Steamboat summers are an outdoor lover’s paradise.
When the snow melts and the green valleys and wildflower-studded mountains emerge, this ski town doesn’t slow down a bit. In fact, you could say Steamboat summers are even more engaging and active with a variety of summer activities (and shopping and dining) and a stellar event lineup that will please everyone in your group.
Steamboat Summer Activity Highlights
Biking
Whether you mountain bike, road bike or just like to pedal around on vacation, you'll find a healthy bike culture here. Steamboat Springs is fast becoming known as Bike Town, USA.
Horseback Riding
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of the surrounding areas around Steamboat Springs is on horseback. There are rides to suit every schedule whether you want a ride that lasts an hour or goes all day. Steamboat is known for its western heritage which is apparent as many of the ranches offering horseback riding are family owned and operated and have been for several generations.
Rafting
One of Colorado's most popular summer activities is white water rafting. Steamboat Springs has easy access to several rivers in the area for the beginner, intermediate and advanced rafter.
Steamboat Springs rafting is a popular summer activity for locals and visitors alike. There are convenient launch points for rafting at four, close by rivers: the Yampa, Elk, Colorado and Eagle.
Hot Springs
Long before Steamboat Springs was a ski town, visitors came from miles around to relax and recover in its natural hot springs. After an active day, natural hot springs will revive your muscles and melt all worries away. Strawberry Park Hot Springs is located just 7 miles from downtown Steamboat Springs. Still quite rustic in its setting, they have changing rooms and offer massage.
Old Town Hot Springs is located conveniently in downtown Steamboat Springs. They recently renovated the hot springs pools and water slides, providing more space, more fun, and an overall pleasant and family-friendly way to spend part of your day.
Golf
Steamboat has a choice of several courses in town which open early June and remain open into the fall. There are three, public Steamboat Springs Golf courses and one private club in the valley. All of them are inspiring for the terrain and views that surround them.
Hiking
Steamboat Springs is surrounded in almost every direction by National Forest and Wilderness Areas with many trailheads close to town. Whether you are looking for a couple hours' hike, or a multi-day backpacking trip, Steamboat is fortified with trails to suit every desire.
