Estes Park, Colorado


		Estes Park, Colorado View of Mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park from east side of Estes Park Estes has long been considered the gem of the Rockies and serves as the eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. This picture was taken from US-34 from the outskirts of Estes Park. This charming mountain community is nestled between several mountains at an elevation of above 7,500 ft. Stunning beauty and proximity to a wide range of outdoor activities draw visitors from around the world. View from Estes Park looking toward the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park What a view of the surrounding mountains from Estes Park. View of Mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park from Estes Park It seems like there is a stunning view of snow capped mountains every way your turn when in Estes Park. Sombrero Ranches Stables on US-34 (east side of Estes Park) Sombrero Ranches Stables in Estes Park is THE location for miles of horseback riding on private trails on a 1000-acre cattle ranch as well as into the National Forest. This is a great way to explore this remarkable area. Along the trail you'll enjoy views of the surrounding mountains, some frosted with snow even in July, thickly forested areas, pristine mountain streams and Estes Park's lake below. You may also see wildlife, including coyotes, elk, deer, and longhorn cattle, and possibly "Bob" the bobcat. Sombrero Ranch Stables does a booming business. There were several hundred horses in this corral visible from US-34. Sombrero Ranch Stables on the east side of Estes Park This is some information copied from Sombrero Ranch's web site: The Estes Park Stables location was the first Sombrero ranch location in the area. Its convenient location makes it easy to slip into the saddle and ride off into the wild country along scenic trails. Choose from 1, 2, 3, 4 and 8 hour rides. Horses are available that will satisfy any type of rider from the beginner to the expert. 1-Hour and 2-Hour Rides 3-Hour and 4-Hour Rides 8-Hour rides Breakfast Rides Steak Fry Rides Overnight Camping Pack Trips, Drop Camps, Overnight Camping Careful attention is given to choosing the right horse for each rider. In Estes our management team will select the appropriate horse to match your riding skills so you can be assured of a pleasant riding experience. Guides are provided for all trail rides. Welcome to Estes Park We thought this was a unique welcome sign and hope you do also. View from Estes Park Click here for more Colorado travellogs Until next time remember how good life is. Mike & Joyce Hendrix More Colorado Adventures Some Utah Adventures More 2011 Travel Adventures Mike & Joyce Hendrix Mike & Joyce Hendrix who we are We hope you liked this page. If you do you might be interested in some of our other Travel Adventures: Mike & Joyce Hendrix's home page Travel Adventures by Year Travel Adventures by State Plants Marine-Boats Geology Exciting Drives Cute Signs RV Subjects Miscellaneous Subjects** We would love to hear from you......just put "info" in the place of "FAKE" in this address: FAKE@travellogs.us Until next time remember how good life is.