Tabernash Colorado
Tabernash, Colorado is a very small rural community in the Fraser Valley between Winter Park and Granby in Grand County. With only a couple hundred residents, the town doesn’t take long to see, but what a beautiful location and view! The Fraser Valley is known for its “Ice Box” temperatures in the winter and the beauty of spring and summer wildflowers. Autumn colors in this area encompass the green, orange and yellow of quaking Aspen trees and layers of the deep green and blue of Pine. It provides a wonderful landscape with views all the way to SolVista Basin Ski area to the south and range after range of mountains in all directions.
More Tabernash Town Facts
| Region: Northwest | County: Grand | |
| Latitude: 39.9935977 | Longitude: -105.8430661 | Elevation: 8,333 ft (2,540 m) |
Because Tabernash is in close proximity to everything in the Fraser Valley, there are many opportunities for shopping, dining and entertainment. The Pole Creek golf course, less than 1 mile from Tabernash, hosts activities year round like the “Full Moon Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski” event for example. Outdoor recreation is easy to find in Tabernash, and runners, bikers, hikers and more enjoy the trails provided through the Valley. The same trails are used for cross country skiers, snowshoeing, and Nordic fun in wintertime. Horseback riding, sleigh rides, skiing, snowboarding, a nearby Skate Park and even a movie theater are some activities you may enjoy.
If you enjoy trains, the Rio Grande railroad comes through the Fraser Valley and the train can be seen behind the lumber mill in Tabernash. It’s a charming sight and sound to see the train coming through and winding into the distance. Interested in a little fishing? Follow the Forest Access sign at the west end of town to the parking area. Follow the trail to the mouth of the Fraser Canyon and then walk along the train tracks into the canyon…watch out for the trains, there isn’t much room between you and the trains once you get into the canyon! Once inside the canyon you can drop down the steep incline to the Fraser River at the bottom. It’s not an easy trek, but the fishing, especially during certain times of the year, make it well worth the effort. If you continue to follow the river and train tracks, you’ll come out on the Granby side of the canyon. This is no trip for a recreational fisher though, the effort required to enjoy this unique fishing experience requires the dedication of a true fishing enthusiast!
