Location: Salida
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The City of Salida (/səˈlaɪdə/ sə-LY-də; Spanish: [saˈliða], "exit") is a Statutory City that is the county seat and most populous city of Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. The population was 5,236 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Salida
1. Captain Zipline
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 776 reviews
Captain Zipline is now an Adventure Park! Come and play in our canyon on our best-in-the-west Canyon Aerial Course ... Fly across our ziplines while on the Lost Canyon Zipline Tour ... Or climb the cliffs while attached to a safety tether on our Via Ferrata Courses! Captain Zipline has created an amazing "jungle gym" in the canyon--a challenge course with elements such as swinging bridges, tightropes, cargo nets, balance beams, a trapeze, etc. The tour has over 100 elements with courses that are rated like those of the ski resorts--from entry level to black diamond! Guests can now book the Canyon Aerial Course and Zipline tours online. We also have a new Visitor's Center, located only about 1 mile from the Park. This Center is our NEW Meeting Place for ALL TOURS: 1500 County Road 45, Salida, CO 81201.
2. Granite Mountain Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 555 reviews
1 hour, 1.5 hour, 2.5 hour, and 1/2 day Trail Rides. "A Ride of a Lifetime" Granite Mountain Outfitters' horses are gentle and are suited for beginner to experienced riders. Native mountain horses are sure-footed and allow for a western experience of scenic mountain views, wildflowers and wildlife. Rides are guided and specialize in scenery. An ideal group size is no more than 3-5 horses; however, larger groups are catered to on an individual basis. Riding helmets are available for children and adults at no charge and are ASTM-SEI approved. The 2.5 hour and half day rides leave at 8700ft riding to 10,000ft viewing the Sangre de Cristo's, San Luis valley, historic Mt. Ouray & the Great Sand Dunes. The hour and 1.5 hour rides leave at 8700 ft and ride to 9500 feet with views of historic Mt. Ouray, the Sangre de Christo mountains, and the San Luis Valley. We are a short driving distance from the Buena Vista and Salida area. We ride with pride and have a ton of fun!
3. Independent Whitewater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 882 reviews
Independent Whitewater is Salida's local river connection, we offer trips for all skill levels. Whether you’re scenic Salida floats, advanced whitewater rafting, or the longest half-day trip through Browns Canyon National Monument, we have a trip to fit your needs. Family-owned and operated, Independent Whitewater has been in business in Salida for 40 years and has a strong dedication to safety and good old-fashioned American fun. Come spend the day with Wiley and Mike, Independent Whitewater's owners, along with their highly trained and professional staff. Another great reason to raft with Independent Whitewater is that our Browns Canyon rafting trips end on private property, which means you'll beat the crowds and go through rapids that other rafting companies don't. More Miles, More Smiles! Give us a call today to schedule your trip!
4. Aspire Mountain Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Experience the Arkansas River Valley the way that locals do! Aspire Mountain Tours specializes in immersive and off-the-beaten-path adventures for people who want to do more than just sight-see. Experience the raw beauty of the valley and it's authentic and passionate community, with our seasoned professional guides. We are a small tour operator offering boutique style experiences for the more discerning adventurer.
5. Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 137 reviews
JEEP RENTALS IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS. UTV RENTALS AND TOURS FOR COUNTY! Travel to high mountain lakes, traverse passes above timberline, or step back in history and explore the remote mining camps of the 1800's. Rocky Mountain Jeep Rentals will help you get off the beaten path and experience all that Colorado has to offer. Offering Jeep rentals and UTV/Side by side rentals.We promise to make your vacation one you will remember for years to come. Rock hounding adventures on public and private claims! Jeep Tours along the Browns Canyon National Monument. Our guides have a combined 75 years experience in our Mts. Half and full day adventure tours. Full day UTV adventures. You can tow the RZR or have us deliver it to your location. Maps and advice are free! just ask , we love to help plan your next adventure! We also have cars and SUVs to rent for pavement use as well, just ask. For our fly in customers we off rental cars and Jeeps. Call and I can reserve just the right vehicle for you.
6. Absolute Bikes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Full Service Mountain Bike Shop. We are steps away from the Arkansas Hills Trail System and offer full sales and service. 2020 Note: Due to COVID, we are not offering shuttle service or rentals at this time.
