Keystone, CO

What to do in Keystone, CO

Skiing and Snowboarding

Of course, it's the #1 reason people visit, and with 3 separate mountains, a vertical rise of 2,900 feet, 116 trails, and Colorado's only night skiing, it's no wonder! The trails vary for all skill levels, and boarders can look forward to their own terrain park and high-speed quad. Your lift ticket is also valid at Breckenridge, and select days at Vail/Beaver Creek!.

Ice-Skating

Keystone Ice Rink is the largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor skating lake in North America. The rink is open from November to March, with weekly fireworks shows. Try the skating lessons and hockey clinics, and bring the kids on Mondays for "Glow Bug Night.".

Snowmobiling

Buzz through abandoned mining sites or take in the awesome sight of the Continental Divide from the backcountry. Drive or hitch a ride!.

Arkansas River Rafting

Both adventurers and families enjoy this float through Brown's Canyon. Surrounded by 14,000-foot peaks, rafters are likely to see bighorn sheep, deer, hawks, and eagles in their natural environment.

Colorado River Rafting

The calm waters of this river are ideal for beginners and families. Guides float you through gorgeous scenery and entertain you with local lore.

Blue River Rafting

Opt for the Blue River if you want high-speed thrills. It is a high-country whitewater ride, with calmer spots for breaks.

Fly-Fishing

The Snake and Blue Rivers offer some of the best gold-medal fly fishing in the nation. Local guides are known as the best in the business, and offer clinics all year.

Llama Lunch Hikes

Have a llama carry your gear as you hike along the Mountain Top trail. Guides lead you to a scenic lunch spot atop Keystone Mountain, and entertain you with stories along the way.

Tubing

Dubbed the "rambunctious sibling" of snowboarding in the home of one of the country's longest and steepest tubing hills. It has a 42-degree pitch and over 1,000 feet of groomed tracks atop Keystone Mountain. Adventure Point is accessible via the gondolas or from the summit-express lift at the River Run base area.

Historic Bus Tour

If your legs are crying for mercy but you still want to explore the area, hop on one of the local tour buses with an entertaining guide telling the local folklore and ghost stories while you explore the old mining towns. There are historic cabins and other Old West relics scattered throughout the Snake River Valley.