Why Wilderness Trails?
We craft customized, all-inclusive vacations and exclusive adventure tours to cater to the needs & desires of the modern guest.
WTR is the optimal choice for your Colorado vacation, family reunion, or special event with easy to extreme adventures blended with plenty of R & R, exceptional guest services, gourmet cuisine, engaging kids programs, specialty weeks for adults and more.
Our outstanding location, location, location entices over 200,000 people per year to visit Durango & our San Juan mountains. Only 25 miles from Durango, WTR rests in a secluded and stunning mountain valley just upstream from gorgeous Vallecito Lake and is surrounded by Colorado's largest wilderness area (the Weminuche) & Piedra Wilderness Study Area.
Of course we love horses and have an an awesome riding program suited for nervous novices to advanced riders...however, we also pride ourselves by not just offering, but truly being passionate about our activities. Our family and accomplished staff (the Posse) enthusiastically share their passions and expertise it with our guests to create a unique and meaningful experience - from mountain biking, fishing, waterskiing/wakeboarding, massage & body work, nature studies, art, music, photography to our regionally inspired culinary creations, Colorado micro-brews, fine wine & spirits, evening entertainment, and star-gazing.
Want to see the Best of the West? Interested in the Ultimate Bucket List Trip?
Join us for our exclusive Best of the West package with the Durango-Silverton train OR on our Overland Adventure Tour for a multi-day, guided ride along the scenic byway & famous San Juan Skyway - Silverton, Ouray, Telluride, Rico and Mesa Verde National Park. If you want to see Colorado - this is it.
Have questions? Please contact us - our Posse has over 100 years combined experience in the creating world-class vacations.
| Guest Capacity: | 32 |
| Meeting Capacity: | 20 |
| Dates Open: |
Spring: May. 26, 2012 to Jun. 08, 2012 Summer: Jun. 09, 2012 to Aug. 31, 2012 Fall: Sep. 01, 2012 to Oct. 05, 2012 |
| Riding Dates: | May. 26, 2012 to Sep. 28, 2012 |
| Minimum Age For Independent Riding: | 6 |
| Minimum Age Accepted at Ranch: | 0 |
| Nearest Airport: | Durango- La Plata (DRO) 1 hour, Transfer available Farmington, NM (FMN) 2 hours, No Pickup |
Lodging Overview
Hand-built, classic log cabins with private decks sit amongst the Aspen and Ponderosa Pines. Ponderosa cabins are 2 bedroom/2 bathroom to accommodate 1-5 guests. Cabin Suites are 3 BR/3BA with a living room and bar areas to accommodate families, friends or groups of 5-7. All cabins are appointed with modern amenities & special detail: fridges, coffee makers, hair dryers, gas stoves and more!
Recreation Overview
Rate INCLUDES: All horseback riding and cattle work, fishing on the ranch's stocked ponds, water skiing, tubing & other lake activities, youth/teen programs, our scenic mountain drive, mountain biking, hay rides, campfire sings, and a variety of evening entertainment including live music and dancing!
We also offer several optional activities such as river rafting, zip line, Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, reservation assistance to Mesa Verde National Park, guided fly and/or rod fishing at the ranch and Vallecito Lake, local streams, and the Gold Medal waters of the San Juan River.
Excellent certified massage therapist and spa treatments in our massage cabin or on your private deck. Resident Artist featuring Plein Air Painting on Horseback (advance request suggested for private services)
Dining Overview
Indulge in the culinary creations of our Executive Chef! Exceptional dining include but are not limited to gourmet candlelight dinners, prime rib buffets, grilled steaks and fish, classic cowboy cookouts fresh out of the oven daily, full made to order breakfasts, homemade breads, creative desserts, fresh salads, and amazing daily appetizers for every cocktail hour in our famous Waterin' Hole. No problem with special needs, allergies or diets!
