Top 7 Summer Activities in Beaver Creek

The snow is melting, and everywhere you look, little pops of green are beginning to dot the Colorado landscape. Summer is on the horizon, and with it comes the promise of warmer weather, longer days, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventures. From world-class fly fishing and gorgeous landscapes for hiking and biking to festivals, fairs, and performances by top entertainers, there’s never been a better place to escape for your summer vacation. As you trade in your skis and snowboards for mountain bikes, fishing rods, and hiking boots, we at Elevation Accommodations are giving you the inside scoop on the top 7 summer activities in Beaver Creek!

1. Fly Fishing 

If you’re looking for endless options for unlimited fishing adventures, look no further than Beaver Creek! The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Service keeps the Beaver Creek Reservoir stocked regularly, ensuring excellent fishing conditions, and the Elevation Accommodations concierge team will treat you to an unforgettable experience on our legendary waters. From the Vail Valley and beyond, our guides will take the guesswork out of your planning, selecting the perfect waters based on your preference, experience level, and current hatches.

2. Hiking

We have you covered if you want to explore Beaver Creek on foot this summer. There are a number of hiking trails throughout the Vail Valley that will provide breathtaking views and limitless opportunities for you to adventure through the vast Colorado expanses. Here are three trails we recommend, though there are many more to choose from.

• Beaver Lake Trail: This 6.6-mile trail wanders through Aspen groves and wildflowers and leads you by cascading waters, ending at picturesque Beaver Lake.
• Eagle Vail Trail: This 5.2-mile trail takes about two and a half hours to complete. Part of the trail enters the Holy Cross Wilderness and offers an excellent opportunity to see some of Colorado’s wildlife.
• Village to Village Trail: Connecting Beaver Creek to Bachelor Gulch, this 12.3-mile out-and-back trail has many intersecting paths, allowing you to customize your route through beautiful meadows and woods.

3. Turtle Tubing

While Colorado is an adventurer’s paradise, sometimes you must relax and let life’s worries float away. When you book this excursion with our team, we’ll schedule everything, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy a beautiful summer day floating down a lazy river. With multiple tours to choose from, tube rentals, and shuttle buses, you’re guaranteed to have a blast enjoying nature’s water park at Turtle Tubing. This Beaver Creek summer activity is perfect for families with children two years and up, friend groups, or for those just looking for a new way to spend a day exploring Colorado.

4. White Water Rafting  

For the adrenaline junkies who find tubing too slow, you can venture out on the rapids for a day of excitement you’ll never forget. Brave the rugged Arkansas or Colorado rivers, or opt for a more calm trip down the Eagle. Every trip is unique in its level of difficulty, variety of rapids, and type of scenery and location. When you let Elevation Accommodations handle the booking, we guarantee you’ll have a world-class rafting guide. We’ll work with you to pick the whitewater rafting tour that fits your experience level and desired difficulty.

5. Hot Air Balloon Rides

See Beaver Creek like never before when you take a hot air balloon ride over the beautiful Eagle River Valley. On your 60 to 75-minute ride, you’ll ascend several thousand feet into the bright blue skies, where you’ll get 360-degree views of the Rockies in all their summertime splendor. This is a perfect activity for the whole family and will give you memories that will last a lifetime. On your hot air balloon adventure, wear closed-toe shoes and dress in light layers, as the weather can be quite chilly when you’re on the ride.

6. Mountain Biking

Biking in the Valley is a favorite pastime for locals and visitors alike. From a leisurely day on the Vail Pass to extreme downhill mountain biking and everything in between, our area has trails and paths to keep you entertained from sunrise to sunset. Take advantage of the lift service available when you stay at an Elevation Accommodations vacation rental this summer and get a fast pass to the good stuff. We’ll even arrange your setup and have it delivered to your rental before arrival! Be sure to ask our concierge team about discounted prices when booking your whole trip or for a large group!

7. Attend a Summertime Festival or Event

Everyone knows about Colorado skiing, but few understand the magic of a mountain town summer vacation. With the crowds substantially lightened from winter, Beaver Creek and the surrounding areas offer limitless opportunities to feel like a local as you partake in some of our favorite annual events.

• GoPro Mountain Games – The GoPro Mountain Games are the country’s most celebrated festival of adventure sports, art, and music, and they’re returning to Vail for their 21st birthday! This event is free to spectate and features events like the DockDogs Outdoor Big Air competition, rock wall climbing, and freestyle whitewater kayaking, to name a few. Join us June 8-11 for this awesome summer activity just minutes from Beaver Creek!
• Eagle County Fair and Rodeo- Celebrate the 84th annual Eagle County Rodeo July 24-29. With non-stop entertainment, including The Freedom Riders Drill Team, Mutton Bustin’, carnival rides, rodeo clowns, and professional rodeo contestants competing in rough stock and timed events, this treasured Beaver Creek summer activity will be fun for your whole group.
• Vail Valley Brew-Au- What’s better than a brew fest? A brew fest mixed with a luau, of course! Join the fun Saturday, August 19th, for unlimited samples of craft beers, seltzers, and ciders in a souvenir sampling glass. There will be live music, food trucks, and activities for the kiddos. Sample 40+ of the best brews across Colorado this summer.

These are just a few of the excellent summer activities in Beaver Creek you can expect! You can also check out the calendar of events at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, as they have a full roster of impeccable entertainers coming to the area this year. Don't forget to look at Elevation Accommodations' complete list of summer activities!

Stay in Style at Holden Road

After a day of fishing, hiking, or exploring one of Beaver Creek’s summer events, you’ll want a comfortable and luxurious place to rest and relax. When you book 285 Holden Road, you’ll get just that. This private home has impeccable views overlooking the Beaver Creek private golf course and Avon Valley. With expansive living space, you can comfortably accommodate 12 guests. Featuring panoramic views, two kitchens, a wrap-around porch, 24’ ceilings, and warm, plush, comfortable furnishings, this will feel like a home away from home. Now through October 31, get 10% off your stay using code tenoffsummer! Book direct today and enjoy the limitless Beaver Creek Summer Activities.