Things to Do Near the Steel Horse

When you’re here at the Steel Horse and decide that you’ve had enough of staring at the mountains while feeling a cool breeze and hearing a babbling creek… Here are some local outdoor recreational activities within an hour drive!

HOT SPRINGS

Enlighten your senses in the soothing and rejuvenating waters of some of Colorado’s Best Hot Springs.

Valley View
This quaint, clothing-optional spot is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to take in the landscapes of the Mystic San Luis Valley. There are a handful of all-natural soaking ponds, and a hot tub and sauna.

Joyful Journey
Stare at the breathtaking Sangre de Cristo Mountains in gravity-fed pools that are full of mineral waters from the range. Pools range from 98 to 110 degrees.

Mt. Princeton
This mountain resort is more luxurious and has multiple geothermal springs that feed pools with views. There are also small pools located right in the creek.


ATV / JEEP TRAILS

Explore the outdoors & old historic mines on a network of some of the best OHV trails in Colorado. Bonanza, CO is only a few miles up the road. Here are a few tour companies if you don’t have your own trail-appropriate wheels.

RIVER RAFTING

Take an exciting trip down the Arkansas River, one of Colorado’s premier rivers.

SALIDA, CO or BUENA VISTA, CO

Explore shopping, restaurants, galleries, and festivals in the historic mountain towns of Salida or Buena Vista, CO.

THE GREAT SAND DUNE NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE

Visit the tallest dunes in North America, one of nature’s most magnificent attractions.

WALKING TOURS

Looking for an unforgettable adventure in Salida? Embark on a journey with Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours, where over 950 satisfied customers have given them a 5-star rating, making them the top-rated walking tour company in Colorado!

HIKING & BIKING TRAILS

There are so many to choose from! If you don’t want to go far, Soda Springs Trailhead is a quick and easy 2-mile out-and-back just 1.5 miles from the Steel Horse.

With so many trails to choose from (including challenging “14ers” – the 14,000 ft mountains,) there’s something for everyone.

ZIPLINE TOURS

See the surrounding peaks while flying through the air on a zipline with Captain Zipline! Use promo code Retreat10 for a Colorado Retreat Co. booking discount! (It can be entered online in the promo code field when you book online or mention the code to the reservation taker if phoning it in.)