Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
WinterVaries by pass
World-class resort with over 3,000 acres of terrain.
Plan your Winter Park trip
Our favorite things to do, hikes, places to eat and events near the condo.
Top picks
Alpine Slide
Summer and fall~$53-$73
Colorado's longest slide. Price is for Unlimited Activity Day Pass. (Typically Mid-June to Labor Day)
Fraser River Trail
Easy5-13.6 miles (flexible)284–688 ft gain
Paved/Packed dirt, flat, great for moose viewing.
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort
Year-round~$35 per person
Natural hot spring pools. A relaxing family activity.
Things to do
Drive times and prices are estimates, so check before you go.
Winter
Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
WinterVaries by pass
World-class resort with over 3,000 acres of terrain.
Granby Ranch Skiing
Winter$$
Smaller, more budget-friendly resort, great for beginners and families.
Tubing Galore (3 Locations)
Winter~$25-$35 per person
Colorado Adventure Park (largest), Fraser Tubing Hill, and Coca-Cola Tubing Hill.
Snowmobiling Tours
WinterVaries by tour
Guided tours up to the Continental Divide (12,000 ft).
Dog Sledding
Winter$$$$
Guided dog sled rides through the snowy terrain (reservations essential).
Cross-Country Skiing / Snowshoeing
Winter~$25 trail pass
Extensive groomed trail networks at Snow Mountain Ranch (YMCA) and Devil's Thumb Ranch.
Sleigh Rides
WinterVaries by tour
Horse-drawn sleigh ride, often includes dinner or hot chocolate.
Ski By Headlamp/Uphill Tours
WinterVaries
Unique, guided evening ski experiences for older/adventurous kids.
Ice Skating
WinterVaries by rental
Outdoor rinks at the resort base and Fraser Valley Sports Complex.
Summer and fall
Alpine Slide
Summer and fall~$53-$73
Colorado's longest slide. Price is for Unlimited Activity Day Pass. (Typically Mid-June to Labor Day)
Trestle Bike Park
Summer and fall~$50+
Lift-served downhill mountain biking. Dedicated beginner trails & rental gear. Check if open: the bike park was closed for summer 2026.
Ropes Courses / Climbing Wall
Summer and fall~$20-$40
Camp Robber (low ropes for young kids) and Chickadee Ropes Course.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Summer and fall~$30 per vehicle
West Entrance is quietest. Easy family hikes include Adams Falls, Sprague Lake Loop. Timed entry reservation often required.
Boating/Paddleboarding/Kayaking
Summer and fallVaries by rental
Grand Lake has a fun boardwalk; Lake Granby has calmer waters for beginners.
Whitewater Rafting
Summer and fallVaries by outfitter
Mellow, scenic trips on the Upper Colorado River (great for all ages).
Fraser Valley Rodeo
Summer and fall~$15-$20
High Country Stampede Rodeo offers thrilling Western events every Saturday in summer.
Fraser to Granby Trail Biking
Summer and fallFree
Paved, mostly flat 16-mile trail alongside the river, perfect for family cycling.
Hot Air Balloon Tours
Summer and fall$$$$
Sunrise flights over the Continental Divide. A spectacular, high-end adventure.
Scenic Gondola Ride
Summer and fall~$30
Ride to the 10,700-foot summit for 360-degree views and short hiking trails.
Year-round
Gold Medal Fly Fishing
Year-roundVaries by outfitter
Highly-rated fly fishing with guides available for all ages/skill levels.
Georgetown Loop Railroad
Year-round$25.95+
Historic steam train ride. Add-on gold mine tours available.
Argo Gold Mine Tour
Year-round~$20-$30
Underground gold mine tour and gold panning activity.
Hot Sulphur Springs Resort
Year-round~$35 per person
Natural hot spring pools. A relaxing family activity.
The Foundry Cinema & Bowl
Year-roundVaries by activity
Indoor entertainment: movie theater, bowling alley, and arcade.
Grand Park Comm. Rec. Center
Year-round~$10-$15 pass
Indoor pool with a lazy river, water slide, and climbing wall.
Headwaters River Journey Museum
Year-round~$10 (Est.)
Interactive museum dedicated to Colorado's rivers and water ecology.
Cozens Ranch House Museum
Year-round~$5
Local history museum showing the first ranch and stagecoach stop in the valley.
Moffat Road Railroad Museum
Year-roundFree/Donation
Model train display, historic equipment, great for train enthusiasts.
Stargazing Tours
Year-roundVaries
Clear mountain skies offer incredible stargazing opportunities.
Hikes
From easy family walks to big days above treeline. Start early in summer: afternoon storms are common.
