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 Sol Vista ski area to the south and range after range of mountains in all directions.

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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!

Tabernash Area Attractions

• Winter Park Ski Resort – Over the decades, many Colorado residents enjoyed learning how to ski and snowboard in this extremely beautiful area. The city of Winter Park is located a short distance away. The famous Mary Jane is one of three mountain peaks in the area and is known for the moguls, tree skiing and difficult terrain.  In addition to being close by Denver, and extremely popular, Winter Park is very proud of the fact that they receive more annual snowfall than any other ski area in Colorado. From beginners to advanced and professionals, Winter Park is a wonderful place to enjoy alpine skiing!
• Cozens Ranch House Museum “is one of the oldest homesteads in the Fraser Valley. Throughout the house now you will find photographs of the Cozens family and early life in the Fraser valley. Original wallpaper and carpet pieces in the main house are combined with family and antique items to help history come alive.” For more information call 970-725-3939
• The Grand Park Community Recreation Center – This brand new recreation facility opened on December 18, 2010. The rec center features water activities that include; 2 pools, an indoor waterslide, a lazy river leisure pool, and a lap pool. The center had a fully equipped gymnasium with elevated running track. There is a Cardio and Aerobics Fitness area on the second floor that features the latest fitness equipment and a aerobics room that has windows looking out to the expansive views west of the recreation center. Other features include; Climbing wall area, a gymnastics room with trampoline pit, large locker rooms, a sauna, a children’s observation room and playground.
• Rocky Mountain National Park - “This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides visitors with opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.”
• Lake Granby – Granby Lake can get up to 221 feet deep and has 40 miles of shoreline. Granby Lake is great for fishing, boating, water skiing and picnicking and camping.
• Meadow Creek Reservoir - This scenic Colorado reservoir is located in a remote part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Just outside the western boundary of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, the lake sits at an elevation of 9.900 ft.
• Willow Creek Reservoir – Willow Creek Reservoir is a large lake located about five miles north of Granby. Most of the shoreline is accessible by vehicle or hiking for fishing. However, because of its size, it is usually fished by boat. There is a boat launch ramp and Forest Service campground on the south shore of the reservoir. The reservoir contains Rainbow and Cutthroat trout, Kokanee salmon, and suckers.
• Colorado River – The river begins as snowmelt in the Rocky Mountains. The snowmelt travels through a series of tributaries into the river, which winds its way south for 1,400 miles and empties into the Gulf of California. More water is exported from the Colorado River’s basin than any other river basin worldwide.
• Arapaho National Recreation Area and National Forest - Welcome to the Arapaho National Recreation Area (ANRA) – a 36,000 acre scenic water wonderland in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. The ANRA was established by Congress in 1978 and contains five major lakes: Lake Granby, Shadow Mountain Lake, Monarch Lake, Willow Creek Reservoir and Meadow Creek Reservoir. Grand Lake, adjacent to the ANRA, with its deep, clear blue waters, is the largest natural lake in Colorado. Together, the lakes and reservoirs are often referred to as the “Great Lakes of Colorado”.
• Pole Creek Golf Course – Elevate your golf game and your spirit. Pole Creek Golf Club is everything a Colorado mountain golf course should be. Stunning alpine views, drastic elevation changes, cool clear mountain air and the right amount of quiet and solitude make Pole Creek a Colorado classic.

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