Activities
Summer Activities
You can’t come to a Colorado dude ranch during the summer and not embark on an adventure. Whether it’s horseback riding your favorite ranch horse to an “off-the-beaten-path” waterfall, hiking to a high mountain lake to go fishing for native Brook Trout, swimming in our hot springs pool or rafting Level III & IV rapids, you will experience once-in-a-lifetime, memory-making mountain adventures. We are here to help you “tie a line”, pan for gold, mount a horse, learn a line dance, set up a relaxing massage or climb a 14er. 
Fall Activities
During Deer Valley Ranch’s off-season, late August to late May, activities on and near the ranch are of a quiet, more mellow nature, but just as much fun. September in the mountains is a favorite month among locals. The aspens in the high country peak to their brilliant gold color typically around the third week in September. Hiking, four-wheeling, fishing or just taking a scenic drive up to nearby St. Elmo ghost town or Aspen Ridge are all fun ways to enjoy the cool, crisp Indian Summer days. For those who hunt, Deer Valley Ranch is located right on the border between two big game hunting units: 481 and 56.
Winter Activities
Ski Colorado...and more! Winter brings fun snow activities such as snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing down the old railroad grade, downhill skiing at nearby Monarch Mountain or Ski Cooper, speeding through Tincup basin on a snowmobile. Our Colorado resort ranch offers the perfect location and “base camp” for all of your winter adventures. Remember to pack your swimsuit to enjoy a soak in our outdoor hot springs hot tub at the end of the day.Find out more about Deer Valley Ranch fall and winter activities.
