The Top 20 Attractions in Chaffee County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Chaffee County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Chaffee County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
At the trail junction of the Colorado Trail and the Willis Gulch cutoff trail (coming directly from Willis Gulch Trailhead), there is a bridge crossing the creek running down from …
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Northern trailhead of this fun trail system on the eastern side of Salida
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Reaching an altitude of 12,600 feet, Hope Pass is nearly 1,000 feet above treeline and is a true Rocky Mountain Pass. The trails on both sides of the mountain have …
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There are the remnants of some old mining cabins on the trail. Some are actually still in decent condition. There are some schools of thought that claim these cabins were …
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Salida is a beautiful mountain town located in the heart of the Rockies in central Colorado. This little gem has a lot to keep you busy: no matter if you are an artistic mind or an outdoor enthusiast.
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Hutchinson Homestead and Learning Center is an 1860's homestead site has become a museum that celebrates the history of high country ranching and a learning center that fosters agricultural and …
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The Sheep Gulch Trail has two distinctive halves. The lower half of the trail is through the forest while the upper half is through an alpine meadow. These two sections …
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Elkhead Pass serves as the highpoint on Missouri Gulch Trail and tops out at 13,220 feet. It is one of the highest mountain passes in the state and sits just …
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Monarch Pass from the east is a classic road biking ascent on US Highway 50, taking you high into the Sawatch Range towards the Continental Divide. Starting around 8,100 feet, …
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Cottonwood Pass is the high point along the road between Buena Vista and Taylor Park Reservoir. This point on the road is well above treeline and is along the Colorado …
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