My parents have been taking my children here for years - so have heard the stories but this summer I experienced it for myself. A can't say enough wonderful things! Everything is extremely organized and safe. You feel really taken care of, there was more staff than guests and the staff from top to bottom were so friendly and accommodating... More

This trip was a first in a couple of ways. It was the first time our whole family (8 of us with ages ranging from 6-69) had been on a vacation together and also the first time we had been to a Dude Ranch environment. I picked the Colorado Trails Ranch because I wanted to vacation in Durango Colorado where... More

You can't come here unless ... you want the most fantastic ranch experience. We have been to other ranches in Colorado and this one was definitely the best for many reasons (but 'food', 'variety' and 'fun' are a start). This time we particularly wanted a 'teen' programme and this was excellent - there was so much variety and it was... More

Amazing! Everyone on the staff was so nice, especially to the kids. The food was amazing! Restaurant quality. You didn't get a whole lot of time to relax, but with all of the activities they offered, who would want to?( I would suggest bringing plenty of changes of clothes since it's very dusty and hot.)

Ok, So we live in the UK and we don't have a lot of experience with horses, outdoor pursuits and the like, so to book direct with an operation that is a LONG way from us takes some nerve. Let me say UPFRONT that you could not ask for a better place to relax, ride and keep the kids entertained... More

Our family considers ourselfs true "city slickers". We booked our stay here back in the 1990s and we are still raving about the experience. Put this on your bucket list and have a stay of a lifetime!

I have to say CTR is one of the most memorable experiences I had in my life. My family stayed there many years in a row. Met many friends. I would recommend it to all walks of life. Frankie Campobasso

As a family of seven, ranging from a six year old, to a grandmother, we had an absolutely fantastic experience! We were all novice horse riders but after excellent instruction from Mike, Head Wrangler, and his staff, we were enjoying gorgeous rocky mountain trails and singing cowboy songs…with confidence! We loved the fishing program. Gordy and Drew were very patient... More

This was our first stay at a dude ranch and it could not have been a better experience. The Colorado Trails ranch excelled in the variety of activities but perhaps more importantly in the amazing staffing. The staff was composed of both permanent staff and summer hires most of whom were college or recent college grads with lots of horse... More