Salida Colorado Vacations, Hotels, Lodging

Surrounded by three mountain ranges having twelve mountain peaks each having an elevation greater than 14,000 feet Salida, Colorado is a great place for hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing and many more wonderful activities. Outside Magazine named Salida as one of the twenty "Dream Towns and Adventure Hideouts" in 2004.

Salida, Colorado is uniquely located in the midst of three mountains ranges, which places it in a type of banana belt causing it to experience mild weather year round. Temperatures in Salida, Colorado and the valley are much milder than surrounding communities such as Alamosa and Gunnison.

Salida is the location for the headquarters for the Arkansas River Headwater that flows north and east of town. In addition, the town has one of the largest, indoor, hot springs pools' in the nation. Due to its location, Salida is the home to a wide variety of river and mountain adventure activities including Arkansas river rafting, fishing, enjoying hot springs, inflatable kayaking, whitewater kayaking, golfing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, llama trekking, hunting, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, and snowboarding.

Salida, Colorado is the adventure vacation destination for many. Come and enjoy a stay in the midst of the Rocky Mountains!