WESTERN HOSPITALITY SINCE 1874

Elkhorn Lodge and Guest Ranch
600 W. Elkhorn Ave
Estes Park, CO. 80517
Lodge 970-586-4416
Stables 970-586-5225

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Hike and Bike
Rolf Smith
Founder of the School of Innovators Rolf Smith at the summit
of Longs Peak - 14,233 feet

The Elkhorn represents an entity where the range of amenities are far more significant than finding a lodge or hotel for sleeping. Our guests are typically outdoor types that enjoy having numerous mountain-based activities at their front door. At the end of the day, they are too tired to want TV.

The hiking opportunities are virtually unlimited. Starting with the higher and more challenging mountain hikes, the Elkhorn guests are routinely ascending the higher peaks in the Estes area. For those guests having the physical capacity, the experience of climbing to high altitudes is such that it is never forgotten. Typically the Elkhorn has over 100 guests ascending to the summit of Longs Peak each summer.

Approximately 1/2 of our guests venture to the Man Mountain Summit at approximately 8,500 feet. This trek is one for most all folks except for those older guys having problem with their lower extremities. We have bikes for those guys.


One of the most pleasant experiences available is to ride a bike around Lake Estes, either early in the AM or before dark in the evenings.

After you pass through the Town, you can access a paved trail leading through heavily treed areas where you frequently encounter an elk or deep, quietly chomping on the mountain grasses, and lots of other beautiful wildlife around the banks of the Lake.

The Man Mountain trek is also unique in that folks can take 'man's-best-friend' along. Normally, there are refreshing pools on the summit; the Native Americans used these pools for water during their vision-quests. Current days the dogs especially enjoy these amenities.

For more detailed information about any activities, please visit the Man Mountain or biking links.

Enjoying a swim