If you’ve ever dreamed of being a cowboy – or cowgirl, Colorado Trails Guest Ranch is the place for you. We offer the most exciting western dude ranch experience you’ll find anywhere. Our staff will show you the ropes if you’re a greenhorn, and an experienced wrangler will have the best riding adventure imaginable. You’ll have ... [Read More]

Pockets are tight these days. Items that used to be bought without care are now left sitting on the shelves. You’ve had to give up your dream of driving a Cadillac and have had to go with something a little more wallet friendly. You may have even cut family adventure vacations out of the picture. We ... [Read More]

What could be better than waking up and being enclosed by nature? You can smell the trees in the forest and hear the beautiful sounds of nature. This is what we wake up to every day at Colorado Trails. Our Colorado dude ranch is located near Durango, Colorado, in a beautiful mountain valley that has ... [Read More]

Whether you’re on a family adventure vacation or a horseback riding vacation, you get to partake in some phenomenal dinner menus. A popular choice offered at our guest ranch, Colorado Trails, is our beef tenderloin and chicken breast cookout. You can enjoy your meal and the beautiful rural Colorado atmosphere together. Something about this combination ... [Read More]

Are you ready to finally go on a vacation that you and your kids will both love? Great, ‘cause we’re ready for you too! At our western dude ranch, you will become a part of our big ranch family as you take part in exciting daily activities. There are many things to do for all ... [Read More]

If you’ve recently decided to take a family adventure vacation to our Western dude ranch, you may be wondering what you need to bring. Of course you’ll need the necessities: clothes, shoes, toothbrush, and you can’t forget your signature cowboy hat. But, if you do happen to forget some of the necessities at home, our ... [Read More]

Family Adventure Vacations The Buckaroos … Ages 5 - 8 How does adventure vacations for the “whole” family sound?  Not having to leave the children at home so you and your significant other can escape for some alone time.  Here at the Colorado Trails Western dude ranch, we are dedicated to providing everyone with their own vacation while ... [Read More]

Durango, CO, February 10, 2010, Colorado Trails is a Western dude ranch located at the edge of the San Juan National Forest in Durango, Colorado. For guest ranch reunions and horseback riding vacations, we offer you, your friends or your entire family the perfect guest ranch Colorado experience. Here beneath the perfect blue upper elevations ... [Read More]

Durango, CO, February 5, 2010, Arriving at Colorado Trails is an adventure in itself; each week’s guests come and leave at the same time. From our experience as a Western dude ranch, long lasting friendships are formed with that first meeting in the parking lot or lodge. Following a relaxing and rewarding seven days spent enjoying ... [Read More]

Durango, CO, February 1, 2010 People have been coming to Durango for over a century just to admire the scenery. There is a great deal more excitement to be found in this part of Southwestern Colorado than panoramic views. Just 11 miles outside of downtown Durango, you’ll arrive at our 450 acre Western dude ranch on ... [Read More]