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Plan your visit to Buena Vista, home to outdoor adventures and mountain views. The possibilities of things to do in the valley are endless.


The 100 Elk Outdoor Center is located just 6 miles from downtown Buena Vista. We are also less than an hour’s drive to Leadville and Salida. If you want to spend a day adventuring in Breckenridge or Fairplay, you will enjoy a beautiful drive through the mountains on your way to both locations.

Buena Vista

6 miles (10-minute drive)

  • AVA: Rafting, zip lining and rock climbing packages
  • Browns Canyon Adventure Park & Rafting: Challenge courses, rafting and hot springs packages
  • Buena Vista Bike Fest: Charity bike ride through Leadville Mining District and Turquoise Lake
  • Buena Vista Boulder Garden: Bouldering spot with large boulders, ropes and picnic tables
  • Buena Vista River Park: Public park along the Arkansas River featuring trails, fields and gazebos
  • Cottonwood Hot Springs: Lodge with hot springs and spa services
  • jalaBlu Yoga: Local yoga studio with drop-in classes and workshops
  • Jumpin’ Good Goat Dairy: Local farm with hand-crafted goat cheese and educational and milking tours
  • Mt. Princeton Hot Springs: Resort with hot springs, spa services and fitness classes
  • Shopping in Town: Local shops and dining along Main Street
  • South Main: New development in Buena Vista with bouldering park, shopping and dining
  • The Adventure Company: Rafting tours

Salida

30 miles (37-minute drive)

  • Captain Zipline: Zip line tours at Colorado’s largest aerial adventure park
  • Granite Mountain Outfitters: Trail rides and horseback riding at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
  • INTEGRATE: Wellness center offering spa services, fitness studio and workshops
  • Monarch Mountain: Ski resort offering ski school, snowcat tours and ski lifts
  • Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway: Tram rides available from mid May to mid September
  • Riverside Park: Local downtown park along the Arkansas River featuring concerts and events
  • Salida Hot Springs: Largest indoor hot springs facility in the country
  • SteamPlant Event Center: Performing arts center in downtown Salida
  • Storyville Cinema: The closest indoor movie theater to Buena Vista
  • The Maverick Potter: Paint your own pottery studio
  • Vino Salida Wine Cellars: Local winery offering tastings and tours

Leadville

34 miles (40-minute drive)

  • High Mountain Pies: Laid-back eatery with pizzas, calzones and sandwiches
  • Hopemore Mine Tour: One of the last mine tours available in Colorado where visitors go 600 feet underground
  • Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad: Scenic railroad tour that runs late May through early October
  • Melanzana: Local outdoor clothing company – a favorite of locals!
  • Mineral Belt Trail: 11.6 mile all-season trail that loops the city of Leadville
  • Mount Elbert: Highest mountain in Colorado with accessible hiking trail
  • National Mining Hall of Fame: Museum dedicated to Leadville and its great mining history
  • Ski Cooper: Ski resort near Leadville
  • Tennessee Pass Nordic Center: Cross country skiing center next to Ski Cooper
  • Top of the Rockies: Snowmobile and zip line tours
  • Twin Lakes: Small town outside of Leadville featuring hiking trails and two glacial lakes
  • Winterhawk Dogsled Adventures: Dogsledding tours

Fairplay

44 miles (48-minute drive)

  • American Safari Ranch: Horseback riding and ATV tours
  • Kenosha Pass: 8-mile trail ideal for hiking, biking and photography
  • Pike National Forest: Miles of hiking trails with several trailheads
  • Platte Ranch Riding Stables: Trail rides and horseback riding
  • South Park ATV: ATV tours in the backcountry
  • South Park City Museum: Restored 1880s mining town open mid May through mid October

Breckenridge

66 miles (1hour, 24-minute drive)

  • Breckenridge Nordic Center: Destination for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
  • Breckenridge Ski Resort: Popular ski resort with lessons and ski lifts
  • Boreas Pass Road: 22 mile scenic drive through the Rockies
  • Colorado Hot Air Balloon Rides: Balloon adventures across the South Park Valley
  • Escape Room Breckenridge: Live escape game in the Breckenridge
  • Main Street: Quaint street with local shops and dining
  • McCullough Gulch Trail: Moderate 3 mile trail near Upper Blue Reservoir
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General 1

"Event organizers, I highly recommend you check out 100 Elk!"

