Enjoy the Great Outdoors
Hikes
The Flat Tops are beautiful – deep lake basins give way to sheer cliffs; atop the cliffs, grasses and wildflowers grow in abundance, with dimpled lakes and higher cliffy peaks rising out of the grasslands.
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The Causeway- Certainly one of the most impressive features of the area. The trail wanders along picturesque Stillwater Reservoir, then climbs past an alpine lake to ascend to the Flat Tops Proper, and ends at a narrow rock bridge between two highland areas. Those without vertigo, with a good sense of balance, and with maybe just a little bit of insanity can cross the 3ft.-wide-500ft.-drop-on-either-side Causeway. 6.0 miles out & back; Stillwater Reservoir Trailhead
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Sand Creek Trail. If you like alpine lakes, you’ll love the Sand Creek Trail. It’s also the shortest route on this list, and you’ll have a decent trail the entire way, past four lakes and a reservoir at the trailhead. Wildflowers are quite nice early in the summer months. 4 miles out & back
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Pyramid Peak. If off-trail adventures are your forte, check out Pyramid Peak. The route follows a trail, then strikes off up the ridgeline to views of Flat Top cliffs, lakes, and more. About 9 miles out & back; Sheriff Reservoir Trailhead
Fishing
TRAPPERS LAKE holds the largest population of native Colorado River cutthroat trout in the world! As the second largest natural lake in Colorado, this pristine body of water is located within the Flattops Wilderness Area, but is only a quarter-mile hike from the end of the road.
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YAMPA RIVER is fishable year round. Winter can be very productive here as the fish key in on midges and baetis. Through summer, the river sees prolific hatches of caddis, stoneflies, various mayflies and terrestrials which offers some terrific dry fly fishing. Streamers can be effectively fished year round as well. If all else fails, nymphing with a stonefly nymph and a small beadhead should put fish in the net.
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Stagecoach State Park sets the stage for great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley by Steamboat Springs. Vistas and views are backdrops to the 820-acre reservoir providing renown lake and river fishing.
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Skiing
Come experience skiing history in the Yampa Valley! Stay out of the hustle and bustle of Steamboat and be ready to hit the mountains with just a short 22 mile drive.
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Mt. Werner, is celebrated for its Champagne Powder and deep Western heritage and Winter Olympic history to its renown as one of the most memorable ski towns in North America.
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Howleson Hill ski area is owned and operated by the City of Steamboat Springs and holds a unique place in the history of skiing. It has sent more skiers to international competition than any other area in North America.