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. |
