UTE TRAIL RIVER RANCH

UTE TRAIL RIVER RANCH When You're Angling for Something Different... Comfortable LODGING in well-appointed,  updated, historic, streamside log cabins; Acclaimed FLY-FISHING on approximately two miles of private water on the Tarryall River; Unparalleled HIKING/RUNNING trails  into the Lost Creek Wilderness;   Excellent BIRDING in a natural montane; Ute Trail River Ranch offers a refreshing break from today's  busy-ness while fly fishing, hiking or just relaxing  to the sounds of the river and wildlife   enjoyed under a blanket of stars at your cabin.
TUCKED into the rugged Tarryall Mountains, surrounded by Pike National Forest and the Lost Creek Wilderness, on the banks of the snow-fed Tarryall River, Ute Trail River Ranch is a restored, historic fly fishing & hunting camp that rekindles the spirit of the way life used to be in the Colorado Rockies.   Situated near the very heart of Colorado, just 85 miles southwest of Denver and 60 miles northwest of Colorado Springs, Ute Trail River Ranch is easily accessible from two major highways via a paved county road.* Once here, you'll feel as if you are worlds away from your everyday life.     *The Federal Highways Administration has started the next phase of road reconstruction on Park County Road 77, the section that runs directly in front of and to Ute Trail River Ranch. Travel delays are to be expected when travelling in the area from April 8, 2013, through October 30, 2013. From April 8 - May 25, delays may be up to 60 minutes;  from May 25 - October 30, delays up to 40 minutes may be expected.   We apologize for any inconvenience this may create for guests travelling to and from Ute Trail River Ranch this season. The road improvements will ultimately make it all worthwhile.
"Reel" allure abounds at Ute Trail River Ranch where anglers can fly fish right out their door on approximately two miles of private water on the Tarryall River offering some of the finest fly fishing in the region. Hikers and trail runners can hit the trail just across the river and head up into the magnificent Lost Creek Wilderness on the Ute Creek Trail. Birders will find a variety of birds to observe on the Ranch's 70+ acres who make this valley their home or migrate seasonally through the area. No doubt everyone can enjoy the leisurely pace and quiet beauty found here. Remember what it is like to skip some rocks across the water? ~ Lose yourself in a good book? ~ Take that much-deserved nap in the middle of the day? ~ Gaze at the star-filled night sky and make a wish on a falling star? ~ Ute Trail River Ranch is the ideal place where simply doing nothing is time well spent. Charming mountain lodge decor and warm comfort await guests behind each cabin door. All cabins and guest suites have been restored to reflect a simpler time, yet with updated conveniences. We do welcome families and guests of all ages. However, due to our altitude (9,000 feet above sea level), the natural rocky terrain and proximity to  open water on the river, we are best suited for families with older children. Originally homesteaded by George & Margaret Ellen Wheeler in the early 1920s, the Ranch has changed ownership only 3 times throughout its history.  Today's owners Jim Fagerstrom & Debra Baxter are enjoying their 20th year at the Ranch in 2013. From the beginning, the Wheelers offered a fishing and hunting retreat in this spectacular mountain valley.  Initially lodging was provided in wood-framed, canvas-roofed tents.  Eventually, log cabins were brought in from the town of Puma City (now known as the unincorporated town of Tarryall) 8 miles down the road that once housed miners seeking their fortunes in gold in the Tarryall Mountains during the late 1800s. Today, these historic cabins with their hand hewn logs and antique furnishings entice guests to discover just what makes the Tarryall River Valley and historic Ute Trail River Ranch so special.
~ ~ There is MORE to LIFE than increasing its SPEED. ~ ~ Ghandi	Ute Trail River Ranch can be reached by phone at 719.748.3015 or e-mail at utrr@aol.com.  Ute Trail River Ranch maintains professional affiliations with the following organizations:  Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (www.experiencecoloradosprings.com),  Park County Office of Economic Development & Tourism (www.parkcountyheritage.com);  Pikes Peak Lodging Association;  and the Colorado Travel & Tourism Authority (www.colorado.com).