THINGS TO DO
Rocky Mountain National Park
The crown jewel of Colorado encompasses more than 265,000 acres of wilderness — prime for hiking, camping, mountain biking, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. With more than a third less traffic than the Estes Park entrances, you'll be able to hit the trails early, catch a glimpse of moose in the early mornings and evenings, and hear elk bugling during mating season in the fall.
Trail Ridge Road: the highest continuous paved road in the U.S., connects Grand Lake to Estes Park, cutting through the park with beautiful scenery along the way.
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Trails & Hikes
There are lots of hiking trails in and around Grand Lake. We have provided a few helpful links below with some great hikes!
Golf Courses
Grand Lake Golf Course (in town)
This is classic Rocky Mountain golf at its best. Grand Lake’s beautifully maintained course designed by Dick Phelps with rolling fairways and subtle greens surrounded by lodge pole pines, aspens and colorful native flora, offers a world class setting with panoramic views of snow capped mountains and Rocky Mountain National Park. Moose, elk, deer, fox, chipmunks and squirrels are often spectators during a round and add to a memorable, unique mountain golf experience.
Grand Elk Golf Course (20 min away)
Grand Elk Golf Club is a considered one of the top semi-private golf clubs in Colorado. Nestled in the scenic Middle Park region of Grand County with breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountain National Park, PGA Tour Veteran and 13-time champion Craig Stadler and Tripp Davis exquisitely crafted this 7,144 yard masterpiece to take full advantage of the sweeping panoramic vistas, undulating meadows and natural wetlands forming the headwaters of the mighty Colorado River.
Kayak and Stand up Paddleboard Rentals
There are a few different places in Grand Lake that you can rent kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards from:
Boat Rentals
There are a few different places in and around Grand Lake that you can rent a boat from:
Fly Fishing
With 1,000 miles of streams, 1,000 acres of high mountain lakes, and 11,000 acres of reservoirs, Grand County's abundant resources accommodate fishing of all kinds. Enjoy world-class fishing in our gold medal waters that flow throughout Grand County. Trout and salmon are the most sought after prizes in mountain fishing and all through Grand County, Colorado lurking below the water's surface, you will find mackinaw and Kokanee salmon as well as rainbow, brook, German brown, and cutthroat trout. Grand County is the perfect place to dip your line. There is no end to the various shops, outfitters, guides, and anglers ready to prepare you for the fishing trip of a lifetime in Grand County, Colorado.
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