Group white water rafting
Vote for C Lazy U Ranch in the USA Today Readers Choice Awards

Off-Ranch Activities

The C Lazy U dude ranch sits in some of Colorado’s most beautiful country. With the ranch as your home base, you have access to a huge variety of outdoor Colorado activities like white water rafting, mountain climbing, hot air ballooning, and more. Nearby are some of the area’s best golf courses too.

Our Ranch Concierge is happy to help you book excursions to complement your horseback riding vacation or Colorado family vacation at the C Lazy U Ranch. With our intimate knowledge of the surrounding area we can recommend a wide variety of colorful off-ranch activities to make your Colorado ranch vacation complete.

Bull rider trying to stay on a bull during a local rodeo

Local Rodeos

The older teens go on “field trips” into town for local rodeos with C Lazy U counselor supervision. The whole family will find the rodeos in Granby great entertainment as well if you choose to venture off the ranch. Ask the Ranch Concierge for the local rodeo schedules and locations.

Group white water rafting

White Water Rafting

If you are up for an adventure on water, go Colorado white water rafting! We will be happy to make reservations for you and your family and friends. Choose a full or half day on the Colorado River or Clear Creek River. The Ranch Concierge can provide you details and pricing and make your arrangements. Rafting is available Monday through Sunday (June -Labor Day Weekend).

Hot air balloons float in a deep blue sky

Hot Air Ballooning

Go ballooning high above the Rocky Mountains with local hot air balloon tour operators! The balloon tours cater to individuals, couples, families, and large groups with a balloon fleet that comfortably carries up to 10 passengers per balloon. Their mountain flying experts are FAA Commercial pilots, ensuring a safe, quality flight. All flights are celebrated with a traditional champagne toast: a 200-year old tradition. Flights are available Monday through Sunday and follow the sunrise schedule. All ages can enjoy this unique experience. Please contact the Ranch Concierge for pricing. Refunds are given with 72 hours’ notice. The Ranch Concierge can provide more details and help you sign up.

Note: C Lazy U Ranch is not affiliated with 3rd party vendors. All outside vendors are independent of the Ranch.

Share with your network:
Back to Top

Ranch Blog

Planning a vacation that works for everyone — grandparents, parents, teens, toddlers, step-siblings, in-laws, chosen family — can feel like trying to saddle a horse that’s never known a rider. Everyone wants something different. Everyone has different energy levels. And no one wants to be the reason the trip feels stressful instead of meaningful. That’s…

Continue Reading

From the Horse's Mouth

I'm still blissed out after our weekend at the ranch. Philip and I have traveled all over the state and truly, it was one of the best trips we've ever had. Thanks so much for extending the experience to us. Although ranch stays are trending and there are so many options in Colorado, I don't think I really understood the allure until visiting for myself. For one, I'm so glad we went in the wintertime. In chatting with the staff (who were all fabulous — service was a big stand-out feature), I got the impression that January-March is a quiet season. But man, are people missing out. We saw so much wildlife, enjoyed guided experiences with such intimate groups, and had a level of privacy I've never come across at an all-inclusive resort. The activities were abundant, the facilities and rental gear were high quality, and the food! The wine pairing dinner was an unexpected surprise and again, so intimate and enjoyable. The whole experience was such a treat. Thank you again. High praise all around. There's really so much to love about the destination.

~ Abigail B., 01-24-2025

Read More Reviews

View All Awards