Easy
Fraser River Trail
Easy5-13.6 miles (flexible)284–688 ft gain
Paved/Packed dirt, flat, great for moose viewing.
Lower Roof of the Rockies
Easy (Gondola Access)3.6 miles (loop)298 ft gain
High-alpine views without the climb (requires lift ticket).
Monarch Lake Loop
Easy4.0 miles (loop)~213 ft gain
Beautiful lake views, access to fishing, historical area.
Discovery/Challenger Loop
Easy1.2–1.5 miles (loop)275–350 ft gain
Boardwalk/paved sections, accessible, near resort base.
Moderate
Jim Creek Trail
Moderate7.5 miles1,453 ft gain
Beautiful trail following a creek, ends at a scenic waterfall and pond.
Yankee Doodle Trail
Moderate4.1 miles734 ft gain
Excellent valley views, good for a challenging trail run.
Butler Gulch
Moderate (Altitude)4.9 miles1,573 ft gain
Famous for incredible summer wildflower fields; passes old mine ruins.
Columbine Lake Trail
Moderate6.8 miles972–1,085 ft gain
Forested climb to a stunning, glacial alpine lake.
Second Creek / Broome Hut
Moderate (Steep)5.0 miles~700 ft gain
Quick, steep climb from Berthoud Pass to the high-alpine Broome Hut (popular backcountry access).
Difficult
Byers Peak Trail
Difficult8.7 miles2,956 ft gain
Iconic 12,804 ft summit with 360-degree views of the entire valley. Exposed final scramble.
Mount Flora
Difficult (Altitude)6.4 miles1,800 ft gain
High-altitude tundra hike right on the Continental Divide (from Berthoud Pass). Exposed.
Ute Trail
Difficult (Steep)3.7 miles (one-way)1,568 ft gain
Tough, continuous climb from the base of Winter Park to the 10,700 ft summit.
Devil's Thumb Pass
Difficult (Steep/Long)14 miles3,000 ft gain
Relentless climb through forest and up a cirque to the Continental Divide.
Extreme
Mount Flora to Parry Peak
Extreme (Ridgeline Traverse)14 miles4,500 ft gain
Exposed Continental Divide traverse across 4 high summits (Flora, Eva, Nystrom, Parry - 13,391 ft). Requires endurance and comfort with exposure.
Grays & Torreys Peaks
Extreme (14ers)8.5 miles3,000 ft gain
Closest Class 1/2 14ers (over 14,000 ft) to Winter Park, requiring an ~1 hour drive to the trailhead. High volume, requires early start.
Vasquez Peak Wilderness
Extreme (Route Finding)8-15 miles (flexible)2,000–3,000 ft gain
Multiple high 12ers/13ers with off-trail scrambling and intense elevation gains in a remote area.
Places to eat
$ is budget-friendly, $$$$ is a splurge.
Winter Park and the resort
Deno's Mountain Bistro
American, Chophouse, Italian$$$
Fine Dining/Bistro
Pepe Osaka's FishTaco
Latin-Asian Fusion, Tacos$$
Unique Fusion
Hernando's Pizza Pub
Pizza, Italian, Pub$
Local Classic Pizza
Fontenot's Seafood & Grill
Seafood, Cajun, Steaks$$$
Cajun/New Orleans
Durbar Nepalese & Indian Bistro
Indian, Nepalese$$
Authentic Indian
The Smokehouse BBQ
BBQ, American$$
Traditional BBQ
Paellas Restaurant
Spanish, Paella, Tapas$$$
Authentic Spanish
Casa Mexico
Traditional Mexican$$
Family Mexican
Osteria Giocondo
Italian, Upscale Pizza$$$
Elevated Italian
Randi's Grill & Pub
Irish, American Pub Fare$$
Pub/Bar
Rudi's Deli
Deli, Sandwiches$
Excellent Deli Lunch
Carver's Breakfast & Burgers
Breakfast, American$$
Popular Breakfast/Lunch
Wake N' Bacon
Breakfast, American$
Breakfast/Lunch
Namaste India
Indian/French Fusion$$
Unique Fusion
Vertical Bistro & Tap
Bistro, Tapas, Craft Beer$$$
Resort Base Fine Dining
Lime - American Cantina
Mexican, Cantina$$
Resort Base Casual
Pizza Pedal'r
Pizza$
Resort Base Slices/Pies
Goodys Mountain Creperie
Crepes, Coffee, Snacks$
Resort Base Breakfast/Snack
Sunspot Mountaintop Lodge
Seasonal American$$$$
At 10,700 ft (Lift required)
Lunch Rock
American, Quick Bites$
On Mountain (Lift required)
The Ditch on 40
Southwestern, Burgers, Bar$$
New Mexico Flavor
Fraser Valley Hot Dog
Gourmet Hot Dogs$
Quick, Unique Hot Dogs
Big Trout Brewing Company
Brewery, Pub Fare$$
Local Brewery/Grill
Hideaway Park Brewery
Brewery, Food Trucks$$
Brewery (Food varies)
Fraser
Sharky's Eatery
Breakfast, American$
Local Favorite Breakfast/Lunch
Fraser Valley Distilling
