A unique feature of Colorado Trails Ranch is the sense of family that develops during the course of the week. With everyone arriving and departing at the same time, strong friendships develop among our guests (whether they’re adults or children)… and you also feel like you’ve joined our family and we’ve joined yours.
With a maximum of 55 guests and a 2-to-1 guest-to-staff ratio, we make everything easy for you: easy to have fun, to relax, to try new adventures and make new friends, to eat delicious food, and to feel comfortable, cared for, and a part of our family.

Riding & Horses
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced rider, you’ll feel right at home on our horses, enjoying the scenery as you ride through some of the most beautiful country in Colorado. Our rides are grouped by ability, age, and desire – and with 80 horses to choose from, we’re sure to find one that suits you perfectly. We offer morning, afternoon, and all-day rides with no more than six guests to a wrangler. The rides range from scenic walks to loping through the trees and meadows, depending on what you’d like to do.
Horses — they are probably the main reason for your interest in a guest ranch vacation. We love our horses and love sharing them with our guests. Our program is tailored to accommodate all levels of ability and age groups. You will enjoy our very personalized riding program geared to your individual level of experience.

Advanced Rider Program
As an experienced rider, you will be delighted by our progressive riding program and challenging trails. A number of our guests are horse owners themselves. They find our well-trained horses suited for their more advanced skills. Many even enjoy working on their horsemanship skills with the assistance of our qualified instructors.
We offer morning and afternoon rides, and even an all-day ride with never more than six guests to a guide. The rides range from scenic walk rides (with some TLC for those interested in a slower pace) to one-at-a-time loping through the trees and meadows.

Meals
Breakfast may include: homemade granola, cereal, toast, different kinds of homemade breads, yogurt, fresh fruit, and a hot breakfast item (such as homemade waffles, wrangler eggs, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and sausage). We have two breakfast cookouts: one is a pancake cookout. The other is a CTR tradition – there’s a family ride to the cookout, where you can get eggs made to order, grits, Navajo fry bread, and grilled kielbasa.
Lunch may include: homemade soup and salad bar, Philly and chicken cheese steaks, homemade pizza, grilled chicken breasts, burgers and veggie burgers with all the fixings, Reuben and grilled cheese sandwiches, tortilla wrap sandwiches, and a taco bar. For dessert, there are fresh-baked cookies, brownies, or lemon bars.
Dinner may include: prime rib, salmon, specialty chicken dishes, pork, grilled tenderloin and veggies, pasta, garden vegetables, homemade breads, with a fresh green salad that changes nightly. There are two cookouts during the week. One starts with a hayride and features a cowboy singer (and sing-along!). The other is our very special farewell dinner, which you’ll get to experience on Saturday night.
Desserts are homemade and may include: fudge pudding cake with ice cream, turnovers, cheesecake, ice cream pie, carrot cake, Napoleon puff pastries, bread pudding, and apple pie.
With advance notice, we can accommodate special dietary needs. We ask for as much information as possible before you arrive; on your first evening here, you can meet with our chef to discuss the best options for the week ahead.