Steamboat Springs
Overview
Steamboat Springs has often been known as Ski Town USA but boasts a vast and extensive network of world-class trails for all users. Located 160 miles from Denver, Steamboat is nestled into the Yampa Valley on the western side of the Continental Divide.
Camping & Lodging
As a very popular resort destination, there are a multitude of places to stay from a tent to 5 star and beyond accommodation. The ski area to the south of downtown has oodles of hotel rooms and condos.
Camping is plentiful throughout the Yampa Valley. Both primitive and established sites are available on USFS lands. There are also Colorado State Parks in the area that offer both tent and RV sites with established facilities.
Food & Drink
Creekside Cafe - excellent breakfast featuring 13 different eggs benedict options
Laundry - small plates, cocktails
Rootz - 737 Lincoln Ave. Fantastic health food cafe and real smoothies.
Mazzola's Italian Diner - Solid pizza and Italian.
Sumatera - 1104 Lincoln Ave. Surprisingly good Thai food in a hole-in-the-wall with just 5 tables.
Other Activities
Steamboat is a mountain playground. For full details on summer activities in Steamboat Springs, click here.
- At the ski resort: Check out Gondola Square for free concerts, hiking, gondola rides, mountain top dining, kids adventure zone, horseback riding, an alpine slide, splashing in the creek and more than 50 miles of mountain biking trails for all skill levels. Learn more
- Downtown: Rent a float tube or cruiser bike, or just stroll along the Yampa River. Head to Howelson Hill for park riding, alpine sliding and more. Refresh yourself at one of the many great restaurants and microbreweries.
- Outside of town: Strawberry Hot Springs is a must-soak spot. There are also many opportunities for hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
Recommended Routes in Steamboat Springs - 24
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Spring Creek Trail
10.4 mi 16.7 km • 1,435' Up 437.4 m Up • 1,435' Down 437.26 m Down
CDT: Buffalo Pass to North Lake
21.1 mi 33.9 km • 2,981' Up 908.76 m Up • 4,831' Down 1472.4 m Down
Mad Creek Trail
7.5 mi 12.1 km • 730' Up 222.5 m Up • 729' Down 222.1 m Down
Upper Fish Creek Falls
4.3 mi 6.9 km • 1,336' Up 407.3 m Up • 1,335' Down 407.03 m Down
Fish Creek Falls Overlook
0.6 mi 0.9 km • 16' Up 4.99 m Up • 16' Down 4.93 m Down
Wyoming Trail to Lake Elmo
14.7 mi 23.6 km • 1,301' Up 396.45 m Up • 1,301' Down 396.47 m Down
Creekside
2.4 mi 3.9 km • 657' Up 200.38 m Up • 659' Down 200.86 m Down
Steamboat Springs Hiking
- 181 Miles 292 Kilometers of Trail
- 24 Recommended Routes
- 13 Easy Trails
- 67 Intermediate Trails
- 14 Difficult Trails
Areas Within Steamboat Springs
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Trails in Steamboat Springs - 70
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#1Fish Creek Trail
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#2Flash of Gold
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#3Mountain View
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#4Beall
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#5Bear Creek Trail #1206.1
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#6Larry's
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#7Panorama Trail
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#8Wyoming Trail #1101
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#9Sunshine
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#10Vista Nature Trail
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Photos of Steamboat Springs - 44
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