Reviewed By ninacc3
TLDR: Absolute Bikes and our guide, Andrew, were amazing to say the least. Biking, one heck of a workout, hot cocoa, burritos, hot springs, good Salida hospitality. 5 stars! The Good Stuff: I do a lot of research before I travel and three of us were planning a winter weekend getaway to Salida, Colorado. We wanted to try out fat bikes on snow, but called a couple places before our arrival and the shops said they either didn't have enough fat bike rentals for us or the conditions may not be great for us. I didn't find decent information on a guide. We arrive in Salida and stop in one bike shop, but they didn't have fat bikes or tours available. We stop in Absolute Bikes across the way (small town!) and they let us know we should email one of their guides, Andrew, who may be available tomorrow to take us out. Sweet! An email goes out and we wait to hear back. A few hours later, I get a phone call and email from Andrew. He's stoked to be available to host us on a tour at a time that works best for us the next day. He provides us with upfront details about the experience, what to expect, how to dress/prepare, etc. Extremely friendly and chill dude. He lets me know that he and some buddies need to take the necessary precautions and ensure the trail is safe and packed down enough to ride on. He calls and emails a few hours later and confirms we are good to go. He lets us know he can pick up some breakfast burritos (asks if we have any meat/veggie preferences) for us and throw in some Mt. Princeton Hot Springs passes for our private tour. We we're excited! I didn't even pay until the morning of, but knew Andrew was going to be there and ready for us. The tour was awesome! Andrew took us in his vehicle up to the start of the historic Narrow Gauge Cascade Rail Road Trail. He adjusted the bikes for us as we noshed on some of our burritos (SO GOOD BTW), tried riding around on the snow, and once comfortable, we were on our way. He chatted with us during the ride, told us about the views, peaks, history of the railway, talked about biking. He carried extra water for us and one of our jackets in case we got cold. The scenery was breathtaking! The ride up was tough for a Boston (sea level) based gal. We consider ourselves athletic and active, but fat biking was new to two of us and the biking was slightly uphill the whole way in high elevation. We took frequent stops to "enjoy the scenery" aka water breaks :). The terrain was a wide trail (4-6 feet for most of the way), but portions of the trail really only had a foot wide path you could ride on since the far left and far right sides were deep, soft snow! I wiped out twice and it was hilarious and fun. Once we got to the end of the trail, we biked down the road a short way to enjoy the Cascade Waterfall view. Andrew brought his camping/backpacking stove and made us hot cocoa. Yeah, it was awesome (since it was really windy and cold up there). We took the trail back down and cruised! I used the brakes a lot since we were flying. We finished off the experience saying goodbye to Andrew and soaking in the hot springs after. All in all, if you're down for a tough, but active and super approachable adventure, this is definitely for you! We only encountered a couple small groups of snowshoers and otherwise had the old railway trail and beautiful views to ourselves. Note: Be prepared with gloves, sweat-wicking clothes (I wore ski gear and left my ski jacket open), sun glasses, headband or thing hat for under your helmet, buff/scarf, and hiking-type shoes or boots (I wore bean boots). Thank you, Andrew from Absolute Bikes, for an unforgettable winter weekend activity in Salida! Best of luck with amping up the tour business!
7. Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
An area of the Arkansas River with spectacular scenery and 14,000-foot mountains.
Reviewed By morewierd - Boulder, United States
Even if we are not paddling or kayaking this is the area that gives Salida it's personality. SO easy to spend the day here., Come on down!
8. Monarch Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 248 reviews
Monarch Mountain, located in South Central Colorado, is what you expect from a real Colorado ski area.Abundant natural snow (350+ inches) and friendly people are two of our strongest attributes. You can walk from your car right to the lifts, prices are reasonable, and the runs flow naturally back to the base area. At Monarch you’ll lose the crowds but not your friends.We have been improving the skiing and riding experience by adding backcountry terrain in Mirkwood Basin for the advanced and putting in two conveyor lifts for our less experienced guests. We are not about Real Estate developments and shopping villages at Monarch. You won’t find time share salesmen in the base area, but you will find friendly employees wanting to share our mountain with you. The only “bling-bling” you’ll see at Monarch is from beaming smiles.
Reviewed By UsuallyRV - Spring, United States
I had not been skiing for 30 years and took private lessons with my teenage daughters. It was great. Rich was a top-notch instructor and very patient. I did a lot of research and the reviews are spot-on. This is a great place to avoid crowds and high prices.
9. All Season Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Our snowmobile rentals, guided snowmobile tours, ATV rentals and guided ATV tours will take you into the back country of Colorado where you will experience breathtaking views, historic ghost towns, and an overall unforgettable trip that you will never forget!!!
