4UR Ranch The Rockies

There are places on earth that can stun even the most jaded of travelers. 4UR Ranch is one such place. Its centerpiece is Goose Creek, with over seven miles of private stream that brim with willing trout. Add to that sporting clays, trap, hiking, trail rides, majestic vistas from almost anywhere on the ranch property, mineral hot springs, and superb dining, and you will quickly understand why families from around the nation return here year after year, generation after generation.  4UR’s waters are divided into 20 “stations,” or beats. Within these stations are excellent populations of browns, rainbows, cutthroats, and brookies, and water types range from gentle riffles to mountainous pocket water.

The ranch boasts an exceptional kids’ program that covers all ages and countless activities such as horseback riding, hiking, fishing lessons, and group games. For the riders, 4UR’s horses are savvy mountain trail horses, sure-footed and well mannered. Trails snake up into the mountains in almost every direction from the ranch. There are short and easy rides, all day rides, and everything in between.  Lodging at 4UR Ranch is both tasteful and comfortable, divided among several unique structures on the property. Each has daily room service and a private bath. Unique among Fly Water’s destinations, 4UR is truly the ultimate family retreat for anglers and non-anglers alike.
 
4UR Ranch Travel:
To get to 4 UR guest ranch you will need to make travel arrangement to Creede, Colorado. The lodge is located just outside of town.  Most guests fly into Denver, Albuquerque, Gunnison, or Durango where they will rent a car. Since the ranch is large a car is important, especially for those interested in fishing. Four-wheel drives are popular but not essential. Alternatively, guest can fly into the Alamosa airport and arrange for a shuttle ($50.00 per vehicle) to the lodge.   In the event that you able to arrive at the Ranch in time for lunch on day one please let us know so we can notify the lodge.
 
4UR Ranch Fishing:
4UR offers its guests over 7 miles of private water on Goose Creek as well as access to the Rio Grande river and two lakes. 4UR’s waters are divided into 20 "stations." Each evening as dinner winds down, Aaron Christensen, ranch manager and fishing guide, escorts a shake bottle from table to table. The evening lottery has begun. The winner chooses the 1/3 mile station he would prefer to fish the next morning. Other anglers follow until the lowest lottery draw selects. In the afternoon, the order is reversed. This assures every angler will get a chance to fish alone on prime water almost every day. That's the way it is at the 4UR. Fifteen "stations" are marked off along Goose Creek as it twists and turns its way through the valley, four stations are on the famous Rio Grande River and "Beat 20" is high in the Weminuche Wilderness. Goose Creek holds generous numbers of Rainbows, Browns, Snake River Cutts, Cutt-Bow hybrids plus Brookies in its higher reaches. You can also take a day trip above timberine to Lost Lakes, which provides stillwater fishing for native cutts. Ranch waters are catch and release, fly-fishing only, except Walton Pond, which also happens to be great fun for kids. Bring your dry fly rod. You can use it here every month of the season.
 
4UR Ranch Accommodations and Meals:
The main lodge of the 4UR Ranch will greet you each morning with a blazing fire. Just off the main great room is an inviting bar, as well as a game room, both with inspiring views up the valley.  Lodging at the 4UR Ranch is divided amongst several unique structures on the property. Each lodging option is named after one of the famous local mines that spurred one of the last great silver mining rushes in Western history in nearby Creede, Colorado. Each day, a bucket of ice is prepared and left by your door so you can while away the late afternoon with a cool beverage until the dinner bell rings.  Rooms on the ranch property are spacious and inviting. You'll have plenty of space in your closet and lots of leg room on your porch. Showers are hot and water pressure is strong.
 
4UR Ranch Climate:
Temperatures typically range from the mid 50’s to the mid 90’s.  In the summer it is usually quite warm during the day and cool in the evening.  However, it is important for guests to be prepared for cold rainy conditions throughout the season.
 
4UR Ranch Season:
June – September
 
4UR Ranch Fish Species:
Rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout
 
4UR Ranch Lodge Capacity:
22 anglers
 
4UR Ranch 2008 Rates:
$2,275 per person per week.
 
Included:
Lodging, meals, and most activities.

Not Included:
A 15% service charge (this will be distributed to all of the employees at the end of the season),  Incidental gratuities during your stay are not expected. State and local taxes of 6.8%, day care for children under five, beer, wine and alcohol.