Montrose Colorado
Montrose Colorado
Overview
The old way of the west still prevails here, but amid its gritty cowboy appearance opportunities abound to choose your own adventure on the diverse terrain outside of town.
Location
Montrose is located directly east of the Colorado Rockies in the Uncompahgre Valley. Denver is 260 miles to the northeast, and Telluride 60 miles to the south.
Service/Amenities
Montrose has everything from a Super Wal-Mart to health food stores, budget motels to river-side cabins, and fast food to steak houses.
Activities
Montrose provides a great backdrop for any biker, boater, skier, backpacker, or fisherman. If you like outdoor adventures, you can find some fun in and around Montrose. Try dropping a lure into the Gunnison River or one of many area lakes.
An aquatic center (25 Colorado Ave) and 15,000-square-foot skate park (540 S. Rio Grande Ave behind the ball fields) are also worth taking a look at.
Attractions
Montrose sits on the fringe of Black Canyon National Park and its lengthy mountain vistas, sheer cliffs and network of rivers and lakes. Black Canyon offers expert rock climbing and rafting, and novice hiking trails start from both ends of the canyon. The park is 15 miles east of Montrose and is $15 for adults but free for children 16 and under. Make sure to swing into the Museum of the Mountain West in Montrose as well.
- Montrose is worth a trip for its plentiful ammenities and frontier atmosphere.
- The Black Canyon National Park offers expert rock climbing and rafting in addition to novice hiking trails that skirt sheer cliffs and narrow canyons.
- The Gunnison River is a well-known destination for fly fishermen.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Our hotel offers a fully equipped business center, fitness center, spa, pool, and comfortable rooms.
Rocky Mountain Rental Retreats
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Peaceful Sunny Ski/Golf, Walk In/Ski Home 2 bed/2b condo in the Mt. Village/Meadows available for Sale By Owner or a long term rental (1.5 years plus)
All Points Transit
All Points Transit currently offers trips from Montrose, Delta and the West End about up to two times per month. Check out our schedule!
Best Western Red Arrow
12 miles from Black Canyon National Monument, this Best Western hotel features a fitness center and complimentary breakfast.
Black Canyon Jet Center
A full service FBO at Montrose County Airport in Historic Montrose Colorado.
Montrose Black Canyon Golf Club
Enjoy beautiful views of San Juan Mountains and the Black Canyon National Park while you golf!
Montrose RV Resort
An RV resort community minutes from Montrose, with hot tubs, heated pool, laundry, even a gift shop.
Montrose Recreation District
Offers indoor and outdoor sports and recreational programs for all ages.
Motel 6 - Montrose
Affordable rates & a convenient location close to Montrose shopping, restaurants & airport.
The Links at Cobble Creek
Located amid the majestic Rockies, a premier golf community offering access to world-class fishing, skiing, golfing and more.
