Steamboat Springs

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Steamboat Springs has often been known as Ski Town USA but boasts a vast and extensive network of world-class trails for all users. Located 160 miles from Denver, Steamboat is nestled into the Yampa Valley on the western side of the Continental Divide.

Food & Drink

Creekside Cafe - excellent breakfast featuring 13 different eggs benedict options
Laundry - small plates, cocktails
Rootz - 737 Lincoln Ave. Fantastic health food cafe and real smoothies.
Mazzola's Italian Diner - Solid pizza and Italian.
Sumatera - 1104 Lincoln Ave. Surprisingly good Thai food in a hole-in-the-wall with just 5 tables.

Camping & Lodging

As a very popular resort destination, there are a multitude of places to stay from a tent to 5 star and beyond accommodation. The ski area to the south of downtown has oodles of hotel rooms and condos.

Camping is plentiful throughout the Yampa Valley. Both primitive and established sites are available on USFS lands. There are also Colorado State Parks in the area that offer both tent and RV sites with established facilities.

Other Activities

Steamboat is a mountain playground. For full details on summer activities in Steamboat Springs, click here.

At the ski resort: Check out Gondola Square for free concerts, hiking, gondola rides, mountain top dining, kids adventure zone, horseback riding, an alpine slide, splashing in the creek and more than 50 miles of mountain biking trails for all skill levels. Learn more
Downtown: Rent a float tube or cruiser bike, or just stroll along the Yampa River. Head to Howelson Hill for park riding, alpine sliding and more. Refresh yourself at one of the many great restaurants and microbreweries.
Outside of town: Strawberry Hot Springs is a must-soak spot. There are also many opportunities for hiking, camping, backpacking, climbing, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

Recommended Routes in Steamboat Springs - 12

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Wildflowers and Aspens near the trailhead

Spring Creek Trail

10.4 mi 16.7 km • 1,435' Up 437.4 m Up • 1,435' Down 437.26 m Down

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The trail just above the Pony Express lift.

2019 Continental Divide Trail Run - 16-mile

16.0 mi 25.7 km • 3,501' Up 1067.11 m Up • 3,512' Down 1070.34 m Down

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Lower Fish Creek Falls from the overlook trail.

Run Rabbit Run 100 (2021)

108.4 mi 174.5 km • 17,059' Up 5199.64 m Up • 17,046' Down 5195.66 m Down

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Run Rabbit Run 100 - 2018

109.4 mi 176.1 km • 17,203' Up 5243.34 m Up • 17,188' Down 5238.93 m Down

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Descending Lupine in early summer with sunflowers in full bloom

Emerald Mountain Epic-Half Marathon

13.6 mi 21.9 km • 1,620' Up 493.69 m Up • 1,616' Down 492.48 m Down

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Emerald Mountain Epic-10K

6.4 mi 10.3 km • 910' Up 277.27 m Up • 907' Down 276.39 m Down

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Run Rabbit Run 100 (2022)

104.3 mi 167.9 km • 15,990' Up 4873.82 m Up • 16,028' Down 4885.43 m Down

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Emerald Mountain Epic-Marathon

27.2 mi 43.7 km • 3,573' Up 1089.16 m Up • 3,572' Down 1088.68 m Down

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The trail weaves in and out of the canopy and on the switchback, peeks out for this clear view of the valley below.

Thunderhead Trail

4.1 mi 6.5 km • 2,110' Up 643.25 m Up • 0' Down 0 m Down

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2018 Continental Divide Trail Run

31.4 mi 50.5 km • 4,606' Up 1403.99 m Up • 2,987' Down 910.33 m Down

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Long Lake off of Fish Creek Falls Trail.

Continental Divide Trail Run - 50K Course

29.9 mi 48.1 km • 4,632' Up 1411.85 m Up • 4,643' Down 1415.04 m Down

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Steamboat Stinger Marathon

26.8 mi 43.2 km • 3,668' Up 1118.07 m Up • 3,672' Down 1119.2 m Down

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Steamboat Springs Running

207 Miles 333 Kilometers of Trail
12 Recommended Routes
11 Easy Trails
63 Intermediate Trails
14 Difficult Trails

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Trails in Steamboat Springs - 76

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7.0 mi 11.3 km #1Fish Creek Falls Trail Intermediate Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate	Steamboat Springs, CO	27
21.1 mi 33.9 km #2CDT: Buffalo Pass to North Lake (CO Sec. 43) Intermediate/Difficult Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Steamboat Springs, CO	3
3.8 mi 6.1 km #3Mad Creek Trail Intermediate Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate	Steamboat Springs, CO	13
11.8 mi 19.0 km #4Flash of Gold Intermediate Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate	Steamboat Springs, CO	2
6.2 mi 9.9 km #5Mountain View Intermediate/Difficult Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Steamboat Springs, CO	2
6.3 mi 10.1 km #6Beall Intermediate Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate	Steamboat Springs, CO	1
2.7 mi 4.3 km #7Bear Creek Trail #1206.1 Difficult Steamboat Springs, CO	Difficult	Steamboat Springs, CO	1
1.1 mi 1.8 km #8Larry's Intermediate Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate	Steamboat Springs, CO	1
2.7 mi 4.4 km #9Rabbit Ears Peak Intermediate/Difficult Steamboat Springs, CO	Intermediate/Difficult	Steamboat Springs, CO	12
2.1 mi 3.4 km #10Fiddlehead Trail Easy Steamboat Springs, CO	Easy	Steamboat Springs, CO	5