(Photo: Brett Buckles hikes alongside Pristine Lake near the Continental Divide Trail. Courtesy of Noah Wetzel.)

Featured in the Steamboat Springs Visitors' Guide Summer 2024. 

Steamboat Springs, CO - The Continental Divide Trail, stretching 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide, is the longest thru-hike in what’s known to hardcore hikers as the “Triple Crown.” It surpasses the Appalachian Trail by 1,000 miles and the Pacific Crest Trail by 500 miles. Steamboat Springs is officially designated a CDT Gateway Community, recognized for not only promoting awareness and stewardship of the trail, but also creating a welcoming environment for its hikers that pass through. 

If you happen to be one of the adventurous few calling the CDT home this summer, be sure to take advantage of all the amenities Steamboat has to offer. Stop by the Steamboat Springs Visitor Center to sign a guest book and receive a free Pact Lite kit to help you dispose of your waste responsibly when you get back on trail. If your gear has seen better days and you need some upgrades or repairs, utilize Steamboat’s free bus service to get to BAP, Ski Haus or Christy Sports. 

Old Town Hot Springs is a must for a good soak, shower or massage (or all three!). Located downtown, Old Town Hot Springs has been a staple of the community since it first became of use hundreds of years ago. 

Don’t forget about the Yampa River, home to tubing, paddleboarding, kayaking and world-class fly fishing. Once you’ve gotten your fill of activities for the day, enjoy one of our many different restaurants and bars – from burgers to pizza to wings, town is plentiful with options.