Parachute, Colorado

Located about halfway between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction in western Colorado, the small town of Parachute and its sister community of unincorporated Battlement Mesa are at the confluence of the Colorado River and Parachute Creek.

Though the town is not a mecca of amenities, it does have an info center.

Things to Do in Parachute:

Fishing at Harvey Gap Reservoir and Rifle Gap Reservoir. These two reservoirs are year-round fishing waterways and produce some of Colorado’s largest bass, perch, crappie, catfish, rainbow trout, and northern pike.
Ice climbing at Rifle Mountain Park. This park features 80-foot canyon walls and is considered the best location in the country for limestone sport climbing.
Skiing and snowboarding at Powderhorn Resort.
Snowmobiling on the Grand Mesa, which has over 500 square miles of winter wonderland to explore.
Hunting and rafting are also popular in the Parachute area, and its proximity to Glenwood Springs and the famed hot springs is a draw. It’s also close to Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction.

Around Parachute, the primary lifestyle is cattle ranching, and some of the working ranches have opened themselves to visitors who want an up-close glimpse Western lifestyle.

There are two lodging choices and two dining options in town.

Events

Desert Highlights Trail Camp

May 10 - May 13

777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO

Join us for a long weekend in the colorful desert landscape of Western Colorado! This year, we have partnered with Gemin

Resplendent Rachmaninoff – Fort Collins Symphony

May 11

417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO

Our season closes with music that has captivated audiences in concert halls, movie theaters, and figure skating arenas f

Free Admission for Moms on May 11

May 11

200 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO

In honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, mothers and grandmothers will enjoy free admission to the Global Village M

Run to the Shrine

May 18 - May 19

4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

Join us on Saturday, May 18 or Sunday, May 19, 2024 for Run to the Shrine, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual fundraiser r

Chalk Lines and Vines

May 18 - May 19

Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 25690 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO

Save the date for Arapahoe County’s fourth annual spring wine and chalk art festival, held outdoors at the Arapahoe Co

Garden of the Gods Art Festival

May 18 - May 19

3105 Gateway Rd, Colorado Springs, CO

The inaugural Garden of the Gods Art Festival will take place at one of the most picturesque properties of Colorado Spri

Learn to Curl with the Broadmoor Curling Club

May 25

3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

The Broadmoor Curling Club is holding a Learn to Curl Clinic 25 May 24. We welcome those who have never tried curling an

Outside Festival

Jun 01 - Jun 02

Denver Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave., Denver, CO

The first-ever Outside Festival will take place in downtown Denver from June 1-2, 2024. This new event is a one-of-a-kin

Steamboat Marathon

Jun 02

Steamboat Springs, CO

Join us on June 2, 2024 for the 43rd running of the Steamboat Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k. Run alongside the roaring

GoPro Mountain Games Vail

Jun 06 - Jun 09

Vail, CO

Come celebrate 21 years with us! The nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation, which hosts the GoPro Mountain Games each year, l

Parachute, Colorado

Things to Do in Parachute:

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