Good walking & hiking trails. Solid views. Some folks can be cordial in spots. There are switchback…read moretrails that go higher up as you progress thru tunnel drive trailhead.

I spent the day in Canon City and was so glad that I decided to check out this trail! I absolutely…read moreloved walking it! Only wish I could've spent more time on it. I had to turn around because of an injury to one of my toes. I ended up walking a long distance but could've walked further if it hadn't been for my toe. Make sure that you bring water while walking the trail. Wear sunscreen and a good hat as well. I enjoyed the length of the trail and the view of the river while walking it. It was wonderful seeing fellow trail walkers as well! I love how the trailhead starts out paved and how you must walk a while up a winding incline. This trailhead is also sort of "off the beaten path" as well. I like that aspect of it as well. I'm planning on returning here again to walk more of the trail. I will definitely bring my Camelbak on my next trek. I also recommend wearing hiking shoes on this trail. Once you pass the initial winding incline, which isn't that long, this trail is completely flat. I'm recommending hiking shoes because the trail is dirt and small rocks. If you're ever in Canon City, check out this trail. You will probably like it or perhaps fall in love with it, like I have. Also, there are public restrooms at the bottom of the trailhead and there is plenty of parking nearby. The parking isn't a paved lot or lined spaces. There is just plenty of area to park at. Enjoy your visit here!

I took a group of 9 people to Music Meadows. Absolutely fantastic. Elin Parker Ganschow is a…read morefantastic guide and teacher. She custom tailored the ride to my kids' more advanced riding abilities, so I'm sure she can do the same for your group. She's a bit more expensive than the other ranch near Westcliffe (Bear Basin), but very worth it. Bear Basin would only do "nose to tail" rides where you're stuck in a line the whole time. Elin at Music Meadows encouraged our group to get to know our assigned horse, get them to do what we wanted and explore the open country. (I'm sure you can do regular trail rides in a line as well). Great variety of terrain on a huge, 3800 acre working cattle ranch. A mixture of open grasslands, rolling sage hillsides, aspen groves, water crossings and amazing views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. Also, each rider was given a very nice Music Meadows aluminum water bottle for the ride, and got to keep them afterwards (probably supposed to be a secret bonus at the end, so shhhhhh!). Music Meadows is home of "Sangres Best" grass-finished beef, and you can buy some on site to take home. Since I was already covering a ride for 9 people, we just bought some all-beef bratwurst and franks, and they were delicious. She also let us sample some of their new beef jerky, which only had a small handful of entirely pronounceable ingredients. Elin also gave us a tour of the cute (and surprisingly big) cottage on the ranch. It's beautifully decorated and can be rented out. It looks like it could sleep quite a few people. I've been on plenty of trail rides throughout Colorado, and Music Meadows is top notch. Hats off to Elin for working tirelessly to carry on Colorado's rich western heritage. The ranch is protected under a conservation easement through San Isabel Land Trust that ensures it remains in its natural state for generations to come. Dang it. I'm gushing. Give these guys a try. You'll be glad you did.

Great experience! I was in Westcliffe for an offsite work retreat. Music Meadows Ranch was…read morerecommended by a fellow coworker. We had a group of 10 and had a wonderful time! Nicole was so easy to work with and talk to when I was planning the trip. We were unable to do a full day of riding so the ladies were very accommodating and we rode from 9am - 12:30/1pm. This was the first time anyone in the group had the freedom to direct their horse where to go and to trot. We had all only been horse back riding when you ride in a single file line which is... fine. This was SO much better!! They give you a lot of training before you ride so you feel comfortable directing the horse on your own. 5/5 stars definitely recommend! The ladies were also fun to talk to while riding! And the kitties at the barn were cute.

In town for a short stay and decided to add a side x side adventure. 5 star all the way from the…read morefirst call to the end of the ride. The machines are in excellent condition. Pete gave us a good history lesson on the area too. The views are beautiful and good for your soul. I would definitely book with Play Dirty ATV. They are veteran and first responder friendly.

