Gunnison Colorado by the Black Canyon at Gunnison

Our Top Ten Favorite Gunnison "Country"  Active Pursuits....

1. Horseback riding into the West Elk Wilderness, enjoying a picnic lunch while watching for wildlife and breathing in clean mountain air

2. Getting "dirty" while cycling at Hartman Rocks or riding trail #401. Hartman Rocks is a hidden mountain biking sagebrush garden with thousands of acres and many miles of easy to advanced trails

3. Paddling through the rapids of the Taylor river. Be amazed at the beauty as you paddle through the wonderful heart of the Gunnison Valley

4. Golfing the back 9 at Dos Rios golf course and not losing all your balls in the ponds, then drinking a cold drink back at the Inn

5. Rising early to fly fish some of the most diverse waters in Southwestern Colorado and grilling the rainbow trout later that evening

6. Hiking the "Oh Be Joyful" trail discovering nature's artistry where waterfalls and wildflowers abound

7. Skiing through the fresh powder off the North Face at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and soaking in one of our hot tubs later

8. Taking a day drive over the West Elk Loop while skirting canyon rims, following whitewater rivers, plunging into deep forests and sagebrush plains, all the time keeping your eyes open for eagles, coyotes, deer, elk & bears and once back at the inn, feasting on a great meal at the Trough Restaurant

9. Seeing the Black Canyon of Gunnison from a boat tour where the majestic canyon walls continually change colors as they tower 1,800 feet above you

10. Searching for Big Horn Sheep along Taylor River road, enjoying the pristine waters of the Taylor Reservoir, eating at Frenchy's in the old mining town of Tin Cup and continuing over Cumberland Pass for more breathtaking views and if time allows, driving up to the Alpine tunnel