course with mountain views
from every hole. Bring your clubs or rent on-site. Open during season. |
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Hike
the Sangre de Cristo Mountains:
One of the most beautiful ranges in the Colorado Rocky Mountains,
the Sangre de Cristo range has five 14,000-ft peaks, with most of
the mountains peaking-out at around 13,500ft. Filled with trails,
lakes, streams, wildlife and absolutely breathtaking views. |
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Fishing
in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains:
With too many high mountain lakes to count, the Sangre de Cristo range
provides high-mountain fishing like you've never experienced. Try
fly fishing on a high mountain lake or work the many streams flowing
from the previous winter's snow pack. If you're a fisherman, it doesn't
get any better! |
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Fish
the Arkansas River:
Just a 30 minute drive north in the valley and you come to one of
Colorado's most known rivers for fishing and rafting, the Arkansas
River. Try your luck at one of the many fly-fishing locations situated
along Hwy 50 between Salida and Canon City or sign up for a guided
float fishing tour. |
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White
Water Rafting:
Extreme adventure shooting the Royal Gorge or family adventure, local
raft tours provide the safest and highest quality river trips available.
River tours are available just 30 minutes away. |
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Visit
the Royal Gorge: Only 40 minutes away, this spectacular
gorge is crossed by the world's highest suspension bridge. |
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Visit
"Great Sand Dunes National Park":
The tallest sand dunes in North America, these incredible dunes are
oddly located along the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the San Luis
Valley, only 90 minutes away. |
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Experience
Massage in a Mountain Environment:
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at Spa Sola Fide, only 15 minutes from
the ranch, or have one of their experienced massage therapists join
your group at Red Rock Ranch for a day of massage or hot stone therapy.
Call toll free 877-783-4270 to schedule on-site massage, or visit
their web site (see link on the right). |
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Cross
Country Skiing:
Depending on snow conditions, cross-country skiing is available throughout
the region. Ski the Rainbow Trail, just 15 miles from the ranch, which
runs the length of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. |
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Downhill
Skiing:
Monarch, often heralded as "the best powder skiing in the state"
is Westcliffe's nearest ski area, just one hour and fifteen minutes
away. Located on the continental divide, this ski area is affordable
and has a variety of slopes for all levels of expertise. Monarch also
provides CAT skiing depending upon conditions. |
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Hot
Springs:
Some of the country's most beautifully located hot springs in natural
rustic settings. Soak or swim in natural gravel-bottomed pools and
feel the surge of carbonated hot spring water bubbling up all around
you. Several hot springs locations are available within a 90-minute
drive from the ranch. |