Bowes Ski Hill
About Bowes Ski Hill
A low-key Colorado escape that eschews resort glamour for a rugged, locals-only spirit and uncrowded backcountry access.
Highlights
- Raw mountain terrain
- Quiet wilderness trails
- Unpretentious atmosphere
- Backcountry access
Key Facts
- Altitude: 2101m
- Lakes nearby: 23
- MTB trails: 99.7km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Bowes Ski Hill
- Today: 6 to 23 °C, partly cloudy, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4228 m (4080 to 4380 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| čt 24. 9. | 6 / 23 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| pá 25. 9. | 10 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| so 26. 9. | 9 / 24 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| ne 27. 9. | 11 / 23 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| po 28. 9. | 8 / 17 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| út 29. 9. | 6 / 14 °C | drizzle | dry | 3 h sun |
| st 30. 9. | 4 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | 6 / 18 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | 6 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | 4 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
Things to do in Bowes Ski Hill
Hikes nearby — Bowes Ski Hill (20)
20+ curated hiking trails around Bowes Ski Hill, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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MGM Trail
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Lupine Trail
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Skyline Trail
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Sanctuary Trail
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Uranium Mine Trail
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Quarry Mountain Trail
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Morning Gloria Trail
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Flash of Gold Trail
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Wild Rose Trail
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Bear Tree Ridge Trail
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Flash of Gold Trail
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Ditch Trail
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Soda Creek Trail
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Pioneer Trail
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Flash of Gold Trail
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Fish Creek Trail
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Thunderhead Trail
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Lower Bear Trail
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Valley View Trail
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Buffalo Billy's
Mountain biking near Bowes Ski Hill
- Spring Roll
- Highway to Hell
- Skyline Trail
- MGM Trail
- Lupine Trail
- Spring Creek Trail
- NPR Trail
- Larry's Trail
Getting to Bowes Ski Hill
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Yampa Valley Airport (HDN), 34 km away, about 35 min by road
Where to stay in Bowes Ski Hill
200 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 125 EUR per night, median 267 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Bowes Ski Hill page.