August 13, 2026 - Ridgway, CO…read more Definitely worth a stop. This peaceful little park is dedicated to Dennis Weaver, who lived and died in Ridgway. It's serene, beautiful, and has a wonderful sense of place. Dennis Weaver was a prolific actor who was best known for his roles in Gunsmoke, McCloud, and the movie "Duel". This memorial park was designed and built by his family. One of my favorite touches is the poem Dennis Weaver wrote about an eagle, featured along the path. In the center of the Zen Circle, a striking bronze eagle watches over the park. You can make your own prayer-rock stack and add it to the collection--a simple, peaceful little ritual. There are hiking trails, plus a lovely grassy picnic area right along the river. It's the kind of place where you slow down, wander a bit, and just enjoy the surroundings.

This is a beautiful park. There are hiking trails up or around the hill, areas for picnics, a…read morereflection circle, or choose the pedestrian and biking trail along the river.

The facilities are great but the problems are the policies. The staff are polite, this is not…read moredirected at them. There are plenty of 24 hour gyms who's hours are much more accommodating for people trying to get healthy or up their cardio. MRC closes way too soon and opens really late. That's its first problem. My wife was told she couldn't have our 7 month old baby anywhere with her except the jog track and the pool. Mind you my wife has our baby strapped to her chest while she works out at all times. She does not use the equipment. She does not use the gym machines. She does not occupy areas occupied by other gym members lifting weights. She finds an unoccupied area not being used and does stretches and exercises prescribed by her physical therapist with her baby. Being new parents we are not comfortable leaving our baby with strangers in their child watch area. I'm sure all the parents here can understand that. The child care team members I have met are very kind and polite. This is a parental instinct and concern not an accusation against the staff. There was no exception made or solution sought-after for my wife's workout needs and her parental rights. The policy gets in the way of the gym member trying to use the facility. I understand safety and liability rules and I don't begrudge MRC for taking precautions but excluding parents from more than half of the centers options for a liability clause rather than trying to find a work around for a mother who's schedule with a newborn is hard enough doesn't really serve the community. This is not the first time or the first person who has been turned away from MRC because of a stupid policy. A gym needs to be accommodating to the needs of its members. Golds gym has excellent accommodation in the smallest matters for its members. Anytime fitness is available at 2 in the morning if your schedule is full. MRC is inflexible and it's management had a, "my way or the high way" kind of mentality. My wife has physical therapy she is going through due to complications with her pregnancy and she is also a mother of a newborn baby. MRC couldn't be bothered to accommodate her as a gym member needing a place for physical therapy and motherhood. I wonder what else and who else they would ignore for their backwards policies.

What a find after camping for 5 days! Clean and beautiful…read moreshower rooms Staff friendly and helpful

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is absolutely worth visiting. The canyon is stunning,…read moreand there are numerous overlooks that provide incredible views without requiring a hike. If you do enjoy hiking, there are several trails to choose from as well. One thing we really appreciated was that the park is pet-friendly. Dogs are allowed on all overlooks and on select trails, which are clearly marked, making it easy to plan your visit if you're traveling with a pet. The park has a visitor center, restrooms, and drinking water fountains, but they do not sell bottled water, so be sure to bring plenty with you--especially during the summer. Many of the trails are fairly short, but there is very little shade, so you'll be in direct sunlight for much of your visit. We visited shortly after a wildfire, so there were some burned trees and shrubs throughout the park. Even so, the scenery was still incredibly beautiful and well worth the trip. If you don't have an America the Beautiful National Parks Pass, admission is $30 per vehicle. Overall, this is a fantastic park with breathtaking views, whether you're stopping at the overlooks or spending the day hiking.

Where to start? I love a National Park and this is no exception. Black Canyon of the Gunnison is a…read morefairly understated park, as in many folks don't know about it. It's further out west in Colorado so it takes a bit of effort to find yourself here but you will be rewarded if you venture out west. First of all this part of Colorado is gorgeous and a bit less traveled so you'll have more space to yourself which is lovely. The canyon itself is incredible. It reminded me a lot of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone if you've ever seen that. We did several smaller hikes around the rim as we had little kids in tow. Be sure to hold onto those small hands as I was pretty nervous about them falling in since it's just a big ol' drop around the edges. All that being said, this is a great park and I'd love to return sometimes without kids or when the kids are older to do one of the bigger hikes.

