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Grass Valley ReservoirGrass Valley Reservoir is located in Garfield County. This lake is 201 acres in size. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fishes.The lake offers a scenic background to paddle around. Only 20-horsepower or less motors are allowed.
Rifle Gap State ParkRifle Gap State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Garfield County near Rifle. It comprises of pristine 360-acre lake, ideal for boating, fishing, swimming, RV and tent camping. Full-service visitor center with interpretive displays and area information. Commonly observed wildlife include mule deer, elk and great horned owls.
Rifle Falls State ParkA majestic state park, which is home to Colorado's only 80-foot triple waterfall. Explore through small limestone caves. RV and tent camping, wonderful trails.The central feature of the 48-acre park is a triple 70-foot waterfall flowing over a travertine dam on East Rifle Creek. There is a short hike which leads up and around the top of the falls. The trail is fairly steep and rocky, but is only about one mile round trip.
Rifle Gap ReservoirRifle Gap Reservoir, has a water surface of 359 acres and a maximum capacity of 12,168 acre-feet. Recreation includes scuba diving in its clear water, fishing (for rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, perch, and smallmouth and largemouth bass, etc.), wildlife watching, boating, year-round camping, and hiking.
Rifle Gap DamRifle Gap Dam is a dam in Garfield County, Colorado, about five and a half miles north of Rifle. The clear water at Rifle Gap Reservoir is excellent for scuba diving. Other water activities include boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing. It impounds East Rifle Creek and West Rifle Creek about 400 feet feet upstream from their previous point of confluence. The dam was built for irrigation water storage.
Storm King MountainStorm King Mountain is a mountain in the White River National Forest of the Rocky Mountains. It is one of the iconic location where you can spend some nice time with adventures. A good trekking destination and also this place offers stunning views of this area. A ski lift at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort is named after the mountain.
South Canyon Hot SpringsThe South Canyon Hot Springs, are a natural hot spring just west of Glenwood Springs in the South Canyon. It requires a short hike to get too, but the reward is worth it.The one or two pools available are located on a hillside with exceptional views of the surrounding landscape
Roan PlateauA majestic plateau that overlooks the Colorado River Valley, and provides exceptional opportunities for recreation including hiking, hunting, motorized recreation, camping, and fishing.It contains a variety of natural resources and scenic terrain: high ridges, deep valleys, desert lands, waterfalls, cutthroat trout, mountain lions, bears, rare plants, and oil and natural gas.
Iron Mountain Hot SpringsIron Mountain Hot Springs mineral hot springs pools in Glenwood Springs on the bank of the Colorado River. 16 unique pools of 100% pure, thermal mineral water, ranging from 98 to 108°F. A special quiet zone provides a soothing environment to soak and relax. There's also a larger, freshwater family pool where parents can relax in an elevated whirlpool while watching kids play.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure ParkGlenwood Caverns Adventure Park is an adventure park located above Glenwood Springs and is a most popular attractions, featuring cave tours, thrill rides, restaurants, kids’ activities, special events, and more.The park is unique because it sits at an altitude of 7,100 ft on a mountain above Glenwood Springs. Today, the park features numerous attractions in addition to the cave tours.
Blair MountainBlair Mountain is the highest summit of the White River Plateau in the Rocky Mountains of North America. a good trekking destination and also It offers breathtaking views of this area.
Frontier Historical MuseumThis majestic museum is a well furnished 1905 Victorian style house. It showcases what life was once like for residents and visitors in Glenwood Springs.Learn about Glenwood Springs’ ranching and mining days as well as all the influential people that were drawn to the area, which included presidents, outlaws, gangsters, and movie stars.
Wild West ExpressWild West Express Coaster is a steel roller coaster operating at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It offered a next level adventure and also there are so many things to see and do.
Fairy CavesThe Historic Fairy Cave Tour is a 40-minute guided walking tour that is appropriate for most fitness levels. This tour leads you on a quarter-mile-long underground stroll through narrow, winding passages, to natural water features and includes a stop at Exclamation Point—a viewing balcony with magnificent panoramas.
Glenwood Hot Springs PoolGlenwood Springs Hot Springs Pool is famous for being the largest in the world at more than two blocks long.The historic thermal spring water has been drawing visitors from all over the world since 1888. The source of the Glenwood Hot Springs’ mineral water is the Yampah spring which produces over 3.5 million gallons of water per day at a temperature of 122°F.
Cliffhanger Roller CoasterThe Cliffhanger Roller Coaster a great ride, which at 7100 feet in elevation just happens to be highest elevation roller coaster in North America. Itis a steel roller coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Originally located at Celebration City in Branson, Missouri.
Giant Canyon SwingThe Giant Canyon Swing is a one-of-a-kind cliffside amusement at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. The swing takes guests nearly vertical at the height of each swinging arc and hits a top speed of 50 mph delivering potent, tummy-tickling, negative G-forces, all perched at the edge of a cliff on top of a mountain
Glenwood CanyonThis is a majestic canyon, which was carved over 3 million years by the power of the Colorado River. This 16-mile canyon provides endless opportunities for recreation including hiking, biking, river rafting and more. The canyon, which has historically provided the routes of railroads and highways through western Colorado, currently furnishes the routes of Interstate 70 and the Union Pacific's Central Corridor between Denver and Grand Junction.
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Harvey Gap State ParkHarvey Gap State Park is centered around a magnificent, turquoise alpine lake called Grass Valley Reservoir. It is well known for its fishing and limited use boating. The park's reservoir"Grass Valley Reservoir" is 190 acres when full and allows fishing year round. It comprises of a swim-beach, picnic sites and fantastic fishing and boating. Map. Amenities.