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AVA Headquarters:
116 Huron Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
This location is not the outpost for any adventures.
40671 US-24
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Activities at this location: Rafting, Ziplining, Via Ferrata, Rock Climbing, Cabins, Campsite, horseback riding
431 Chicago Creek Road
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Activities at this location: Rafting, Ziplining, Via Ferrata
1606 Park Avenue
Kremmling, CO 80459
Activities at this location: Rafting, Fly Fishing, Off Road Tours
If you are joining us on a rafting trip, click the river below for the meeting location address.
40671 U.S. Hwy 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
FROM DENVER about 2 hours
Head west on I-70 from Denver. Take exit 195 towards Copper Mountain to CO-91 and stay on CO-91 until you reach Leadville, about 22 miles. Follow signs to US-24 E in Leadville. Continue on US-24 E for about 22 miles. The outpost will be on your right, just 3 miles past the Sage Cafe.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours
Follow signs to US-24 W/W Hwy 24 and head west for about 75 miles. Follow signs towards Buena Vista on US Hwy 285 S / US-24 W for 14 miles. You will pass over the Arkansas River, then pass a Domino's Pizza on your left. At the end of the road, follow the fork to the right to continue on US-24 W for about 16 miles. About 4 miles out, there will be an AVA Rafting sign on your right marking 4 miles to the destination. The AVA outpost will be on your left.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs for I-70 W. Merge onto I-70 W and follow for about 5 1/2 miles, where you'll take the Copper Mountain / Leadville exit 195 onto CO-91 S. Continue on CO-91 south for about 22 miles until you reach Leadville, then follow signs to US-24 E. Continue on US-24 E for about 22 miles. The outpost will be on your right, just 3 miles past the Sage Cafe.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Vail for about 55 miles. Take exit 171 onto US-24 E and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville. Stay on US-24 E for about 29 miles. then turn right onto Co Rd 99 and follow for about 1.5 miles. Continue onto County Rd 9 and stay right to continue on County Rd 9D. At the end of the road, turn left on County Rd 4 and keep left after about .4 miles onto Rd 5. At the end of the road, turn left onto CO-300 E, and follow to US-24 E, where you'll turn right. Follow for about 17 miles. The outpost will be on your right, just 3 miles past the Sage Cafe.
517 US-24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
FROM DENVER about 2 hours
Take 470 towards Colorado Springs to US Hwy 285 S towards Fairplay, and continue on for 105 miles. At the end of of the road, fork to the right onto US-24 W for 2 miles. Ark Anglers will be on your right almost directly across from City Market.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1 hour 45 minutes
Follow signs to US-24 W/W Hwy 24 and head west for about 75 miles. Follow signs towards Buena Vista on US Hwy 285 S / US-24 W for 14 miles. At the end of 285, fork to the right to continue on US-24 W for about 2 miles. Ark Anglers will be on the right, almost directly across from City Market.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour
Head south on CO-9 away from Frisco towards Blue River and Alma. Continue on CO-9 through Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S and continue for 35 miles. At the end of 285, fork to the right onto US-24 W towards Buena Vista. After 2 miles, the Ark Anglers shop will be on your right across from City Market.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Vail for about 55 miles. Take exit 171 onto US-24 E and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville. Stay on US-24 E for about 29 miles. then turn right onto Co Rd 99 and follow for about 1.5 miles. Continue onto County Rd 9 and stay right to continue on County Rd 9D. At the end of the road, turn left on County Rd 4 and keep left after about .4 miles onto Rd 5. At the end of the road, turn left onto CO-300 E, and follow to US-24 E, where you'll turn right. Follow for about 31 miles. Ark Anglers will be on your left almost across from the City Market.
14582 County Rd 162, Nathrop, CO 81236
FROM DENVER about 2 hours
Take 470 towards Colorado Springs to US Hwy 285 S towards Fairplay, and continue on for about 100 miles, keeping left after passing over the Arkansas River and driving past the Domino's Pizza to continue on US Hwy 285 S for another 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours
Follow signs to US-24 W/W Hwy 24 and head west for about 75 miles. Follow signs towards Buena Vista on US Hwy 285 S / US-24 W for 14 miles. Keep left to continue on 285 S for about 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 1/2 hours
Head south on CO-9 away from Frisco towards Blue River and Alma. Continue on CO-9 through Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S and continue for 35 miles. Keep left to continue on 285 S for about 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 1/2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Vail for about 55 miles. Take exit 171 onto US-24 E and follow signs for Minturn/Leadville. Stay on US-24 E for about 29 miles. then turn right onto Co Rd 99 and follow for about 1.5 miles. Continue onto County Rd 9 and stay right to continue on County Rd 9D. At the end of the road, turn left on County Rd 4 and keep left after about .4 miles onto Rd 5. At the end of the road, turn left onto CO-300 E, and follow to US-24 E, where you'll turn right. Follow for about 33 miles. Continue on 285 S for about 5 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Co Rd 162/Chalk Creek Drive, just about a quarter mile past the Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Follow this road for about 3 miles until you see the stables.
