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Lakes in the Clouds along the Rainbow Trail in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Westcliffe, Colorado, framed by golden fall aspens

Wet Mountain Valley · Sangre de Cristo Mountains

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Explore Westcliffe, Colorado

Mountains, dark skies, local flavor and a little unexpected fun, all just down the road from your private luxury log home.

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Lakes in the Clouds, Rainbow Trail

Welcome to the valley

One of Colorado's rare towns that still feels wonderfully undiscovered

Set beneath the dramatic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Westcliffe and the Wet Mountain Valley offer hiking, horseback riding, fishing, galleries, local restaurants, live entertainment, western traditions and some of the darkest night skies in Colorado.

Spend the morning on the Rainbow Trail, wander Main Street in the afternoon, enjoy dinner and a cocktail in town, and finish the evening beneath a sky filled with stars.

From A Creek Runs Through It, our luxury log cabin rental in Westcliffe, you can make your stay as adventurous or as wonderfully relaxed as you like.

our favorite ways to

Spend Your Days

Trails, tables, starlight and the open road

Mountain creek tumbling over rocks through wild bluebells near Westcliffe, Colorado
i.

Hiking & Outdoor Adventures

From Gentle Walks to the High Sangres

Westcliffe sits beside one of Colorado's most dramatic mountain ranges. The Rainbow Trail stretches more than 100 miles along the eastern side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, through forests and mountain meadows, and our guests can reach it on foot right from the neighborhood.

  • Rainbow Trail for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking
  • Music Pass Trailhead into the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
  • Alpine lakes and 14,000-foot peaks for experienced hikers
  • Lake DeWeese for fishing and mountain views just outside town

Weather changes quickly at elevation. Start longer hikes early and bring water and layers.

Island-style plate and colorful bar at Hidden Peak Tiki Lounge, a favorite Westcliffe restaurant and cocktail spotFresh radishes changing hands at a summer farmers market
ii.

Restaurants & Dining

Small-Town Charm, Unexpected Style

Westcliffe may be a small mountain town, but its dining scene has plenty of personality, from wood-fired meals and locally roasted coffee to craft cocktails and a tiki lounge you will not believe is in Colorado.

  • The Constellation for dinner and craft cocktails in a 1920s-inspired lounge
  • Hidden Peak Tiki Lounge for island-style plates and creative tiki drinks
  • Bootleggers Bistro, known for its Friday evening prime rib
  • Chappy's Woodfired Grill, a longtime Main Street favorite
  • Peregrine Coffee Roasters and the shared bakery at 411 Main Street for mornings
  • Westcliffe Farmers Market, typically Friday mornings in summer, with local produce, food, crafts and music
The Milky Way over the Wet Mountain Valley in Westcliffe, Colorado's first International Dark Sky Community
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Stargazing & Dark Skies

Some of the Darkest Skies in Colorado

In 2015, Westcliffe and Silver Cliff became Colorado's first International Dark Sky Community, and at just under 8,000 feet they are among the highest in the world. On a clear night the Milky Way stretches from the Sangres to the Wet Mountains.

Smokey Jack ObservatoryFree star parties and private Star Guide sessions in Bluff Park, mid-March through October
Your own deckTurn off the lights, pour a glass of wine and look up
Come preparedBring warm layers; temperatures drop quickly after dark
Photo: Timberlea Watts
Scenic road through golden fall aspens toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Westcliffe, Colorado
iv.

Scenic Drives & Attractions

Where the Drive Is the Destination

Some of the region's best scenery lies along the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway, which connects mountain valleys and forests and pairs beautifully with a day of exploring.

  • Bishop Castle, a stone-and-iron castle built largely by one man, about an hour away
  • Lake Isabel for fishing, paddling and hiking along the byway
  • Main Street galleries like Greenleaf and 3rd Street Gallery, with the First Saturday Art Walk June through October and Fall Gallery Fest in early October
  • Railroad and mining history at the historic depot and Silver Cliff Museum
  • Jones Theater for live performances throughout the year
Two riders in cowboy hats on horseback at a ranch on a sunny autumn day
v.

Horseback Riding & Guest Ranches

Saddle Up in Ranch Country

Ranching has shaped the Wet Mountain Valley for generations, and there is no better way to see it than from the saddle: open meadows, aspen groves and the Sangre de Cristos rising above you.

  • Music Meadows Ranch, a guest ranch near Westcliffe with horseback riding; contact the ranch to arrange a ride
  • Georgia Ranch for guided trail rides
  • Bear Basin Ranch for outfitting and backcountry trips
  • Rainbow Trail, open to horseback riders and reachable from our neighborhood

Summer rides book up quickly, so reserve ahead.

four seasons in

Westcliffe

Every season shows a completely different side of the valley

Whitewater rafting through spring rapids on a Colorado river
spring

Spring

Snow on the peaks, spring rafting on the nearby Arkansas River, wildlife and quiet, uncrowded weekends.

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Saddle bronc rider on a bucking horse at a summer rodeo
summer

Summer

Rodeo nights, long mountain days, the Friday farmers market and cool evenings.

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Golden fall aspens reflected in the spring-fed pond at A Creek Runs Through It in Westcliffe
fall

Fall

Golden aspens, crisp mornings, gallery season and evenings by the fire.

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Couple sharing warm drinks on a snowy log cabin deck in winter
winter

Winter

Snow-covered mountains, fireside afternoons and the year's clearest starry nights.

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Winter panorama of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above the Wet Mountain Valley outside Westcliffe, Colorado
the perfect

Westcliffe Weekend

Let us design the days for you

Couple toasting with champagne beside a crackling fireplace
Friday

Arrive & Unwind

AfternoonSettle into the cabin, open a window and listen to Short Creek.
DinnerHead into town for Friday prime rib at Bootleggers Bistro.
After darkBack on the deck, lights off, for your first look at the Dark Sky.
NightcapLight the wood-burning fireplace and open a bottle of bubbly.
Family lying in a meadow gazing up at a starry night sky
Saturday

Trails & Main Street

EarlyCoffee at Peregrine and fresh pastries at 411 Main Street (go early, they sell out).
MorningWalk to the Rainbow Trail from the neighborhood for a hike or ride.
AfternoonLunch at Chappy's, then browse the galleries or relax by the pond.
EveningDinner at The Constellation, a nightcap at Hidden Peak Tiki, then a star party at Smokey Jack in season.
Angler fly fishing in a sunlit mountain river on a winter morning
Sunday

The Scenic Route

MorningA slow breakfast with views of Spread Eagle Peak.
MiddayDrive the Frontier Pathways Byway to Bishop Castle and Lake Isabel, or cast a line at Lake DeWeese.
Before you goPick up something sweet at Lollipop & Co. on Main Street for the road.

Restaurant hours and seasonal schedules change, so please check current hours before heading out.

Aerial view of A Creek Runs Through It luxury log home among aspens in Westcliffe, Colorado
your home base

A Creek Runs Through It

After a day of exploring, come home to a private luxury log home at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, built from Engelmann spruce logs with traditional Swedish coping and positioned for direct views of Spread Eagle Peak.

Short Creekruns right through the property
Spring-fed pondsurrounded by aspens
Rainbow Trailon foot from the neighborhood
Room to spread outloft, family room and game room
Two fireplaceswood-burning and gas
Wrap-around deckwith two grills and a gas firepit
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A Creek Runs Through It luxury log home glowing at twilight among golden fall aspens in Westcliffe
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Hike a trail, sit beside the creek, and stay outside long enough to see the stars come out.

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For more about the valley, visit Visit Wet Mountain Valley.

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