1. C R A W F O R D , C O L O R A D O
REDEFINING THE WESTERN EXPERIENCE

2. Needle Rock

3. The drive to the Ranch

4. Welcome to Smith Fork Ranch

5. Welcome to Smith Fork Ranch

6. The Dinner Bell and Cookhouse

7. The Old Elk Lodge

8. The Old Elk Lodge

9. The Guest House

10. Guest House – Living Room

11. Guest House

12. Guest House - Mendicant Ridge

13. Guest House – Sleeping Indian

14. Guest House – Saddle Mountain

15. Guest House – Needle Rock

16. Guest House – West Elk Suite

17. Spruce, Aspen &
Oak Cabins

18. Spruce Cabin

19. Spruce Cabin

20. Aspen Cabin

21. Aspen Cabin

22. Oak Cabin

23. Oak Cabin

24. The River House is
situated on the banks
the Smith Fork of the
Gunnison River and a
short cast away from
one of our five stocked
trout ponds
It boasts three suites, a
large living room with
stone fireplace,
screened porch and a
wraparound deck with
private hot tub

25. The River House
Stunning views from
every direction

26. The River House

27. The loft at the
River House can
be either two twins
or a King with bunk
beds

28. The River House

29. Guests enjoy a hearty ranch breakfast in The Cookhouse

31. Followed by
a day
of Adventure……..

32. Horseback Riding
Smith Fork Ranch offers a
unique luxurious horseback
riding vacation. We have a
stable full of strong, well-trained
horses and endless miles of
riding trails on the ranch and
surrounding national forest and
wilderness.

33. Fly Fishing
There is nothing quite like fly fishing in the Colorado Rockies. Smith Fork Ranch
is uniquely blessed with three miles of its own river ….five stocked trout
ponds….a mountain stream that is one of only two natural habitats in the state for
the rare A-strain Colorado Cutthroat trout. And on top of that, SFR sits closer to
more Gold Medal fishing water than any other 5 star destination in Colorado.

36. For the ultimate in
fly-fishing, a day on
“the Gunny” is not
to be missed. The
Gunnison River is a
world-renowned,
gold medal trout
fishery. A float
through the steep
walled Gunnison
Gorge is
recognized
as one of the top fly
fishing trips in the
lower 48.
This National Conservation Area lies just downstream of the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Park and features spectacular scenery, interesting geology,
sightings of varied wildlife, and most importantly excellent fly fishing for rainbow and
brown trout. Trophy rainbows measuring 20”+ are the prize of the “Gunny”. The
Gunnison River holds more fish per mile than any other river in the state. The latest
data showed 8,779 fish per mile.

38. New for 2013
Sporting Clays
Our Five Stand boasts one of the best backdrops
imaginable - thoughtfully situated among the
scrub oak in the shadow of Saddle Mountain with
the West Elk range’s snow-capped Mendicant
Ridge and Mount Guero looming overhead.
Mountain Bikes
Enjoy the peace and solitude of a leisurely ride
through the ranch property and Gunnison
National Forest or kick it up a notch and hit one
of our technical single-track trails to get the heart
rate and adrenaline pumping.

39. Hiking & Archery
Hike scenic mountain trails…
Climb to the base of Needle
Rock…Take an all-day hike
to the top of Bald
Mountain…..
Practice long-bow
archery on our short -
medium - long
distance target
range…Try your
woodsman’s archery
skills on our six-stage
adventure course
through the woods.

40. Relax in one of the
hot tubs…..take a
refreshing dip in the
swimming hole….the
perfect nap in a
hammock by the
water….a warm
campfire in the
evening

41. A visit to the
Black Canyon of
the Gunnison
National Park is
not to be missed
America’s newest and least-visited
National Park is just 30 minutes from
Smith Fork Ranch

42. The North Fork Valley is abundant with
local color, rich history, Colorado’s best
wine region, a plethora of organic farms
& orchards and prominent artists and
craftspeople.
Visit Colorado’s best wineries and
vineyards….Tour organic farms and
orchards that produce Colorado’s
luscious fruits and produce.…Experience
an authentic Western rodeo….Visit the
galleries and workshops of exceptional
local artists and craftsmen…Learn to
blow glass, or make pottery

43. To top off a full day of activities, dinner at
Smith Fork Ranch is an experience…
• True Farm-to Table cuisine from our
own organic farmstead garden
as well as fruit, produce and meats
from our valley neighbors
• A Wine Spectator award winning wine
list featuring 400 labels
• Culinary expertise rarely seen at this
altitude
• Every meal at the ranch is a relaxing
occasion to embellish your stay in this
Rocky Mountain paradise.

44. The Cocktail Ride
House-made Bread
and charcuterie

45. Our chefs
gather fresh
produce, herbs
and fruit daily
from our organic
garden

46. The View at Smith Fork Ranch

47. The View at Smith Fork Ranch

48. The View at Smith Fork Ranch

49. The View at Smith Fork Ranch

50. The View at Smith Fork Ranch

51. The View at Smith Fork Ranch

52. REDEFINING THE WESTERN
EXPERIENCE