431 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452
FROM DENVER about 30 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for 20+ miles. Take the Mount Evans exit 240 onto CO-103, then turn left. The outpost will be about a quarter mile down CO-103 S on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1.5 hours
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 20 miles. Take the Mount Evans exit 240 onto CO-103, then turn left. The outpost will be about a quarter mile down CO-103 S on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 45 minutes
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for about 37 miles, through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels and past Georgetown to exit 240 for Mount Evans. Turn right onto CO-103 S. The outpost will be less than a quarter mile down on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 124 miles. You will pass Vail, Breckenridge/Frisco and drive through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels. Take exit 240 for Mount Evans. Turn right onto CO-103 S. The outpost will be less than a quarter mile down on your left. Park in the gravel lot on the north side of the building.
646 Loop Drive, Georgetown, CO 80444
FROM DENVER about 45 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 33 miles. Take the Georgetown exit 228, then turn left onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1.5 hours
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 32 miles. Take the Georgetown exit 228, then turn left onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 45 minutes
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for about 25 miles, through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels and past Loveland Ski Area to exit 228 for Georgetown. Turn right onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 112 miles. You will pass Vail, Breckenridge/Frisco and drive through the Johnson-Eisenhower tunnels. Take the Georgetown exit 228, then turn right onto 15th St. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Argentine Street, then take a slight right onto Loop Drive. Parking for the Georgetown Loop Railroad will be on your left after about 1/2 a mile.
1611 Eagle Avenue, Kremmling, CO 80459
FROM DENVER about 1 hour 45 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours 45 minutes
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for 3 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 and turn left onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 1 hour 45 minutes
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 90 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 37 miles towards Kremmling. After the 90 degree curve in the road, take the 2nd right onto Tyler Avenue. After about 1/2 a mile turn right onto Eagle Avenue. You will pass 13th Street then 14th Street, then we will be the big red building just about a quarter mile down on your left. Turn into the lot and pull around to the other side of the building to park and head inside to check in.
387 County Road, Kremmling, CO 80459
FROM DENVER about 1 hour 45 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north on CO-9 for about 30 miles towards Kremmling, then turn right onto Co Rd 385. While driving on CO-9 for 30 miles, you'll pass Green Mountain Reservoir on your left after about 20 miles on CO-9 N, then continue on to Co Rd 385 10 miles past Green Mountain Reservoir. Continue on Co Rd 385 for about 3 1/2 miles to Rusty Spurr Ranch.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours 45 minutes
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 30 miles towards Kremmling, then turn right onto Co Rd 385. While driving on CO-9 for 30 miles, you'll pass Green Mountain Reservoir on your left after about 20 miles on CO-9 N, then continue on to Co Rd 385 10 miles past Green Mountain Reservoir. Continue on Co Rd 385 for about 3 1/2 miles to Rusty Spurr Ranch.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for 3 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 and turn left onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 30 miles towards Kremmling, then turn right onto Co Rd 385. While driving on CO-9 for 30 miles, you'll pass Green Mountain Reservoir on your left after about 20 miles on CO-9 N, then continue on to Co Rd 385 10 miles past Green Mountain Reservoir. Continue on Co Rd 385 for about 3 1/2 miles to Rusty Spurr Ranch.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 1 hour 45 minutes
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 90 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 30 miles towards Kremmling, then turn right onto Co Rd 385. While driving on CO-9 for 30 miles, you'll pass Green Mountain Reservoir on your left after about 20 miles on CO-9 N, then continue on to Co Rd 385 10 miles past Green Mountain Reservoir. Continue on Co Rd 385 for about 3 1/2 miles to Rusty Spurr Ranch.
Forest Rd 2410, Silverthorne, CO 80498
FROM DENVER about 1 hour 20 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north on CO-9 for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours 20 minutes
Take I-25 N towards Denver for about 52 miles. Take exit 194 onto CO-470 W towards Grand Junction and continue on for 26 miles. Use the middle lane to take the exit onto I-70 W towards Grand Junction and head west for 55 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 40 minutes
Head north on CO-9 towards Frisco, then follow signs to I-70 E. Take I-70 E for 3 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 and turn left onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 1 1/2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 90 miles. Take the Silverthorne exit 205 onto CO-9 N/Blue River Parkway. Head north for about 10 miles towards Kremmling. Turn right onto Forest Road 2410 between mile marker 111 and 112 (closer to 112). Park in the lot and look for your guide by the nearby gear trailer.
