Outdoor Recreation Around Granby

At 7,935 feet above sea level, Granby’s geography lends itself to fun-filled outdoor adventures in a cool, dry climate on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. From miles of scenic trails including the Continental Divide Trail, to fishing in the Fraser or Colorado River, Granby has outdoor adventures for everyone. Whether it’s a leisurely walk through aspens, sage, and wildflowers or boating on Lake Granby, recreational opportunities abound in Granby, Colorado.

Hiking

Rocky Mountain National Park is just 20 minutes north of Granby. www.nps.gov/romo

The Continental Divide Trail runs just east of Granby. www.cdtrail.org/page.php

Fraser to Granby Trail – Headwaters Trails Alliance plays a key role in keeping our trails open and safe for all users. www.headwaterstrails.com

Skiing / Biking

At SolVista Basin in the winter you can downhill ski, cross country ski or board. In the summer you can try mountain biking or take advantage of the scenic chairlift ride up the mountain to get a head start on hiking the trails leading down the mountain. www.granbyranch.com

At Winter Park Resort you can ski, board or snowshoe in the winter, and in the summer you can try mountain biking, including guided bike tours and scenic chairlift rides, or try the alpine slide or mini golf. www.skiwinterpark.com

Golf

Headwaters Golf Course www.granbyranch.com
Grand Elk Golf Course www.grandelk.com/golfcourse.asp

Camping

Stillwater Campground and Arapaho Bay are both located on Lake Granby. Willow Creek on Willow Creek Reservoir is six miles North of Granby off of highway 34. Both are part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. The Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) is managed by the Forest Service to provide high quality recreation, conservation of scenic and historic values and stewardship of natural resources.

Boating on Lake Granby

Lake Granby is a man-made reservoir. With 40 miles of shoreline, Lake Granby is the second largest lake in Colorado. There are several marinas that rent fishing or pontoon boats. Bring your binoculars and watch the wildlife while exploring the natural beauty.

Fishing Grand County Colorado

There are Rainbow, Brown and Lake Trout in Lake Granby.
There are Rainbow and Brook Trout in Willow Creek Reservoir
Shadow Mountain Lake is known for Rainbow and Brown Trout.
Fishing in Colorado

Additional Resources
There is a US Forest Service District office located on Highway 40 in Granby:  http://www.fs.usda.gov/arp
www.recreation.gov/