The Best Dude Ranch Vacation awaits at Elk Mountain Ranch
Kids and adults of all ages and abilities will enjoy a week of adventures, fun and relaxation at Elk Mountain Ranch. Check out our week’s worth of adventures below and get ready for the best dude ranch vacation.

SUNDAY
3:00 PM | Arrive at Elk Mountain Ranch. Unpack and relax. |
5:00 PM | A guided hike. |
6:30 PM | Supper in the Lodge and our Colorado Guest Ranch Welcome Program. |

MONDAY
8 AM | Breakfast |
8:45 AM to Noon | Horse Orientation and Trail Ride. |
12:30 PM | Lunch at Ranch Picnic Area. |
2-4 PM | Trail Ride |
2:30 PM | Marksmanship Tournament |
5 PM | Hospitality Hour |
6 PM | Steak Cookout |
7:30 PM | Hayride and Campfire. Enjoy s’mores, popcorn & cocoa. |

TUESDAY
7-8 AM | Continental Breakfast |
8 AM-3 PM | Trail Ride to Brunch Cookout and softball game… back in time for a hike, fly-fishing clinic, massage or a soak in the jacuzzi. |
9:30 AM-1 PM | Ranch Vehicle Trip to Brunch Cookout. |
5 PM | Hospitality Hour |
6 PM | Supper |
7 PM | Our Colorado Guest Ranch Square Dance and Line Dance. |

WEDNESDAY
8:30 AM | Breakfast |
9-10 AM | Archery Tournament |
10 AM-5:30 PM | White-water Raft Trip or Trip to Hot Springs Pool & Water Slide. |
11 AM-3 PM | Luncheon Trail Ride |
5:30 PM | Hospitality Hour |
6:30 PM | Supper |
Evening | Sit, relax and enjoy our local entertainment. |

THURSDAY
8:30 AM | Breakfast |
10 AM to 3 PM | Luncheon Cookout Trail Ride or Van to Lunch. Back in time to hike, bike or relax. |
10:30 AM-4 PM | Vehicle to higher mountain lake for a day of fishing. |
5 PM | Hospitality Hour |
6 PM | Supper |

FRIDAY
8 AM | Breakfast |
9:30 AM | Vehicle trip to Aspen, CO across the Continental Divide. Enjoy a day of terrific scenery and shopping in our most famous ski town. |
10:30 AM | Excursion to Browns Canyon Ropes & Adventure Park. |
11 AM-3:00 PM | Luncheon Trail Ride |
5:30 PM | Hospitality Hour |
6:30 PM | Supper |
7:30 PM | Volleyball – dress crazy; play hard. |

SATURDAY
8 AM | Breakfast |
9:30-11:30 AM | Trail Ride or Trapshooting |
12:30 PM | Lunch |
2 PM | Afternoon Trailride or Kids’ Rodeo (see below). |
2:15 PM | Kids’ Rodeo: Individual and team competition in riding and arena events. Lots of fun for everyone. |
6 PM | Hospitality Hour |
7 PM | Country Candlelight Dinner |
Evening | Presentation of Awards. Evening is yours to relax. |

SUNDAY
7-8 AM | Breakfast |
10 AM | Happy Trails: Checkout from our Colorado Guest Ranch. |
