Perhaps the best way to experience the natural beauty of Three Forks is on foot. A guided hike, completely personalized to your abilities and goals, enables you to step back in time at the historic homesteads of South Fork Road, hear elk bugling during their late summer mating season, and scan stunning 360-degree views with no human development in sight.
DURATION
2.5 Hours
SKILL LEVEL
All
BEST TIME OF YEAR
May-November
MAX. PARTICIPANTS
Unlimited
HOW TO PREPARE
Hiking shoes or boots, comfortable seasonally appropriate clothing
There is nothing better than standing on a rocky pathway looking over a stunning valley, with the sun warming your back and all the possibilities of life ahead of you. Hiking is not only a challenging and amazing outdoor experience; it has many beneficial effects on wellbeing and overall health. An hour can burn through 500 calories. The practice has been shown to increase creativity, attention span and problem-solving by as much as 50%. It’s a complete mind and body toning session in the great outdoors. What could be better?
Experience the thrill of unspoiled Wyoming wilderness with a hiking retreat at Three Forks Ranch. As you weave your way along the many hiking trails, you'll learn more about the history of Three Forks Ranch and the intricate world of flora and fauna just beyond the lodge's doors. Whether you want to see the brilliant colors of fall up close or try something new with a snowshoe hike, every season is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors.
As one of the best hiking resorts in Colorado, our guides have years of experience and are intimately familiar with the surrounding area, enabling them to showcase unique views and moments for reflection as you hike. To ensure we provide the best hiking vacation, we limit the number of guests in each hiking group so your guide can foster a personalized experience as you take in your gorgeous surroundings.
One of the many great things about Three Forks Ranch is the wide open spaces brimming with wildlife. As you hike, you may be lucky enough to see wildlife such as:
Spending time in nature provides numerous healing benefits for the body and mind. As you hike along the many trails at Three Forks Ranch, you may often take a few moments to revel in the stillness and silence surrounding you.
We want you to hold onto this feeling of inner peace throughout your stay with us. That's why we offer numerous activities with our hiking vacation packages — such as fly fishing and horseback riding — to help reclaim the feeling of serenity again and again. In addition to our mindful activities, we offer luxuriously comfortable accommodations and healthy, chef-prepared meal options for a comprehensive wellness experience.
Book your stay today at our all-inclusive hiking resort to treat your body and mind.
America's finest trout stream is here, waiting for you. We are comitted to ensuring our fish populartions are conserved and protected, leading our guests to routinely rank fly fishing at Three Forks Ranch as the best fly fishing in Colorado, North America — and perhaps the world.
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If you can dream it, you can likely do it here at Three Forks Ranch — and ice fishing is no exception. Originally just a hobby of some of our winter guides, guest interest inspired us to offer this thrilling activity throughout the season. We’re happy to accommodate your deepest fishing desires — even in the deepest of winter.
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The South Fork Shooting Complex is located in an open field setting under a covered shooting house that offers fun, rain or shine. Our shooting house serves as a combined pistol range and rifle range so guests can customize their shooting experience all in one visit.
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Private Skiing. You read that correctly. Three Forks Mountain, blanketed by hundreds of inches of snow every year, boasts 1,100 vertical feet with 20 runs for every level. Its natural cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, and majestic tree lines make for a world-class experience.
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Our Antler Ridge 3D Archery Course has 13 stations, which are an easy walk along the trail from the instruction station, where you can learn archery for the first time or hone your skills with our expert guides. The course was designed and constructed by Three Forks guides, so it’s especially customized for the ultimate ranch experience.
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Nestled in a picturesque Aspen valley, the Elk Ridge Sporting Clays course offers 12 shooting stations designed for the novice to expert. Your personal guide will give you a tour through the 50-shot or 100-shot Pope and Young course to test and strengthen your abilities.
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If there ever was five-star snowmobiling, this is it. Thousands of private acres, no crowds, many miles of guided snowmobile trails and acre after acre of pristine powder. It’s a unique experience that really represents the best of Three Forks. All rides are privately guided, using environmentally-sound, four-cycle snowmobiles.
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Lodge & Spa guests consistently rank Thrill Hill, one of our tubing hills, as a favorite winter experience. The best part? You don’t have to trudge back to the top! We drive your group back to the top so the fun keeps going. Tubing is a thrilling experiencr for couples, groups and families.
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It’s your turn to take the reins at Three Forks Ranch. Our ranch has a fine complement of horses for your trail riding pleasure no matter your level of experience. Explore miles of scenic trails offer insider-only access to this stunning part of the country. Our wranglers take you off the beaten path to show you our Ranch’s hidden treasures.
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Whether you crave the rush of speeding down the mountainside on your bike, or you prefer a quiet afternoon cruise to spot flora, fauna, and wildlife, a ride with one of our experienced guides is sure to show you a side of Three Forks Ranch that you can only get on two wheels.
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A guided hike, completely personalized to your abilities and goals, enables you to step back in time at the historic homesteads of South Fork Road, hear elk bugling during their late summer mating season, and scan stunning 360-degree views with no human development in sight.
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Surrounded on three sides by National Forest, Three Forks Ranch offers our hunters more than 50,000 acres of epic scenery, unmatched exclusivity, and healthy big-game herds of elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope.
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