Outdoor Activities
Skiing
Downhill
Perfectly situated between Monarch and Ski Cooper resorts, Mount Princeton
is a natural choice for all your skiing desires.
Monarch, just thirty minutes away, offers all natural snow, a full range of trails for every ability level, and a beautiful lodge for après ski. It’s also one of the best cat skiing locations in the nation, if you’re feeling more adventurous!
Ski Cooper, just north of Leadville, offers a safe beginner experience with an expert ski school. A great place to learn!
Want to try the big names in Colorado skiing? Just one hour away is the Summit County ski area offering a practically limitless choice of terrains: Breckenridge, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Ski Loveland, and Copper Mountain.
Cross Country
Mount Princeton is just eight miles from the trailhead of more than 1,000 miles of gorgeous, well-groomed cross country trails. Pass through twenty 14,000-foot mountains as you ski, enjoying the expertly packed trails groomed by Colorado’s experienced forest service. It will be an outdoor adventure you’ll not soon forget, and hope to return to!
Stables
Spend time in the saddle Colorado-style! Trail rides are provided by Colorado Trail Rides. Rides range from 1 hour to day pack trips. All rides and pack trips are guided.
Call them at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Stables 719-395-3630 or 719-207-0930 or go to coloradotrailrides.com for more information.
Mountain Biking
Nearby trails range from extremes to flats. For more information: www.absolutebikes.com
Hiking
Want some exercise while viewing some of the most beautiful sights in Colorado? Try hiking. We are located in San Isabel National Forest, within 2.8 miles of the Colorado Trail and trailheads to Mount Princeton and Mt. Antero. There are also lesser treks, such as Agnes Vaille Falls. (Maps are available at General Store.)
Off-Roading
Mount Princeton is a great base location for all your off-roading entertainment. Conveniently located to hundreds of off-road trails, our helpful staff will give you all the advice you’ll need to choose the off-roading experience that speaks to your interests. Our full-service gas station located on-site offers a convenient fill up or tune up as needed! For off-roading tours and rentals, check out rockymountainjeeprentals.com.
Fishing
Mount Princeton offers excellent fishing adventures right here on our property. The creek running through the property offers Rainbow, Golden and Cutthroat trout. Bring your own equipment, or visit our Country Store for a complete line of top-rate fishing and fly supplies.
Rafting
Mount Princeton partners with several excellent, safe rafting companies nearby that offer discounted pricing to our guests. Let us help you arrange for half- or full-day trips down the beautiful Browns Canyon. The river is just four miles away from Mount Princeton, but a lifetime away from the stresses of everyday life. An exciting opportunity to experience the beautiful nature of Colorado. See Performance tours (performancetours.com) fourcornersrafting.com, noahsark.com or River Runners at www.whitewater.net for more information.
Snowmobiling
Bring your own snowmobile or ask us to reserve a high-quality rental for your stay at Mount Princeton. The resort is eight short miles from the trailhead of over 1000 miles of snowmobiling and cross country trails. The scenery will take your breath away, and you can take a different trip every day you’re with us. Discover Colorado’s untouched wilderness!
Sport Courts
Mount Princeton offers a half-sized basketball court, a full-sized ATP-regulation tennis court, and all the equipment you’ll need free of charge. The base of our sport court is specially designed to be easy on the legs and knees. So play all you want and stay sound to enjoy your next outdoors activity.
Country Store
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort Country Store is noted for its great selection of women's, men's, and children's bathing suits and t-shirts, books, camping and fishing supplies. Stock up on groceries, fill up on gas, and find a wealth of information on the area at the store some call the "Little Chamber of Commerce in the Mountains." Located on the Colorado Trail.
