Sundance Trail Ranch

Family owned and operated ranch, only 100 miles NW of Denver, yet lost in the quiet beauty of the mountains - we love living here, and we love guests!

Your family can play together and make memories that will last your entire lifetimes!

Here is a discussion of what makes us just a bit different from our neighbor dude ranches.

You may also enjoy our Kids Video and a look at our Weekly Activities Schedule.

Guest Capacity: 24
Meeting Capacity: 18
Dates Open:
Jan 01 2010 to Dec 31 2010
Riding Dates: Jan 01 2010 to Dec 31 2010
Minimum Age For Independent Riding: 7 years old
Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: 0 years old
Nearest Airport:
Denver - less than 2 hour drive - Pickup Available

Lodging Description:
Seven suites of rooms, varying in size from one to three bedrooms. Some suites in the lodge, some in cabins nearby.

All were done by the same decorator, so you will find same colors and fabrics throughout, although each suites has unique shape and size and art. One suite is W/C friendly.

Recreation Description:

Familiesplay together and make memories of shared adventures.

Riding: Great variety of terrain, loping and open riding available. Half day and full day rides, breakfast and lunch rides, small groups (no more than 6 riders).

Fishing: Trout fishing in the Cache la Poudre River and nearby lakes. Equipment available at the ranch

Shooting: Target and trap shooting with instruction, .22's, shotguns, Civil War replica musket

Swimming: Outdoor hot tub, or swim with your horse in the pond, or swimming pool (humans only!) nearby

Golf (additional cost): Play at a local county club in Red Feather Lakes rated among the 10 best private courses in Colorado

Hiking: Miles of mountain trails in the surrounding National Forest

Rafting: Whitewater fun on the Cache la Poudre River, must be at least 7 years old

Rock Climbing: Learn the basics from professional instructors - knots, belay techniques, proper movement, communication, and safety. All equipment provided.

Jeep Tours: Off road adventures in the surrounding National Forest

Gymkhana: Riding games held weekly in the arena

Ranch Animals: Friendly horses, ponies, donkies, miniature goats, chickens, cats, kittens and dogs, and who knows what else this year!!!

Games: Foosball, pool tables, horse shoes, board games

Evening programs: Campfires, cowboy entertainers, country dancing, calf roping and more.

Special Features (additional cost):
Professional rodeos,
Hot air ballooning,
Massage and
Excursions to Rocky Mountain National Park, Red Feather Lakes, local microbreweries, and Old Town Ft. Collins.

Food Description:

Whether it's breakfast cookouts, steak barbecues, lunch on the trail or picnicking under the pines, meal times are special.

Hearty western meals are served family style in the lodge dining room with homemade breads and desserts.

Drinks, fruit and sweets are always available.

Special dietary needs gladly handled with advance notice, under the supervision of our Registered Nurses.

Rates

• Adult Rate: Varies with the season, see our home web site www.sundancetrail.com for details.
• Children Rate: Varies with the season, see our home web site www.sundancetrail.com for details.
• Service Charge/Tip Rate: If you feel you have received exceptional service, you may show your appreciation by leaving a tip for our staff. Many guests leave a fifteen percent tip; however gratuities are left entirely at your discretion.
• Tax Rate: 3.7%
• Accepted Payment Methods Cash, personal or travelers checks, M/C, VISA
• Travel Agents Accepted: Yes
• Non-Riding Rates Available 

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Accomodations

• Lodge Accommodations
• Cabin Accommodations
• Weekly Stay: 6 Nights, Sunday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
• Partial Week Stay During Peak Season

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Activities

Children's Program:

Our Kids Program is not a "drop off" program. It is very flexible and designed to help families play together.

Kids who are not yet ready to ride with their parents in the National Forest will ride every day with the Children's Wrangler, gather eggs for breakfast, play with kittens and goats, picnic, scavenger hunt, games, fish, and sleep out in teepee.

Teens ride with their parents or friends, hang with the wranglers and learn horse wrangling skills.
Minimum Age: 5     Maximum Age: 15

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Other Amenities

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Other Seasons

Winter:
Country Lodge with family style meals and daily horse back riding.

Call or email us at www.sundancetrail.com about our Murder Mystery week-ends.

• Winter Season: Year Round
• Cross-Country: No
• Downhill: No
• Snow Shoe: No
• Sleigh Rides: No
• Snomobile: No

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Bed & Breakfast:
Country Lodge with family style meals and daily horse back riding.

Call or write us at ( www.sundancetrail.com about our Murder Mysteries!

• Capacity: 24
• Season: Fall, Winter & Spring
• Activities: Please call the ranch

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Special Events

Conventions, Meetings & Retreats:
Relaxed, informal environment.

• Activities: Please Call Ranch
• Capacity: 24 Day Guests, 18 Overnight Guests
• Minimum Nights: No minimum
• Season: Fall, Winter, Spring

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Family Reunions:
Flexible in meeting the needs of family groups - please call ranch to discuss your ideas.

• Capacity: 24
• Discount: N/A
• Book Entire Ranch
  Family re-unions often book the entire ranch.

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