A spectacular ranch for a unique summer vacation, combining Colorado Rockies splendor with northern New Mexico enchantment. Rainbow Trout Ranch offers breathtaking country in which to ride, fish, and hike, and the brand of western hospitality that keeps our guests coming back for more. Excellent kids’ programs and a fun teen program add plenty of options for everyone to go their own way, or to spend time together. We have superb riding which includes plenty of options plus all-day rides and team sorting (working cattle in the arena). Also great fishing on the Conejos River which flows right through the ranch. Fly-fishing guides on staff to help get you started, and equipment included.  Side trips include whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande near Taos, and America’s highest, longest narrow-gauge railroad nearby. Fascinating Santa Fe is a great choice for a night before or after the ranch. Enjoy your own aspen-log cabin, home-cooked meals served in our historic lodge, Rocky Mountain nights dancing or singing, horse drawn hayrides. Spend a week and take home a lifetime of memories.  And, our rates are for a full seven night stay, so you can truly enjoy all that the ranch has to offer, although we do accept minimum 3 night stays very early June and the last full week of August.

Sixteen guest cabins of varied size and layout. All are quaintly decorated in western themes and each has a fireplace area and a wonderful veranda perfect for relaxing after a fun filled day. We'll be happy to match you with the perfect cabin for your family.

There is plenty to do at the ranch. For the cowboy in all of us, we offer morning and afternoon rides with many choices for destinations and levels. Our horse program is designed around excellent horses and wranglers in a setting that allows for everything from gentle to advanced riding. All-day rides, team sorting (working cattle in the arena) and the ranch rodeo in the main summer months round out our program along with plenty of good horsemanship and instruction. Then there is the fishing--we have a mile and a half of private fishing on our stretch of the Conejos River, known for its quality waters. Great fishing not far from your cabin on a beautiful river amid gorgeous Colorado scenery will delight everyone from beginners to accomplished fly-fishermen. Additional fishing opportunities surround us in the creeks and tributaries of the San Juan Mountains. It is truly a fisherman's paradise! The mountains and valleys also provide great hiking and sightseeing. We are happy to set up guided hikes anytime, or to give you ideas and directions for your own hikes. Other activities include trap shooting/archery, learning to handle a rope, playing horseshoes, horse-drawn hayrides and swimming, not to mention learning about ranch life and cowboy traditions. Evenings bring dancing in the main lodge, singing, cookouts, our own cowboy singer and conversation around the giant fireplace in the lodge. You can relax on your veranda, take a star filled walk or soothe those riding muscles in the outdoor hot tub. Whatever you choose to do at the ranch, it is your time to do as you please, be it non-stop activity, or taking time for yourself, something Moms and Mr. Moms will more than appreciate!

Meals are a special delight at the ranch. Wholesome ranch cooking with plenty of delicious entrees, side dishes, fresh baked breads, salads and fruit, capped off with mouthwatering desserts. Most meals are served family style in the lodge, but we do have several pool cookouts and riverside barbeques during the week which are always a favorite. Special consideration given to dietary requirements and restrictions.

Perfect place for a unique meeting or retreat. Make our facilities work for you--have a meeting in the large Rec room, by the pool, on the massive veranda, in the lodge, on a ride! Combine business with western pleasure.

We would love to share the magic of Rainbow Trout Ranch with you! We have had many family reunions here over the years and they work so well – no one has to cook, clean or organize and there is truly something for everyone!

We have fantastic riding, spectacular scenery and excellent fishing, great hiking, evening activities, whitewater rafting on the Rio Grande and a ranch rodeo in the summer months, trapshooting and archery and so much more! Not to mention excellent meals - and we can accommodate dietary requests and requirements - and a huge and wonderful historic lodge. We also have a very fun kids’ program and a great teen program – optional of course but they really love them!

We run Sunday to Sunday.

You would be in your own log cabin with a living area/fireplace and lovely breezy porch – and should you decide to come to us - and we so hope you do! - we can find just the right one for you all.

We so hope you will come and share the magic of the ranch with us!

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