Steamboat Springs has so much to offer during the winter months. However, for the traveller who doesn’t partake in downhill or backcountry skiing, the snow can feel somewhat intimidating. You want to be able to participate in the great outdoors and all the beauty Steamboat has to offer— so how do you do it?

Snowshoeing is one of our favorite activities in Steamboat! With incredible views, and endless trails, snowshoeing is a great way to be able to enjoy the famous Steamboat champagne powder. Here aresome of our favorite spots to go snowshoeing locally here in Steamboat, as well as how to get started.

Getting Your Gear

Don’t have your own snowshoes? No worries. There are multiple shops around Steamboat that provide day rentals at a great price. One of our favorites is Ski Haus, where you can rent snowshoes for an entire day for about $20. You can also rent boots, snow pants, jackets, gloves— anything you’d need for a day on the trail.

Steamboat Snowshoe Trails

Snowshoeing in Steamboat

There are tons of trails in the Steamboat Springs area. If you’re wanting to stay close to town, a great place to try your hand at this activity is Fish Creek Falls. This is a 7.6 mile loop, although you don’t have to take the whole loop. There are a few trails you can snowshoe in this area, and these trails tend to be rated easy and beautifully scenic.

If you are a more active person, Rabbit Ears Pass is an absolutely stunning place to snowshoe. The trails on Rabbit Ears Pass offer a wide array of terrain with many ascents and descents. These trails range closer to 3-4 mile loops, but are more of a challenge because of the elevation gain.

Another beautiful local snowshoeing trail is Emerald Mountain and Howelsen Hill. This is a slow ascent offering absolutely stunning views of town below, with many opportunities to offshoot into more narrow and remote trails. You’ll have an easy hike down with a breathtaking view of Sleeping Giant!

Plan Your Steamboat Visit!

At Four Seasons Steamboat, we encourage all of our guests to get out into nature and see all the beauty our slice of heaven has to offer — even if it’s not skiing!

When you visit Steamboat Springs, make sure to book with Four Seasons Steamboat for more personalized recommendations and cozy vacation rentals to snuggle up in after a long day enjoying Steamboat. We hope to see you here!