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Welcome!
Welcome to the charming Town of Minturn, Colorado. Nestled between the glamour of Vail and Beaver Creek, Minturn is a small town with big character. In addition to historic architecture and charming homes, Minturn boasts great restaurants, unique shops, and access to plenty of outdoor adventures. As the gateway to the White River National Forest and the Holy Cross Wilderness, Minturn’s backyard features mountains to climb, snow to shred, trails to ride, and rivers to fish. We hope you enjoy the area as much as we do.
MINTURN / RED CLIFF OUTDOOR RECREATION VISITOR GUIDE
To enhance conservation efforts for the thousands of acres of public lands surrounding the destination, the Towns of Minturn encourages all visitors and residents to follow outdoor recreation principles each time they visit and recreate in the great outdoors. For more information and tips about how you can recreate responsibly, please click HERE.
TRANSIT OPTIONS FOR MINTURN AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS
Printable Business Directory & Map
Best Times to Visit
Minturn's peak seasons occur from January to March and Late June to Early-September as well as during the holidays. During the off-peak seasons you can usually find better rates on lodging and occasionally 2-for-1 deals at local restaurants. April is a great month to find deals on lodging, skiing and dining. April is also known for great snow conditions and has been the second snowiest month of the year! June and September are great months for summer recreation. Most summer events and activities kick-off in mid-June and run strong until the end of September. Minturn tends to have extended Summers and the weather remains an average of 70 degrees during the day through September. You can also enjoy lodging and dining deals in September and early October.
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5280 First Timer’s Guide - Minturn
Denver's 5280 magazine features the Town of Minturn in this month's edition written by Katie Coakley. Celebrating its 115th anniversary this year, the charming town of Minturn is just begging to be explored. Nestled in the Vail Valley, it’s time to make this gem a destination. Go here to read full article.
Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway
Fall Leaf Peeping - A Great Time to Visit Minturn
Colorado Mountain Travel
Enjoy your trip to Minturn completely car-free by using transit options such as Bustang or Pegasus, which can take you from Denver Union Station or the Federal Center directly to Vail or Avon. Once you arrive, use the EcoTransit bus service to get to Minturn. Local taxi services, as well as Uber & Lyft are other options. There are multiple airport shuttle services to transport you from DIA to Minturn. Learn more about the many options available to get from the Denver metro area to the Town of Minturn at www.GoI70.com/transit
Want to try carpooling? Use TreadShare, a carpool app that connects drivers and passengers heading in the same direction in Colorado so they can share a route and split the associated costs.
Pro tip: Use GoI70’s travel forecast to help plan the best time to travel to avoid traffic!
The I-70 Coalition has produced several videos to help visitors travel the I-70 Corridor easier and smarter. Check out the videos below.
Travel Tips Video (English): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAmWy7nRFTk
Travel Tips Video (Spanish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBH7QWyoEGI&t=8s
Nearby Airports
Airport Transportation
While there are several area transportation companies, Vail Coach is based in Minturn and offers luxury private transport services. http://www.vailcoach.com/
Experience the Difference enjoying world-class, privately chauffeured, luxury limousine transportation. Relax in comfort and safety with our fleet of four-wheel drive SUV's, Sedans, and Executive Vans to your favorite Colorado destinations.
With VailCoach, take advantage of transportation to and from Denver International Airport, Vail Eagle Airport, Vail Valley Jet Center, Aspen airport, and several other surrounding Colorado Airports.
Lodging
To make hotel reservations year round, contact:
- Minturn Mountain Motel
- Eagle River Inn (full buyouts only)
Camping in the Holy Cross Wilderness surrounding Minturn is an option in the summer months. For more information on camping, contact the Holy Cross Ranger District at (970) 827-5715, or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver
Fun Activities
The Holy Cross District has 225 miles of Forest Service trails. These trails offer a variety of opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and, in winter, cross-country skiing. For information about elevation and difficulty, stop by the White River National Forest Office at I-70 Exit 171 or call (970) 827-5715.
Read Denver's 5280 magazine featuring the Town of Minturn as a destination >
High Altitude Tips
Minturn's elevation is 7861'. Special precautions for our unique environment — Our "rare air" means that the sun is much more intense, so use sun block even on cloudy days to avoid unwanted burns. It is also a good idea to wear sunglasses or goggles as well to avoid snow-blindness. Temperatures and conditions can change drastically and quickly in the mountains, so always be prepared with extra layers of clothing that you can add or subtract as needed. Since the humidity is low, you'll lose more body moisture from deeper breathing and increased perspiration. Keep your body hydrated by drinking two to three times your normal intake of water and juices. Go easy on alcohol and caffeinated beverages as they are dehydrating. Alcohol is felt more intensely at this altitude so be aware of your consumption.
Winter Driving Tips
- Slow down in winter conditions — allow extra time to arrive at your destination.
- Maintain traction by starting and stopping slowly. Drive at steady speeds, avoiding sudden starts or stops.
- Anticipate turns and lane changes.
- Gently pump brakes to stop.
- Allow extra stopping distance — do not tailgate.
- Don't use cruise control in slippery conditions.
- For winter road conditions call (303) 639-1111 or watch local channel 19.
- Car Tires — for driving in winter conditions
- A big factor in the safety of your vehicle is the quality and type of tires you have on you vehicle.
- Tire purchases should be based on the worst driving condition you expect to encounter — which during the winter months in Minturn will include snow.
- It is recommended that the tread depth for driving on snow should be three-sixteenths of an inch.
Driving Directions
Take I-70 to Exit 171. Turn Right onto Highway 24, the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway. Take Highway 24 south two miles into Downtown Minturn.