Satellite Lot, 1790 Airport Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424
FROM DENVER about 1 hour 30 minutes
Take I-70 W towards Grand Junction for about 58 miles. Pass by Idaho Springs, through the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnels, past Silverthorne to exit 203 for Frisco/Breckenridge. At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit onto CO-9 S for about 9 miles through 1 more traffic circle. Continue on CO-9 S at the traffic circle for about 1/2 a mile, then take a right at the light onto Coyne Valley Road for a quarter mile. At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road. Continue on Airport Road for about .7 miles. You'll pass a building with a Snow Alley sign out front, then take the next left. Head back to the Satellite Lot for parking.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 2 hours 15 minutes
Follow signs to US-24 W/W Hwy 24 and head west for about 64 miles. You'll pass the Badger Basin Country Store & Gas Station on your right, then turn right onto CO-9 N about a mile past the store. Continue on CO-9 N for 17 miles. Turn left to continue on CO-9 N / Main Street through the town of Fairplay and Alma for 22 miles. As you come into Breckenridge, you will pass the Breckenridge Brewery on your right. Continue on to the traffic light, where you'll keep left to continue on CO-9 N / South Park Avenue. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto South Park Avenue for about 3/4 mile. When you come to the light across from City Market, turn left onto Airport Road and continue on for a little over 1 mile. Turn right into the Satellite Lot off Airport Road right past the Car Wash.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 5 minutes
Navigate to Park Avenue and head north towards Frisco. Turn onto Airport Road at the light across from City Market and continue on for a little over 1 mile. Turn right into the Satellite Lot off Airport Road right past the Car Wash.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 1 1/2 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 87 miles. Take the Frisco/Breckenridge exit 203 onto CO-9 S/N Summit Boulevard following signs to Frisco. Stay on CO-9 S for about 7 miles, then continue on CO-9 S at the traffic circle for about 1/2 a mile. Take a right onto Coyne Valley Road at the light. At the end of the road, turn left onto Airport Road. Continue on Airport Road for about .7 miles. You'll pass a building with a Snow Alley sign out front, then take the next left. Head back to the Satellite Lot for parking.
This trip meets at AVA's Grand Lake Hiking Outpost:
301 Marina Dr, Grand Lake, CO 80447
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45000 West U.S. Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212
FROM DENVER about 2 1/2 hours
Take I-25 S towards Colorado Springs for 57 miles, then take exit 140 for Tejon St toward CO-115 S/Nevada Avenue. Turn right onto CO-115 S/Nevada Avenue and continue on for 33 miles. Follow signs for 50 W towards Cañon City & Royal Gorge, turning right to merge onto US-50 W. Stay on US 50-W for 19 miles, turning right into the Echo Canyon property.
FROM COLORADO SPRINGS about 1 hour
Navigate to CO-115 S and drive south towards Cañon City/Royal Gorge for about 32 miles. Follow signs for 50 W towards Cañon City & Royal Gorge, turning right to merge onto US-50 W. Stay on US 50-W for 19 miles, turning right into the Echo Canyon property.
FROM BRECKENRIDGE about 1 hour 45 minutes
Head south on CO-9 away from Frisco towards Blue River and Alma. Continue on CO-9 through Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S for 1 mile. After 1 mile, turn left onto CO-9 S and continue for 16 miles. At the end of the road, turn left onto US-24 E east, following signs to Colorado Springs & Cañon City. After 1 mile, turn right back onto CO-9 S towards Cañon City. Continue on CO-9 S for about 47 miles, then turn left into the Echo Canyon property, just past the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience.
FROM GLENWOOD SPRINGS about 3 hours
Take I-70 E towards Denver for 87 miles. Take the Frisco/Breckenridge exit 203 onto CO-9 S/N Summit Boulevard following signs to Frisco. Stay on CO-9 S for about 7 miles, then continue on CO-9 S at the traffic circle for 2.5 miles. After passing the 7-11 on your left, take the slight right exit onto Park Avenue / CO-9. Continue on Park Avenue for about 23 miles, through the towns of Alma and Fairplay. At the end of the town of Fairplay, turn right onto US Hwy 285 S for 1 mile. After 1 mile, turn left onto CO-9 S and continue for 16 miles. At the end of the road, turn left onto US-24 E east, following signs to Colorado Springs & Cañon City. After 1 mile, turn right back onto CO-9 S towards Cañon City. Continue on CO-9 S for about 47 miles, then turn left into the Echo Canyon property, just past the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience.
This trip meets at the Glenwood Adventure Office (Shoshone):
723 Cooper Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, USA 970-945-7529
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Durango Office/ Animas Trips:
50 Animas View Dr
Durango, CO 81301, USA
970-247-4789
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Our office is located at 50 Animas Dr., which is located at the north end of Main Street in Durango. If you are coming from the downtown area or the south end of town you want to head north on Main St. You will pass City Market and 32nd St., go another 6 blocks and Animas View Dr. will be on the right side of the road. We are diagonally across from the Hampton Inn. You will be able to see our building and busses from Main St. If you are coming from the north, head south on highway 550 towards Durango. When you get to Durango you will pass the Iron Horse Inn on the left, continue about another 1/2 mile and you will see Animas View Dr. on the left. We are the first building once you turn onto Animas View Dr.
Fort Collins Office (Poudre) Trips run by Rocky Mountain Adventures:
1117 North US Highway 287
Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA (800) 858-6808
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This trip meets at the Lakota Guides Main Office:
Lakota Guides Office:
411 Metcalf road
Avon CO 81620 (970) 845-7238
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This trip meets at the Mesa Verde Inn in Cortez, CO:
640 S Broadway
Cortez, CO 81321, USA
(800) 858-6808
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Directions:
Cortez, Colorado is located in the southwest corner of the state at the junction of U.S. Highway 491 and U.S. Highway 160.
Your Salt River Rafting trip will meet here.
Primitive Rd
Whiteriver, AZ 85941