Things To Do
Horse Back Riding Adventures at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Sylvan Dale offers horseback rides through gentle terrain to extended climbing rides with ridge-top views. Our 3,200 acres offer a “don’t fence me in” riding experience for all ages and abilities. Head up Sulzer Gulch shaded by cottonwoods; explore the old wagon trails on Alexander Mountain; climb the rocky slopes of Eagle Ridge; ride across the meadows on Green Ridge; or catch the breathtaking view from the Rim Ride.
Guided Fly Fishing at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Fly Fishing for Wedding Guests – If you have your own fly-fishing equipment, you can have access to the Main Ranch River for a rod fee of $45/day. We must make sure there is space available (only 4 rods per day). Please call Sylvan Dale's front desk to reserve space. If you need fly-fishing equipment and a guide, you must arrange that yourself through one of our outside contractors Front Range Anglers - (877) 935-2975 – www.frontrangeanglers.com Rocky Mountain Anglers - (303) 447-2400 – www.rockymtanglers.com Kirk’s Fly Shop - (970) 577-0790 – www.kirksflyshop.com
Bass Fishing at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch
Bass Fishing for Wedding Guests – All bass fishing must currently be arranged through our Colorado Youth Outdoors partners. They can only accommodate us between the months of June and September. Bass fishing happens off-property and is $100 per 2-hour session for a group size of 12 fishers. All materials are supplied. No age limit. Please call Sylvan Dale's front desk to inquire.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompasses a spectacular range of mountain environments. From meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks, there is something for everyone to discover. Along the way explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing.
White Water Rafting
Mountain Whitewater is a small guide-owned and operated rafting and adventure company on Colorado’s only Wild & Scenic River, the Cache La Poudre River. This prestigious designation is like a national park for rivers, keeping your adventure a true wilderness experience of a lifetime. We are proud to have a special use permit from the Roosevelt/Arapahoe National Forest.
Devil's Backbone Open Space
Red-tailed hawks soaring above, grasslands carpeted with wildflowers, towering rock formations - these are just some of the natural features to be enjoyed at the 3,007-acre Devil's Backbone Open Space. It has 17.25 miles of trail that connect to Rimrock Open Space and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space for hiking, running, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, observing nature, as well as enjoying close-up inspection of the rock outcrop and long vistas.