Montrose Vacation Rentals

From December to April, Montrose is a snowmobiler’s paradise. Hundreds of miles of alpine splendor are yours for exploring. Area outfitters offer rentals. Soar through Black Mesa’s hundred of miles and take in the sights and scents of the spruce and pine forests along the ride. Grand Mesa sets you up with one of the world’s largest flat-topped mountains. Uncompahgre Plateau’s 1.5 million acres means you’ll never take the same ride twice.

Don’t hang up your bike just because the snow falls! Fat tire biking is a trend that’s here to stay and Montrose’s trails weave through forests and waterfalls. Buzzard Gulch’s singletrack and proximity means a shorter ride and overnight tours feature all the thrills by moonlight. The Uncompahgre Plateau is another must-see destination. Montrose retailers offer rentals to get you on the trails.

Winter’s arrival turns many of Montrose’s biking and hiking trails into snowy paths perfect for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Rent snowshoes and cross country skis from the town’s outfitters and then set off! Explore Black Canyon National Park or enjoy the closed-to-traffic South Rim Drive when skis replace cars. Guided tours are also available.

Gandalf’s Beard, Shadowfax, 268, and Curecanti Monster? Alone you might think they’re the latest Hollywood villains or even racehorse names, but they’re just a handful of ice climbing routes near Montrose. This daredevil sport is right at home in a town where the winter temps consistently stay colder than 32 degrees. Grab the crampons and ax and scale the Ouray Ice Park where ice farmers create giant ice walls for scaling.

Spend a few hours or even a whole day browsing downtown Montrose where old and new blend seamlessly. From designer boutiques to specialty shops, retailers offer a unique finds, sporting goods, apparel, and artisan goods for all tastes and budgets.

A quiet table for two or a large table brimming over with delicacies for your whole group–whatever culinary experience is on the menu, Montrose’s dining scene has it. Tacos or Thai, BBQ to breakfast, Montrose’s dining tempts locals and visitors alike with everything from quick bites to fine dining.

Step into the Montrose Center for the Arts. Maybe you’ll walk out with a piece created by a local artist to remind you of your stay and make your life more beautiful. Educational programs, entertainment, and workshops bring you closer to the art scene. Be sure to check out other galleries around town!

Multi-day backpacking trips or easy explorations–Montrose’s trails are some of the West’s best. If you venture into the wild, be prepared with and check the weather. Choose from one of the many Gunnison River hikes ranging from easy to strenuous. Black Canyon National Park obviously offers some of the most majestic trails around and Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre’s mountain offerings include aspens, wildflowers, and flowing streams.

See what’s biting at area lakes, canyon pools, rivers, and reservoirs. Brown cutthroat, brook trout, rainbow trout, and even kokanee salmon draw in anglers eager to reel them in. Local guides and shops have everything you need to cast your line. Set out on your own or check out one of the guided fishing tours to find the best spots.

Whether your tastes run to mini-golf or 18 holes, Montrose tees up multiple options. The San Juan Mountains set the scene at The Links at Cobble Creek where golfers not only will love the snow-capped mountains but also its links-style golfing. Black Canyon Golf Courses features a front nine park-style course and back-nine links style course. Test your game at The Bridges, a par-71 gem. Bring your clubs!

Bring your swimsuit and sense of adventure to Montrose Water Sports Park. Located a few minutes from Main Street, this water-lovers playground houses ADA-accessible put-in and take-out ramps, six drop structures, and a beach area for cooling off. Is river surfing on your bucket list? Here’s your chance to cross it off. Rent a stand-up paddleboard or grab the kayak for maximum water fun.

Gear up and explore Montrose’s three geographic areas popular with mountain bikers. The Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area–or the Adobes–lays out trails during spring and fall with many options (just avoid this area if it rains). Dry Creek Area is a spring and fall favorite. The Uncompahgre Plateau’s summer and early fall riding season rewards bikers with easy, intermediate, and hard trails.

If you ride though an alpine meadow lined with craggy mountains and downy pines, you can almost bring Colorado’s Old West into the present. Montrose has multiple areas to explore on horseback, including Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, National Forest Lands, the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area, and sections of Black Canyon National Park.

Come in the spring and let the snow melt carry you to a new adventure. Rivers, lakes, reservoirs beckon rafters and kayakers to their waters. Not for the inexperienced riders, make sure to check weather forecasts and be prepared as you take to the waters.

Gas up and head out for some of the country’s most majestic roads. Let the rambling pine forests and mountain peaks put on their show when you explore by car. Popular rides include the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway, Bachelor Historic Loop, Grand Mesa Byway, San Juan Skyway, Silver Thread Scenic Byway, Trail of the Ancients, Unaweep/Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway, and the West Elk Loop.

Wild Colorado–it’s not just a place lost to history. Montrose’s proximity to Curecanti, the Gunnison Gorge, and Silver Jack Reservoir, and the awe-inspiring Black Canyon National Park let you set out and feel like you’re walking out of the 21st century. Craggy peaks, emerald mountains, and shimmering waters add to this nature paradise.

The Gunnison River’s stream has created a 2,700-foot fissure in the Earth at Black Canyon National Park. Second only to the Grand Canyon for depth, this gorge was carved by ancient volcanoes. Off-the-beaten path gems include The Painted Wall, Warner Point Trail, and South Point Drive. This is a majestic park to explore, but it’s a wild and rugged landscape.