Elevated Pub, Small Plates$$$
Distillery/Restaurant
Julio's Mexican Grill & Cantina
Traditional Mexican$$
Reliable Mexican
Elevation Pizza
Pizza, Italian$
Fraser Pizza Spot
Fisher's Bar
Bar Food, Pub Grub$
Dive Bar/Local Spot
Solstice Winter Bistro
Tapas, Craft Bar$$$
Bistro/Dinner Spot
Tabernash and Granby
Java Lava Café
Coffee, Burritos, Deli$
Breakfast Burritos/Coffee
Tabernash Tavern
Fine Dining, Steak, Wine$$$$
Highest-Rated Upscale
Ranch House Restaurant
American, Fine Dining$$$$
Devil's Thumb Ranch
Maverick's Grille
American, Burgers, Wild Game$$
Award-Winning Burgers
Brickhouse 40
American, Bar & Grill$$
Casual American Grill
Bluebird Bistro
Modern Mountain Cuisine$$$
Located at Granby Ranch
Azteca Mexican Restaurants
Traditional Mexican$$
Reliable Mexican
Midtown Cafe
Cafe, Breakfast, Lunch$
Local Cafe/Breakfast
The Ice Cream Shop
Ice Cream, Snacks$
Dessert/Snack Spot
Heck's Tavern
American, Tavern$$$
Devil's Thumb Ranch
Seasonal events and live music
Winter
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks
WinterHoliday / Show
Christmas Eve tradition: skiers with torches descend the mountain, followed by a firework display. Free to watch.
New Year's Eve Celebration
WinterHoliday
Various parties, and often a slopeside firework show at the resort.
Spring
Spring Bash + Splash
SpringSki Resort Festival
End-of-season party (weekends in April) with FREE concerts, themed events, beer samples, and the famous pond skim.
TheBigWonderful Beer Fest & Bluegrass
SpringBeer/Music Festival
FREE concerts as part of Spring Bash + Splash.
Spring Splash
SpringSporting Event/Fun
Annual costumed pond skim—skiers/boarders try to skim across an icy pond. Free to watch.
Summer
Blues From The Top Music Festival
SummerMajor Music Festival
Major 3-day festival (typically late June). Features top national blues artists. Ticketed event.
Winter Park Jazz Festival
SummerMajor Music Festival
Major 2-day festival (typically mid-July). Features national jazz, R&B, and soul acts. Ticketed event.
High-Note Thursdays
SummerFree Concert Series
FREE concert series every Thursday evening in the summer. Bring a picnic and chair.
Music on the Square
SummerFree Concert Series
FREE summer concert series, typically on Fridays and Saturdays, featuring local and regional bands.
Tacos + Margs In The Mountains
SummerCulinary Festival
Unlimited street-style tacos and margarita samples. Ticketed event (typically late August).
TheBigWonderful Beer Fest & Bluegrass
SummerBeer/Music Festival
Features unlimited craft beer sampling, artisan market, and live bluegrass music. Ticketed event (typically July).
High Country Stampede Rodeo
SummerSporting Event/Show
A full professional rodeo event held every Saturday throughout the summer. Ticketed event.
Rendezvous Run For Independence
SummerRunning Race / Holiday
A 5K run/walk on the 4th of July, often followed by a free concert and light show.
4th of July Celebration & Concert
SummerHoliday / Free Concert
FREE concert and light show, games, and activities to celebrate the holiday.
Fall
Winter Park Film Festival
FallArts / Culture
Screens independent movies and interviews with creators. Ticketed passes/individual events.
Rocky Mountain Wine Fest
FallCulinary Festival
Wine sampling from Colorado and beyond, often with food pairings. Fundraiser for the NSCD (typically September).
Year-round
Devil's Craft
Year-RoundLive Music Venue
Known for hosting live music, comedy, karaoke, and being the only late-night kitchen/bar in town. Check their specific calendar.
Idlewild Spirits Distillery
Year-RoundLive Music Venue
Often hosts local music acts, author events, and cocktail events in their tasting room.
Big Trout Brewing Company
Year-RoundLive Music Venue
Regularly hosts local bands, especially on weekends and busy holiday periods.
Questions during your stay? Message us through your booking. Something on this list closed or changed? Let us know at info@crestrentalproperties.com. Last checked October 2026.