Fly Fishing

Fishing with a View

 

With miles of creeks, beaver ponds, and hidden lakes, the Ashcroft Valley is a trout fisherman’s heaven. Book a guide to hook your first fish, or show you all the secret spots. Guides provide all the necessary equipment, just bring your sunscreen and all fishers must have a valid colorado fishing license. All fishing is catch and release only. Call 970-925-1044 to book, and scroll down for pricing information.

HorseBack Riding

Cowboy for a Day

Experience the Castle Creek Valley on horseback. A genuine Colorado cowboy leads your group through the vast aspen meadows as you wind your way to the restaurant for lunch. A truly beautiful way to see the history of the valley, and turn your lunch into an unforgettable experience. Tours leave from the King Cabin at the Ashcroft Ghost town and last approximately 1 hour to the restaurant and 1 hour back to your starting point. Prices include the Prix-Fixe Lunch at the Cookhouse. Call for information or email nnieslanik@gmail.com. Scroll down for pricing information.

Guided Hikes with ACES

Experience the Flora & Fauna

Curious about the local Flora and Fauna of the upper Castle Creek Valley? Book a guided tour with one of Aspen Center for Environmental Studies experienced naturalists. The hikes depart from the Catto Center at Toklat, and take visitors through the historic Ashcroft Ghost town, before following the stunning Castle Creek river through Aspen Groves, coniferous forests, and wild flower meadows, taking in the wildlife, the history, and the flora. Tours end with either an A La Carte Lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse, or choose to order a Picnic to bring and picnic in one of the stunning meadows at the base of the Elk Mountains. Reservations can be made by called A.C.E.S. at 970-925-5756.