We had a fabulous time on our ATV tour and are so glad to have chosen the Play Dirty team!…read more Our family trip was topped with an evening ATV led by our FANTASTIC guide, Roger! We had a group of 11 people and got to drive two sixers on a super fun adventure. Roger was great with making sure we had a fun and safe trip up and back, and even took extra care with our younger bunch. All the adults got a chance to drive and it was such a thrill! We made the 1.5 hour journey from our vacation home in CO Springs, and let me tell you... it was totally worth it. If you're looking for a scenic adventure with fun facts about the history of the land, go with PDAT, you will not be disappointed!

Beautiful 14er 10 minutes from the unique town of Crestone. The road up is a dirt road, great…read morecondition and could be reached with 2WD. I summited both Challenger Point and Kit Carson in one push, although many plan to backpack in and spend the night at the scenic Willow Lake. It was about 4 miles from parking lot to the lake. The trail is well marked and gradual although take care to quickly take a left at the sign after you walk on the trail for a couple of minutes. You'll need to cross a river to continue to the trail, otherwise you risk hiking the wrong way to Mt Adam's! I almost did this as I started in the dark, but thankfully ran into some nice hikers who steered me in the right direction. After willow lake, you'll start the ascent to Challenger. This is class 2 with route finding skills needed and plenty of endurance to push your way up the steep scree and talus. Make sure you stay right of the gully once you reach it and follow the trail to the right up to the summit. No real scrambling required and you'll be greeted with breathtaking views of the dome shaped mountain that is kit Carson and the stunning Crestone. If you choose to continue to kit Carson (would highly recommend!) you will have to come back and resummit challenger to descend. At least if you want to avoid class 4 terrain. I clocked 16 miles and over 7K elevation for both peaks. Commitment is considerable if you choose to do both so be sure to check the weather for safety.

It's a cool looking bowling alley. But the place isn't overly friendly, slightly overpriced, and…read morethere's not much advertising for drop in, league games. It's cool for Cañon City, but could be a helluva lot better.

I love this place. The staff is the best. I should've booked a longer time slot for the birthday…read morepart, nobody wanted to leave.

One of a kind Experience! Highly recommend for a group of all ages. We did this with the wedding…read moreparty on the morning of the rehearsal in Westcliffe for my son's wedding and everyone had a great time!

This trek was absolutely awesome! My cousin who loves llamas booked it for us while my family was…read morein town and it was amazing. The location is stunning, great views of the mountains. Brianna and her daughter were the best guides. They really love their farm and take care of their animals, their souls are 100% in this. Looking forward to doing another trek with them in the future!

We booked this last minute and so glad we did! It was a nice little adventure, the staff is…read moreawesome, Rachel was a great guide! She shared many facts about the area we were in and gave fabulous recommendations, the rafting itself was so fun and would highly recommend!

Easy to book! Super friendly from step one! Rachael fun and knowledgeable thru the entire trip!…read more Just beautiful trip and bonus...the pictures are free at the end!

There are a few different ways to summit this beautiful 14er 10 minutes from the town of Crestone…read more I did the standard route from Challenger. I hiked from the parking lot up to Willow lake, up to challenger and then made my way. You'll do a bit of ridge walking and descend 100-200 ft to a clearing and the along kit Carson avenue. It's hard to miss and the trail is defined but make sure you stay on trail because a fall could be fatal. I actually diverged slightly from the traditional trail and took a short cut up "the crack" just after kit Carson avenue. They're both class 3, but this way is more fun and avoids scree. From there, it's an easy summit! Not much scrambling required and you'll be rewarded with stunning views of the crestones, humbolt peak and mount Adam's, as well as company from friendly marmots! To descend the standard route, go back to challenger and down the way you came. Round trip in one push from the parking lot for both peaks was 16 miles and over 7K elevation with class 3 scrambling and exposure. It was a beautiful and amazing adventure. I'd recommend this hike but be comfortable with the skills required.