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.
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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
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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.
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Ashcroft Adventures
Ashcroft Fly Fishing Adventures
Summer: Rates and Programs
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Ashcroft Fly Fishing Adventures
Guided fly fishing adventures, a Gold medal experience, with over 5 miles of river, beaver ponds, stocked private ponds.
Morning Glory Fly Fishing Tour
Meet between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.
$250 for first person; add guests for $175 per person + 20% gratuity
Optional $45/person prix fixe Lunch at Pine Creek Cookhouse after
Evening Hatch Fly Fishing Tour
Meet at 5pm
Optional $45/person prix fixe lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse before at 3:00pm.
$250 for first person; add guests for $175 per person + 20% gratuity
Full-Day Fly Fishing Tour
Full day times are flexible based on 8 hours
Optional lunch and dinner al-la-carte at the Pine Creek Cookhouse
$450 for one person; add guests for $225 per person
Pricing
Pricing includes guide and equipment
Reservations
Call Pine Creek Cookhouse (970) 925-1044
info@pinecreekcookhouse.com
Horseback Reservations
Contact Nate Nieslanik
970-987-1395 or nnieslanik@gmail.com
Ashcroft Horseback Adventures
2 Hour Horse Back ride, includes guide, 3 course lunch, does not include beverages or service charge.
Morning Tour
Meet at 10:30 a.m.
Prix-Fixe 3 course lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse Included
$350 per person, $275, kids under 12 + tax and 20% gratuity
Afternoon Tour
Meet at 12:30 p.m.
Prix-Fixe 3 course lunch at the Pine Creek Cookhouse Included
$350 per person, $275, kids under 12 + tax and 20% gratuity
Full-Day Horseback Tour
Full day times are flexible based on 8 hours
Optional al-la-carte meal at the Pine Creek Cookhouse
Call for pricing and information and availability
Pricing
Pricing includes guide and equipment
Reservations
Call Pine Creek Cookhouse (970) 925-1044
For Horseback riding Contact Nate Nieslanik at 970-987-1395 or nnieslanik@gmail.com
Guided Hike to Lunch
Guided Hike to the Pine Creek Cookhouse
Hike along the River Run Trail – a stunning hike through the Ashcroft Valley
Suitable for all ages
Al-la-carte dining at the Pine Creek Cookhouse
Call ACES (www.AspenNature.org) for reservations and rates at (970) 925-5756
All tours meet at Ashcroft Adventure Center: 11399 Castle Creek Road (Across from the Ashcroft Ghost Town)
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Ashcroft Adventures
Guided Hike to Lunch or Dinner
Experience Aspen : Ashcroft Ghost Town to the Pine Creek Cookhouse