Silverthorne Summer Activities

The best kept secret in Summit County, Colorado is that there is actually more to do in the summer than in the winter! The area is extremely popular with Colorado residents and tourists. One of the best being that lodging accommodations are as much as half the price of the same accommodations during the ski season. Although the Summer tourist business is steadily growing here it's pale in comparison to the number of Winter visitors. As a result you'll find a casual, relaxing and pleasant atmosphere during the Summer months.

When the winter snows melt away Summit County and the Vail Valley come alive with the activities you could imagine. If you're adventurous there are hiking and mountain bike trails that reach the many mountain summits many approaching 14,000 feet in elevation. For less strenuous activity you might paddle a canoe in one of the many lakes, cast your line in one of the gold medal trout streams or ride a horse to an abandoned gold mine. Of course, you don't have to do anything to enjoy the Summer in this Rocky Mountain paradise. You might just want to read a book by a stream, watch the sailboat races form the shores of Lake Dillon, or stroll through the many shops to find that perfect souvenir.