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Rico, Colorado is a laid-back mountain town with unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. We’ve got epic high-alpine mountain biking trails, scenic and uncrowded nordic and fat bike trails and endless opportunities for exploring our unspoiled mountains on foot.

Rico sits in the upper Dolores River watershed, which spans from the top of Lizard Head pass south approximately 20 miles and is bordered on its east side by the iconic Colorado Trail (extending 486 miles from Denver to Durango) and on its west side by the Calico Trail (extending 24 miles from Lizard Head Pass south to Priest Gulch).

This charming former mining town situated in the remote southwestern part of Colorado (only 35 miles from busy Telluride) reveals much of a bygone lifestyle. Historic buildings still dot the main street, and many have been refurbished to house new businesses. For those who love quiet mountains more than busy resorts, Rico will certainly satisfy!

What’s Happening in Rico, Colorado

Mountain landscape near Rico, Colorado with trees in the foreground and mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Trails for Hiking & Biking

Nordic Skiing & Snow Biking

Town of Rico, Colorado

Snow-covered Rico with distant mountains, forested hills, and a clear blue sky.
Rico's historic brick courthouse building, set against a background of green mountains and partly cloudy sky.

  • The area around Rico, Colorado features some of Colorado’s best high elevation riding, including the famous Colorado Trail Blackhawk Pass section and the Calico trail.

  • A 5-mile trail network (partially groomed) for nordic skiers (cross-country), skate-skiers, snowshoers, snow bikes (fat bikes), walkers and dogs.

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