With its eclectic culture and countless outdoor recreation opportunities, this vast northern section of Colorado has much to offer for every visitor.
Visit North Central Colorado for a great vacation that is not limited to any one type of activity. The region is comprised of Boulder, Grand and Larimer counties. Here you’ll find natural beauty, historic towns, national parks and forests to explore.
See the region’s highlights by traveling the North Colorado Loop Trail. Drive along the Colorado River Headwaters Scenic and Historic Byway, the Cache La Poudre/North Park Scenic and Historic Byway, the Cache La Poudre River National Heritage Area and the Trail Ridge Road Scenic Byway. Along these 360 miles (580 kilometers) of varying landscape, you’ll pass through plains and foothills, mountain passes, river valleys and communities including Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Estes Park and Fort Collins.
Perhaps the region’s crowning glory, Rocky Mountain National Park offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 350 miles (560 kilometers) of hiking trails. Base yourself at Estes Park and drive the Trail Ridge Road into the park to explore alpine landscapes and glimpse resident elk and bears.
In the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland, Winter Park offers year-round outdoor activities, from summer mountain biking at Trestle Bike Park and winter fat biking at the Devil’s Thumb Ranch, to Nordic and alpine skiing at the Winter Park Resort in the colder months.
After strenuous outdoor activity, soothe weary muscles in North Central Colorado’s hot springs at the Hot Sulphur Springs Resort and Spa. Soak in 20 mineral indoor and outdoor hot pools and private baths, taking advantage of the healing properties once touted by the area’s Ute and Arapaho Indians.
Find North Central Colorado where the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies meets the Great Plains. Enjoy Loveland’s famous Love Lock Sculptures and Devil’s Backbone’s vast grasslands perfect for horseback riding. Experience Grand County’s local summer theater and Boulder’s trendy dining scene. North Central Colorado engages and exhilarates all tastes.
