Soar Above The Leaves in A Hot Air Balloon (Steamboat Springs): Offering stunning views of the Steamboat Springs area, the Flat Top Mountain and Hahn’s Peak, an inactive volcano, Wild West Adventures in Steamboat offers incredible fall hot air balloon rides. Hike the World’s Largest Flat-Top Mountain (Grand Junction): Among Grand Junction’s spectacular red cliffs and winding canyons, visitors can marvel at the 11,000-foot Grand Mesa, the world’s largest flat-top mountain, which boasts more than 300 lakes. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, America’s highest railway, takes guests up Pikes Peak topping off at a height of 14,115 feet and offering stunning Colorado mountain views and some of the country’s best fall foliage landscapes. This deep blue jewel is rich with trout, and the area’ best kept secret is that fall is the best time of year to go fishing, as fewer anglers are out and fish begin to bulk up for the winter.
Fish at Lake San Cristobal (Lake City): Enjoy the states second largest natural lake against the backdrop of vibrant aspen trees. Rocky Mountaineer recently extended it’s 2023 All Aboard Promotion, in which travellers can save $1080 AUD per couple on qualifying bookings with select travel dates in 2023, bookings to be made before 30 September 2022 (valid on packages and rail only through travel agents or online).
Traverse the Rockies to the Red Rocks with Rocky Mountaineer: About to complete its first full season, the Rocky Mountaineer’s only U.S. route, between Denver and Moab, offers passengers premier seats for experiencing Fall colours across landscapes that are otherwise not accessible.
Get a cliff ledge view on a Via Ferrata adventure: Climb cliff walls on a guided Via Ferrata experience for the best views across
Via Ferrata in Telluride, credit Roberto Serrini, Get Lost Magazine
the treetops. At 350,000 acres, the Mesa is graced with deep forests of aspens set against Colorado pine, spruce and fir and offers breathtaking ranges of fall colours. Tucked into one of the most beautiful and accessible parts of the Rocky Mountains, Snowmass is the launching pad for accessing over 75 miles of ultra-scenic mountain biking and road cycling surrounded by brilliant gold aspen leaves. After a long day out on the water, visitors can head to the south end of the lake, in the Red Gulch Day Use Area, for dynamic views. The following day, passengers can enjoy the spectacle of the autumnal mountain landscape changing to red rock as the Silver Leaf train service approaches the Utah border. Starting in Denver, the route passes Winter Park ski town and follows the Rocky Mountains to its overnight stop, Glenwood Springs, home to the largest hot spring pool in the world. Crag Crest Trail offers a high alpine hike atop the spine of the Mesa, perfect for fall colour viewing.
Ride the Rails to the Top of Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs): What’s better than a view from the top? Early morning flights include a champagne ceremony after the flight and a personalised flight certificate. The destination surrounding Roaring Fork Valley is an International Mountain Bicycling Association designated IMBA Gold-Level Ride Center.
