Best 78 things to do in Mancos, CO

Take a gentle 1-hour ride—ideal for beginners and kids ages 7+

Ride horseback privately with your group on a 2-hour trail

Ride high-elevation trails past a waterfall and mountain overlooks

Saddle up for forest trails and Hermosa Cliffs views

Ride mountain terrain to Castle Rock for Hermosa Valley and San Juan views

Traverse Chris Park trails and learn the area's history from the saddle

Ride the railroad into the Weminuche Wilderness, then explore the Colorado Trail on horseback

Paddle, picnic, and explore islands on a mountain lake near Durango

Paddle Electra Lake at your group’s pace with lunch and SUP instruction

Float the San Juan River on an 8-hour guided fly fishing trip (2 anglers per boat)

Float the San Juan River on a 4-hour guided fly fishing trip

Float the San Juan River at golden hour with a pro guide

Wade fish the San Juan River with an expert guide and all fly gear included

Wade the San Juan River with a guide and provided fly-fishing gear

Raft the Rio Grande Racecourse on a popular half-day run

Raft the Rio Grande’s Lower Gorge with Class I–III rapids and a riverside lunch

Float the Rio Grande canyon with mild Class II rapids

Take on Class I–IV rapids on a full-day Upper Piedra River rafting trip

Float Ruby Horsethief Canyon for 3 days with campsite meals included

Raft 10 miles of class I–III (IV) whitewater near Telluride

Full-day Colorado River rafting with Class III-IV rapids and a riverside lunch

Raft farther downstream with a riverside snack stop

Ride Moab slickrock with a guided Jeep and scenic photo stops

Rent a 4-seat RZR in Silverton and drive straight to the trails