The Lifestyle
This is the base camp for the adventure called Colorado.
Salida is a world renowned center of art and outdoor recreation and is home to several arts festivals like the Salida Artwalk. The old Salida Steamplant now plays host to a theatre series and a full line up of concerts with national acts routinely making appearances. Salida has been recognized nationally as a burgeoning arts scene. Please click here to view the Denver Post's recent Business Section cover article about 'Salida's Renaissance'.
Located in the Upper Arkansas River Valley, Salida is considered the "Heart of the Rockies" with 15 peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation. The Arkansas River is a gem with its gold medal fishing water and the most popular whitewater rafting in the country.
Centered in the middle of Colorado Ski Country, great skiing is right out your back door. Home & Garden Television recently profiled the best places to live in the U.S. From the Atlantic to the Pacific, HGTV and Outside Magazine ranked Salida as one of the top ten places to live in the entire country. US News & World Report also recently listed Salida as one of the best, still affordable places to live in the US.
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Salida
Salida is located in South Central Colorado and is considered the "Heart of the Rockies", situated between the 14,000-foot Sawatch Range, and the Magestic Sangre De Cristo Range. The Arkansas River provides year-round gold medal fishing, and is a great river for 'mild' to 'wild' river rafting and kyaking. Trailside Estates is perfectly situated for all of the recreational opportunities that the Colorado Mountains have to offer.
 The turn of the century neighborhoods throughout Salida have long been admired for their strong character, quality architecture, and rich streetscapes. The homes in Trailside Estates will continue this tradition.
Salida has been recognized nationally as a burgeoning arts scene. Just a few minutes in transit on the Salida Trail will bring you to historic downtown Salida to enjoy dining and a night out. Since Salida is only 2.5 hours from major metropolitan cities like Denver and Colorado Springs, the conveniences of the city are not far away.
 In the late 19th century, Salida was a major hub for railroad activity. Lines ran north, south, east, and west with freight destined for new mining camps.
Today, Salida is a world renowned center for art and outdoor recreation and was recently named one of the top ten places to live in the entire country by Home & Garden Television.
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Recreational Opportunities
Whitewater Rafting on the Arkansas River
 With over 80 river rafting outfitters in the Arkansas River Valley you will find the perfect adventure. Trips include 1/2 day, full day, and multi-day trips. Private boaters are welcome to enjoy the "Ark" without a special permit. Three of the marquis trips are The Numbers, Brown's Canyon, and the Royal Gorge.
- allaboutrivers.com - portal website for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Includes lists of outfitters, maps, videos, and photos.
- Arkansas River Trust - The Arkansas River Trust strives to promote and enhance river related values in the Upper Arkansas Valley.
- Annual FIB Ark - Whitewater Festival - Watch as some of the top whitewater sports stars from around the world take on the mighty Arkansas.
Salida Golf Club
 Located just down the street from Trailside Estates is a beautiful nine-hole course that is well known for its mountain views and well-maintained greens. The Salida Golf Club offers a restaurant and bar, a PGA professional and tournaments. Come play where there is 300 days of sunshine!
Alpine and Cross Country Skiing
 Monarch Ski and Snowboard Area is just 20 minutes from Salida. Just out your back door....literally....there are many opportunites for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Popular areas include Old Monarch Pass, the area around Fooses Creek, and the North Fork of the Arkansas River valley.
- Monarch Ski & Snowboard Resort - Situated in the San Isabel National Forest high up on the Continental Divide, Monarch receives more than 350" of soft dry snow annually. There are plenty of groomed cruising runs as well as steeps, bumps, and glade skiing.
Miles of Snowmobile Trails
 High altitude passes are abundant in these mountains which provide excellent snowmobiling in the winter. Guided and unguided trips are available.
Hot Springs Resorts
 Hot water right out of the depths of the earth abounds in the "Heart of the Rockies". These local resorts are all within 40 minutes of Salida.
- Salida Hot Springs Pool - Located just down the street from Trailside Estates. Natural, hot, mineral water from the source originally enjoyed by the Ute Indians.
- Mount Princeton Hot Spring Resort - Creekside pools along with swimming/soaking pool.
- Cottonwood Hot Springs - Four pools to soak comfortably. Lots of therapies available to take your mind off your troubles.
- Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa - At an elevation of 7700 feet on the valley floor, these pools offer spectacular views of the 14,000-ft. peaks of the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness to the east.
Abundant Mountain Biking
The most famous mountain bike trail in the Rockies is just 15 minutes from our property. The Monarch Crest Trail brings riders from around the world to "Ride the Divide". Other popular trails are the Colorado Trail and Rainbow Trail.
- Leadville Trail 100 Bike Race - America's Highest Mountain Bike Race. The entire course is above 9,000 feet and climbs to 12,600 feet.
- Annual Crest Crank - A Mountain Bike Fun Ride to help end domestic violence. Contact Alliance Against Domestic Abuse at aada@amigo.net or call 719-539-7347.
- Annual Banana Belt Bicycle Race - A 26-Mile Mountain Bike Race from downtown Salida to Hwy. 50 and up to the Rainbow Trail returning to Riverside Park. 1-877-772-5432.
- Absolute Bikes - Sales and Service in Central Colorado
Flyfishing on the Arkansas River
With 60 miles of river frontage on either side of Salida, you can always find your own spot to cast your line. Guide services and fly shops are available in Salida.
- Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) - The (AHRA) is a landmark cooperative effort of the U.S. BLM and Colorado State Parks. Through this partnership, visitors are provided with outstanding recreation opportunities and care for the natural resources of the Arkansas Valley.
- Ark Anglers - The Arkansas River's premier guide service and fly shops.
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