October 2020 proof - The Castle Pines Connection

Volume 12, Number 10
Salida: Heart of the Rockies
Southwest of Castle Pines, along the Arkansas River, lies a small mountain town where its peacefulness adds to its historic western charm. Mild climate, gorgeous scenery and its large concentration of 14ers truly de nes Salida, the “Heart of the Rockies.”
Article and photo by Julie Matuszewski; photos by Lynn Zahorik
Nestled in the middle of Colorado is the town of Salida. Known as the “Heart of the Rockies,” this small mountain town attracts visitors with its charm and year-round outdoor life. Its appeal comes without all of the hustle and bustle of a popular mountain resort or the I-70 traf c. Offering world- class y shing on the Arkansas River, whitewater rafting and the highest concentration of 14ers in Colorado, Salida is an outdoor paradise with a mild climate – making it the perfect play and staycation destination in Colorado any month of the year.
Castle Pines residents Steve and Stephanie Hron invested in Salida property years ago, as they too were attracted to the town’s charm, and all it had to offer. Stephanie said, “It’s our little slice of ‘Mayberry’ and our home away from home.”
With the foliage changing vibrant colors, fall is a beautiful time to hike one of the many trails Chafee County has to offer. Brown’s Canyon, Colorado’s newest national monument, is centered along the Arkansas River just outside of Salida and offers
more than 21,000 acres of breathtaking views while backcountry hiking.
For high country mountain biking, the Arkansas Hills trails and the Methodist Mountain loop offer numerous mountain biking trails with some that begin in downtown Salida – a perfect way to view the changing scenery.
When temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, just 20 miles away from Salida is Monarch Ski Mountain. Monarch offers some of the best snow for skiers and snowboarders. The terrain is varied enough to appeal to skiers and riders at any level. There are several backcountry trails in the surrounding area for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling as well. The perfect ending to a full day on the slopes is a relaxing soak at Salida Hot Springs Pool, the largest indoor hot springs facility in the country.
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