The Divide Road Nordic Ski Trail system is the newest addition of winter trails on the western…read moreslope and you're gonna love it! At approximately 9,000 feet in elevation, you're sure to enjoy 8.42 miles of beautifully groomed ski trails...many thanks to all of the volunteers of the Uncompahgre Nordic Association! Once you get up there you'll find ample parking for roughly 20 vehicles, so please park responsibly. This trail is open to snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiles and even fat-tier biking! Furry pals are welcome, so grab some free "POO Bags" at the end of the parking lot to clean up after your pets. One of the things we really loved about this trail system were the numbered sign-posts (map included at each) and how well the trail was marked via bright orange tags along the way...no getting lost here! Can't go on without mentioning again what an awesome job the UNA does maintaining the trails! If you get an early start you're likely to hop on some freshly groomed corduroy! Seriously outdoor enthusiasts, you're gonna absolutely fall in love with this new trail system! It's da bomb! Be happy outside!

Bathroom at trail head. This trail is essentially a walk along the river. It is beautiful…read morescenery. The trail is very open however with no shade so you will want to come prepared for that. The road coming down to this trail is very rough though, very rutted and some pot holes. My friend who is local says that BLM will usually grate the road but its something to be aware of before you go. The road is narrow and has steep portions.

The Buzzard Gulch Trails are super solid and so much fun for beginner-advanced mountain bikers and…read moremost all abilities for hikers, runners and horseback riders. This trail system is comprised of mostly flat terrain (with a few ups and downs) surrounded by an array of pinyon, sagebrush, cacti and many other beautiful native flowers and brush. There are several single-track routes/loops you can take...we've done them all. Broken Antler has a section with a lot of rocks and can be challenging for beginners. P.J. Way is somewhat steep and narrow going up/down. When going down, be sure to yield the way to uphill bikers, et al. Pets are welcome but of course be considerate of the safety of your furry pal(s) and those on the trail. The overlook is spectacular! Take in the views and lots of pix! Love love Buzzard Gulch! It's a must!

Dog owners ruin trails with poop! I had not been to this trail for a couple years and I was so…read morebummed yesterday with all the pet waste on the trail. It's dry desert and it's not going away soon. I don't know who's more responsible but if you're biking and your dog is off leash, it's more likely that you're not stopping to pick it up. Dog owners could do something about this, and I'm not talking about leaving it in forgotten bags either

The outfitter was nice, and the food was really good. Accommodations were very good, showers, big…read moretents. The hunting was poor, we had a guide and the only time I saw an Elk was when I went off on my own. The Game unit is very crowded lots of other hunters. All the hunting is done on public land. There is lots of cattle on the land as well. Like I said nice people, the hunt just wasn't what I hoped it would be. I understand you are not always going to get an Elk, but I thought with a guide I would have at least seen more. We did a base camp hunt, drop camp might be different.

The Electric Hills Trail System is the newest addition of mountain biking/hiking trails in…read moreMontrose! Located off of CO-90, Electric Hills boasts 18 miles of awesome terrain for beginners to advanced mountain bikers! Here's the lowdown on the routes: #1 Electric Avenue (intermediate) 1.5 miles #2 Linscott Canyon Trail (easy/intermediate) 0.8 miles #3 Cliffline Trail (easy/intermediate) 0.4 miles #4 Shavano Loop (easy/intermediate) 3.0 miles #5 Shock Therapy (intermediate/difficult) 2.4 miles #6 Ohm-Ward Bound (intermediate) 0.9 miles #7 Flux Capacitor (intermediate/difficult) 4.3 miles #8 Rolling Blackout (difficult) 0.5 miles #9 Short Circuit (easy/intermediate) 0.9 miles #10 Power Bill (intermediate) 1.0 miles #11 Power Up (intermediate) 0.4 miles #12 Upper Access to Power Up (intermediate) 1.8 miles We did the 3 mile Shavano Loop which was pretty easy. Can't wait to go back and hit up more advanced trails! Be happy outside!

The 17.5 mile trail system was purpose built for intermediate to advanced mountain biking, but it's…read moregreat for hiking .