Things To Do

Tenderfoot Hill Hike

Take a hike from downtown Salida just across the river at the east end of F Street linking into the Tenderfoot Mtn trail system. This is Salida's backyard playground which will give you expansive, panoramic views of the Arkansas Valley and the 14ers in the distance. Find multiple trails on the All Trails app with varying distances & difficulties

Salida Riverside Park

Hangout on Salida's downtown river park, walk along the riverwalk or float the river.

Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa

Mt. Princeton Hot Springs

Soak in the creekside hot springs or infinity pool or grab a massage at the spa and relax!

Browns Canyon National Monument

Great for hiking, rafting or fishing within minutes of downtown Salida, CO

Great Sand Dunes National Park

Hike, sled or snowboard down the dunes

Mountain Biking

Rent mountain bikes at Subculture Cyclery and explore the Arkansas Hills Trail System or the more rigorous Monarch Crest Trail directly from town.

Whitewater Rafting

River Rafting in Browns Canyon (near Salida). Mention Steel Horse for 15% off.