Guided Adventures at the Ranch
Horseback Riding (details)
Smith Fork Ranch has a stable full of strong, well-trained horses and endless miles of riding trails on the ranch and surrounding national forest and wilderness. Ours is the Wild Natural West. After expert riding instruction, ride with us through spectacular countryside where very few people have gone before. Join us for barrel racing in the arena……Team-up for cattle penning. Enjoy a leisurely evening ride to a scenic hilltop for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Fly Fishing (details)
There is nothing quite like fly fishing in the Colorado Rockies. Smith Fork Ranch is uniquely blessed with three miles of its own river, ….five stocked trout ponds, ….a mountain stream that is one of only two natural habitats the state for the rare Colorado Cutthroat trout. And on top of that, SFR sits closer to more Gold Medal fishing water than any other 5 star destination in Colorado. Enjoy casting lessons,…fly tying lessons, Take a float-fishing trip on the mighty Gunnison.
Hiking & Archery
Hike scenic mountain trails,…Climb to the base of Needle Rock lookout,…Take an all-day hike to the top of Bald Mountain,…..Practice long-bow archeryon our short - medium - long distance target range,…Try your woodsman’s archery skills on our six-stage adventure course through the woods.
Additional Summer Recreation & Relaxation
Swim off the floating dock at our hillside swimming pond,…Inner tube float down a mountain canal,…Enjoy mountain biking trails on ranch, and up in the wilderness,… Follow the road bike touring course passing farms, vineyards and orchards,…Experience wildlife calling and viewing,…Camp out in authentic Ute Indian teepee,…
Play horseshoes,…Volleyball,...Badminton,…Frisbee golf,…Ping Pong,… Help with ranch work
Take a leisurely walk along the river and ponds,…Pick fruits and vegetables from our farmstead garden,…Gather freshly laid eggs from our free-range chickens,…Relax in hammock by the ponds,…Bird watching,...Enjoy songs and stories by the campfire,… Stargazing,…Cooking class.
Unique Off-Ranch Adventures & Excursions
Wilderness whitewater rafting through 1000 foot canyons,…Take a vintage bi-plane ride across the valleys and mesas,….Go kayaking on gentle or challenging rivers,….Hike the breathtaking north rim of the Black Canyon National Park,….Local parades, festivals and county fairs are a true slice of rural America,….Visit Colorado’s best wineries and vineyards,….Tour organic farms and orchards that produce Colorado’s luscious fruits and produce,…Experience an authentic Western rodeo,….Visit the galleries and workshops of exceptional local artists and craftsmen,…Learn to blow glass, or make pottery
Youth Program Activities
Two-story tree house,…Horseback riding,…Design and make your own flag,…Build a hideout in the woods,…Water balloon volleyball,…Homestead kids hangout,…Wiffle ball,…Kite flying,…Rock hunting,… Picking and arranging wildflowers,…Flower pressing,…Catching frogs,…Pony rides, Make boats for sailing in the creek, Water and beach games at Crawford Lake,…Swimming in the hillside pond,…Hiking and exploring the wilderness,…Scavenger hunt,…Play capture-the-flag,…Learn knot tying, map and compass reading,…Gather eggs and pick fruits and veggies from our farmstead garden,…Paint your own cowboy hat,…Nature hike,…Fishing lessons, Hunt for river rocks and wood forms to paint,…Climb aboard for a wagon ride
Winter Holiday Activities
Snowshoeing to stunning mountain vistas,...Sleigh rides,….Winter horseback riding,….Sledding,….Wildlife tracking and viewing,….Snow tubing,….Winter fly fishing,….Star gazing,….Warm drinks around the fire,…..Caroling with Madrigal singers,….Holiday tree decorating,….Spa treatments and massage therapy.