Salida (Colorado)

Annually, this four day festival welcomes all generations to a great time and positive vibe. National, International, and Olympic tryout competitions, mainly for river kayaks are the core of this festival; but a parade, a foot-race hill climb, a skate-bowl competition, a Hooligan race (locals goofy fun river race on anything Except a boat), a pancake breakfast, a carnival in Riverside Park, and more make FIBArk what it is today.

Salida Art Walk is an annual arts celebration in Colorado's largest historic district — downtown Salida, Colorado. Nationally known artists, sculptors, jewelers, and an ever-growing field of stimulating art and artists are available to the art enthusiast. Come and discover for yourself why Salida has been named one of the "100 Best Small Art Towns in America" by John Villani. Meet local world-class, and emerging artists during the festive artist receptions that will be taking place Saturday evening at many of the galleries.

A fun community day parade, culminating later in the evening with a community gathering along the Arkansas River in downtown Salida, to watch the fireworks show put on by the Fire Department atop 'S Mountain'. Casual and fun for any age group.

One of several bicycle races in the Salida area over each summer.

A fun week of mutton bustin, cutting horse competition, ropin, riding and just a great time at the County Fair. Typically the last week of July during the perfect weather and just one block north of main street in Poncha Springs (US-50). Other community events often occur the same week to allow visitors to experience a wide variety of fun and with the free admission, come and go as you please.

This is one of the premier singletrack (with option of a shuttle) rides in Colorado. With over 30 miles of mostly singletrack trails and all of the best scenery Colorado has to offer, this trail is a must for mountain bikers. As a shuttle ride, you will start in Monarch Pass and you'll climb about 2,300 feet (much of it above 11,000 feet) and you'll descent about 6,000 feet total. The first part of the ride is above treeline where you'll top out at about 11,960 feet and then begin the first major descent. For the hearty rider, starting in Poncha Springs and climbing Monarch Pass yourself, then returning via the Monarch Crest Trail is very popular loop. The use of the shuttle service from the High Valley Center in Poncha Springs to get up Monarch Pass is also very popular. More trail and shuttle information can be found here.