Rates
| Adult Rate: | Family Weeks: June 10-August 25 = $2495 per adult
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| Child Rate: | Family Weeks: June 10-August 25 $1995 - youth (6-17) and $1650 - child (3-5) Children under 3 free - babysitting provided upon request. |
| Service Charge/Tip Rate: | Our rate is all-inclusive. We DO NOT add a gratuity and have included a 15% service charge in our rates, so you don't have to worry or think about a tip. It is a "True all inclusive". |
| Tax Rate: | 4.9 |
| Accepted Payment Methods: | We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, AX, and Discover. We will accept American Express from overseas, however do need to charge an additional 4% to cover the international fees associated with this card. |
| Travel Agents Accepted: | Yes |
Accommodations
| Lodging Accomodations: | Yes |
| Cabin Accomodations: | Yes |
| Weekly Arrival Day: | 6 Nights - Sunday-Saturday |
| Seven Night Week: | No |
| Six Night Week: | Yes |
Activities
| Children's Program: | Yes |
| Children's Program Start/End Age: | 3 - 17 |
| Baby Sitting: | Yes-Charge |
| Swimming: | 72-foot, heated pool and Vallecito Lake |
| Cattle Gathering: | Yes |
| Team Penning: | Yes |
| Cattle Drives: | Yes |
| Daily Cattle Work: | Yes |
| Additional Cattle Activities: | Cattle Roundup Weeks, Cow Working and Roping Clinics, Horsemanship Vacations |
| Overnight Pack Trips: | Yes-Charge |
| Fishing: | Stocked ponds & small streams on ranch. Guided fishing on Vallecito Lake , Animas & San Juan Rivers |
| River Rafting: | Yes-Charge |
| Guided Hiking: | Yes-Charge |
| 4x4 Trips: | Yes-No Charge |
| Tennis: | Nearby |
| Golf: | Nearby |
| Mountain Biking: | Bicycles provide and outstanding USFS trails specific for mountain bikes, from mild to wild. |
| Petting Zoo: | Yes |
| Hay/Wagon Ride: | Yes |
| Ropes Course: | Yes |
| Adult Only Weeks: | Yes |
| Women Only Weeks: | Yes |
Other Amenities
| Liquor: | Full Bar |
| Whirlpool Spa: | Yes |
| Massage Available on Ranch: | Yes-Charge |
| Spa Facilities: | Private massage building. Hottub. |
| Laundry Facilities: | Yes-Charge |
| Information Technology Facilities: | Wireless internet access (WiFi), laptop rental, fax, and phone |
Special Events
Conventions, Meetings & Retreats
Customized programs for corporate retreats & meetings, yoga/meditation retreats, and specialized workshop groups (photography, art, cooking, communications, etc.).
| Capacity: | 30 |
| Season: | Late May - October |
| Activities: | Customized riding, fishing, lake trips, hiking/ trekking and more |
| Minimum Nights: | 2-6 night packages |
Hunting
Guided Lodge or Deluxe camps.
| Capacity: | 4 |
| Season: | Archery, First and Second Rifle Seasons |
| Drop Camps: | Yes |
| Guided: | Both |
Bed & Breakfast
Nightly rates available for cabins; includes a full made-to-order breakfast. Horseback riding and dinner add-ons available.
| Capacity: | 25 |
| Season: | May-October |
| Activities: | Riding, fishing, hiking/ trekking, evening entertainment |
| Minimum Nights: | 2 |
Weddings
Customized, intimate wedding packages for 3-6 days. Site, set-up, catering, bar, reception, lodging available. Contact us for details.
| Wedding Planning: | Catering and dining. Wedding Planning services free when entire ranch booked. |
| Wedding Officiant: | References available |
Family Reunions
WTR is an outstanding venue for your family gathering/ reunion: Perfect for kids from 3-83!
| Book Entire Ranch: | Yes |
| Book Entire Ranch: | A minimum of 30 and a maximum of 42 people to book the entire ranch. |
| Capacity: | 36-42 |
| Discount: | Contact us for special group rates and previous guest comments |
