Local Activities
Adventure awaits in Buena Vista, where the Arkansas River rushes through towering 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks and endless outdoor adventure surrounds you.
ATV Adventures
Rocky Mountain Adventure Rentals
12985 US Hwy 24/285
Buena Vista, CO 81211, USA
- (719) 966-5233
Whitewater Rafting
Wilderness Aware Rafting
12600 Hwy 24 & 285
Buena Vista, CO 81211
- 719-395-2112
Mining Museum
National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum
120 W. 9th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
- 719-486-1229
Leadville Train
Leadville Southern Railroad
326 E 7th Street
Leadville, CO 80461
- 719-486-3936
Horseback Riding
Colorado Adventures
12600 Hwy 24 & 285
Buena Vista, CO 81211
- 719-395-2112
Zipline Tours
Colorado Adventures
12600 Hwy 24 & 285
Buena Vista, CO 81211
- 719-395-2112
Take a Hike
Out & Back
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3 Miles
Harvard Lakes Trail is a moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Buena Vista, Colorado that features a beautiful apline lake. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs and horses are also able to...
Out & Back
Difficulty: Beginner
Length: 12 miles
This trail passes by the turn-of-the-century ghost resort of Interlaken. This is a popular non-motorized multiple-use trail, expect to see mountain bikers, runners, anglers and other hikers. Getting there: From the traffic light at 6th St. and Harrison Avenue, follow Highway 24 south for approximately...
Loop with many options
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 1.3 miles
The Barbara Whipple Trail is named after a local artist and is accessible from the Buena Vista River Park Bridge, the Midland Railroad and Four Mile Trails, the Arkansas River Trail and the Whitewater Trail. From the traffic light in Buena Vista, take Main Street...