Welcome to the Wet Mountain Valley

Weekend Stay

Perfect for Exploring Westcliffe Easy trails, scenic views, and small-town charm — with plenty of reasons to stay a little longer. Your mountain adventure begins here. Take it easy, soak […]

Reasons to Visit in the Winter

Come for the Mountains, Stay for a Restorative Winter Getaway Nestled between two iconic Colorado mountain ranges—the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the west and the Wet Mountains to the […]

Rainbow Trail

Ramble the Rainbow Trail All Season Long! The Rainbow Trail is said to have derived its name from its arc-like shape as it parallels the eastern flank of the Sangre […]

Alpine Lakes

High Mountain Lakes in Westcliffe, Colorado

With over 52 lakes and 370 miles of streams in Custer County, it would take you over a year of weekends to travel to them all.  HIGH COUNTRY LAKES – […]

Bear Basin Ranch

Bear Basin Horse Trips

Bear Basin Ranch hosts Bear Basin Packtrips, guided trips throughout the Sangre de Cristos. They can take you through the famous Great Sand Dunes National Park or to a secluded, […]