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100 Elk Guest

"Event organizers, I highly recommend you check out 100 Elk!"
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General 2

"Our organization has been coming to 100 Elk since 2011 because of the peaceful atmosphere, opportunity for solitude and a beautiful natural environment for our clients."

Laura Tyson, Director of Veteran’s Programs, CenterPoint Retreats

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2019-01-04T13:15:37-07:00

Laura Tyson, Director of Veteran’s Programs, CenterPoint Retreats

"Our organization has been coming to 100 Elk since 2011 because of the peaceful atmosphere, opportunity for solitude and a beautiful natural environment for our clients."
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General 3

"It’s obvious that you really want 100 Elk to be a place of healing and I think that energy comes through to the participants."

Laura Tyson, Director of Veteran’s Programs, CenterPoint Retreats

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2019-01-04T13:16:21-07:00

Laura Tyson, Director of Veteran’s Programs, CenterPoint Retreats

"It’s obvious that you really want 100 Elk to be a place of healing and I think that energy comes through to the participants."
https://100elk.org/testimonials/general-3/

General 4

"The great staff, the feeling that we are valued and wanted there, and the ease of setting everything up is why we have returned year after year."

Laura Tyson, Director of Veteran’s Programs, CenterPoint Retreats

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2019-01-04T13:16:59-07:00

Laura Tyson, Director of Veteran’s Programs, CenterPoint Retreats

"The great staff, the feeling that we are valued and wanted there, and the ease of setting everything up is why we have returned year after year."
https://100elk.org/testimonials/general-4/

General 5

"I have been working with the team at the 100 Elk Outdoor Center for over 10 years with my organization, Denver Urban Scholars."

Sarah McGill, LCSW, Program Manager, Denver Urban Scholars

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2019-01-04T13:17:54-07:00

Sarah McGill, LCSW, Program Manager, Denver Urban Scholars

"I have been working with the team at the 100 Elk Outdoor Center for over 10 years with my organization, Denver Urban Scholars."
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General 7

"The 100 Elk staff see people without limitations. This makes participants overcome fears and get beyond labels that others might place on them."

Todd Herzer, President, Rainbow Valley Resource Network

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2019-01-04T13:19:22-07:00

Todd Herzer, President, Rainbow Valley Resource Network

"The 100 Elk staff see people without limitations. This makes participants overcome fears and get beyond labels that others might place on them."
https://100elk.org/testimonials/general-7/

General 8

"I think what impressed me the most was the atmosphere of elevated thought, joy, expectation, and genuine love."

Julie, Participant, Rainbow Valley Resources Network

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2019-01-04T13:20:34-07:00

Julie, Participant, Rainbow Valley Resources Network

"I think what impressed me the most was the atmosphere of elevated thought, joy, expectation, and genuine love."
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General 10

"We want for nothing when we are there, and if we do, the staff provides immediate support."

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

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2019-01-04T13:23:30-07:00

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

"We want for nothing when we are there, and if we do, the staff provides immediate support."
https://100elk.org/testimonials/general-10/

General 11

"It’s easy to schedule, has great lodging facilities, and the staff are always available to answer questions and accommodate different needs."

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

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2019-01-04T13:24:12-07:00

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

"It’s easy to schedule, has great lodging facilities, and the staff are always available to answer questions and accommodate different needs."
https://100elk.org/testimonials/general-11/

General 12

"The outdoor space is amazing, with access to trails, fields, creeks, woods and amazing views of the Arkansas Valley."

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

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2019-01-16T08:56:38-07:00

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

"The outdoor space is amazing, with access to trails, fields, creeks, woods and amazing views of the Arkansas Valley."
https://100elk.org/testimonials/general-12/

Facilities 7

"We always have our own space and never feel crowded, even when other programs are operating on site."

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

100 Elk Outdoor Center
2019-01-16T08:59:04-07:00

Darren Stokes, Owner, Colorado Outside (Wilderness Medical Training)

"We always have our own space and never feel crowded, even when other programs are operating on site."
https://100elk.org/testimonials/facilities-7/
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P.O. Box 2036 | 18325 County Road #366 | Buena Vista, CO 81211-2036
888.543.4849 | [email protected]

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