Sunlight Mountain Resort

Summer

Get into the mountains! Enjoy sunny Rocky Mountain summer days in the friendly mountain town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where the locals are anxious to spoil you with sumptuous dining, colorful boutiques, free outdoor concerts and family festivals. For those seeking a challenge, Glenwood Springs beckons with horseback riding, world-class hiking and biking trails, gold medal fishing, whitewater rafting and kayaking, cave and spelunking tours, championship golf courses and so much more.

Beyond the town of Glenwood Springs, Sunlight Mountain awaits… whether you find yourself hiking up to the mountaintop, whisking downhill on a mountain bike, or riding out of Sunlight Stables into the vast Grand Mesa Trail System, our alpine wilderness will enchant you.

Arts & Culture
There is always some form of artistic expression available for your pleasure in Glenwood Springs. Events span the spectrum from quality art shows, informal coffee house and poetry readings to festivals, community concerts, dance performances and much more. Notable annual events include Strawberry Days, Fall Arts Festival, Summer of Jazz, Symphony in the Valley and happenings at the Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts, which include a variety of classes, seminars and workshops.

Biking
Whether your looking for an extreme adventure on a mountain bike or just a simple trek along a paved trail, Glenwood Springs has the biking activities you’re looking for! There is a 16-mile paved hiking/walking path that takes cyclists through the amazing Glenwood Canyon. To rent a bike and catch the Sunlight shuttle to Glenwood Canyon, click here.

Fishing
Fishing in bountiful in Glenwood Springs, as the town is conveniently located at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers. For more information on fishing in Glenwood Springs, or throughout the Roaring Fork Valley as the Crystal and Frying Pan Rivers are also located nearby, contact the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) office in Glenwood Springs at 970.947.2800 or the White River National Forest office in Glenwood Springs at 970.945.2521.

Golf
Playing a round or two in a pristine mountain setting is a golfer’s dream! With more than a dozen courses within 40-miles of downtown Glenwood Springs, golfing enthusiasts can enjoy a full week of golf in the Roaring Fork Valley, without ever playing the same course twice! For the little golfers (or just the silly golfers!) in your group, Glenwood Springs offers miniature golf facilities as well.

Hiking
Whether you’re looking for a quick trek to stretch the legs, or a full day hike, Glenwood Springs is home to a number of trails that offer breathtaking views of hidden lakes, babbling brooks, and mountain wild flowers. Some popular hikes in Glenwood Springs include Hanging Lake, Red Mountain, Storm King Trail and Doc Holiday’s Grave. For more detailed information on area hikes, contact the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association (located at the corner of Grand Avenue and 11th Street) at 970.945.6589 for a free area trail map.

Horseback Riding
Want to feel like a true cowboy or cowgirl during your stay in Colorado? Luckily, you can enjoy a scenic horseback ride at Sunlight Stables. Short rides or half and full day adventure are available. For more information on horseback riding, click here.

Rafting & Kayaking
From the middle of April to the middle of October, those seeking a whitewater adventure won’t find a better location than Glenwood Springs! Class III-IV whitewater adventures to scenic float tours Glenwood Canyon are available in Glenwood Springs. The whitewater rafting companies that call Glenwood Springs home have something for everyone, so experience or prior rafting skills are not necessary for many of these family-friendly trips. Kayak enthusiasts will enjoy navigating the Shoshone rapids and can look forward to a whitewater park opening soon in West Glenwood Springs!