Whether you’re riding horseback, exploring in a Can-Am side by side Defender, or simply taking in the views, Bair Ranch offers a genuine connection to the land, the history, and the spirit of the West. While just minutes from Glenwood Springs and a 30 minute drive from the Vail Valley, Bair Ranch feels worlds away. Bair Ranch is a private, working ranch with gated access, open to guests by reservation only. This ensures a more personalized experience, fewer crowds, and protected access to the land.
Established in the early 1900s and our family has been ranching this over 100 years. The result is a place that feels real, grounded, and deeply connected to Colorado’s western roots.
Here, you’re not just visiting, you’re experiencing a way of life that continues today.
Authentic Outdoor Experiences for Families, Couples & Groups
Horseback Riding
Saddle up and experience Colorado the way it was meant to be, on horseback. Explore canyon ridgelines, aspen groves, and grazing pastures.
Whether you’re a first-timer or a confident rider, this is your chance to connect with the land, the horse beneath you, and the history that shaped the West. Come ride with us an authentic Colorado awaits.
Can-Am Side by Side & Off-Road Tours
Venture into the high country on rugged 4×4 trails with a guide who knows the land and its stories. Big views, fresh air, and no cell service, just how we like it.
On our Guided Ranch Tours Learn about the ranch’s rich history, livestock operations, and land conservation efforts on a private tour led by one of the Bair family or staff.
Sporting Clays
A scenic mountain course where guests can test their aim with guidance and gear provided. Great for groups, bachelor parties, and first-timers.
Cowboy Cookouts
Wrap up your adventure with a western-style dinner under the open sky. Live music, grilled meals, and stories shared by firelight.
Bair Ranch Signature Series
Private Adventures
Enjoy a private experiences through timeless ranch country, a private trail ride or refined sporting clays session with panoramic canyon views, or a guided Can-Am Side by side journey into rugged backcountry terrain. Our guides act as hosts as much as experts, shaping the pace of the day around your preferences.
Visit Bair Ranch – Where the West Still Lives
Whether you’re here for a trail ride, a cookout, or a canyon adventure, you’ll leave with more than great photos,you’ll leave with a story. Located in Glenwood Canyon Exit 129 | Access via I-70 East of Glenwood Springs and West of Vail / Beaver Creek, Gate access code given when reservation is made.
