Nestled along the Blue River in a lush valley with amazing views and access to the Gore Range Mountains, Silverthorne offers the perfect balance of nature and nurture. With gold medal fly fishing on the famed Blue River, hundreds of brands to shop at the Outlets at Silverthorne, a full-service recreation center and performances at the Pavilion, Silverthorne has an activity for everyone. Whether you like to relax and recharge or take on a new adventure, you can always set your own pace in Silverthorne. Silverthorne’s location provides access to 25 miles of National Forest and State Trailheads and 35 acres of open space and parks. Paved riverfront trails provide an up-close and personal way to experience the Blue River. You can walk to your favorite shopping destination, or to sneak away to fish our Gold Medal waters.
Located on the shoreline of Lake Dillion at the headwaters of the Blue River Silverthorne provides great access to all that Summit County has to offer. While I-70 runs through town and is the quickest transportation option there is an excellent bike path that runs along the shore of Lake Dillion and can take you up to Keystone or along the I-70 corridor all the way to Vail.
With year round activities to keep you entertained check out our Summit County Summer Guide for what to do after the snow melts, and our list of Free Things to do in Summit County is a great way to experience what Silverthorne has to offer without breaking the bank!
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Silverthorne Attractions
Nordic Center > Cross country skiing and snowshoe trails open from dawn to dusk, December - March. Snowshoers and ski skaters are asked to stay off tracks prepared for classic skiing. Parents or guardians must accompany those under 13 years of age. Raven Golf Course, 2929 Golden Eagle Rd, Silverthorne.
Silverthorne Recreation Center > 65,000 square foot recreation center with indoor pools, hot tubs, sauna, steam room, basketball, racquetball, weights, track, fitness classes, massage services and free wi-fi. 970-262-7370
Ice Skating at North Pond Park > Locals know that the best place to ice skate and play puck & stick in the winter is Silverthorne’s North Pond Park. With a warming hut, restrooms, parking, and access to the biggest and best natural pond skating in Summit County, skaters will be in paradise. The best part about North Pond is it’s FREE! Bring your own skates and hockey sticks to play all day.
Sledding at Rainbow Park > Rainbow Park’s sledding hill is the perfect place for families to play together in the snow. The sledding hill offers a variety of pitches and heights for all ages and wraps around the multi-purpose field, which is an ideal place to build a snowman or challenge your friends to a snowball fight. Public restrooms, a warm lobby, and a variety of low priced snacks are available at the Silverthorne Recreation Center.
The Lake Dillon Theatre Company > One of the top community live theater companies in the state. Featuring comedies, dramas, musicals, and provocative theatre plus a diverse program of concerts, educational opportunities and community outreach. lakedillontheatre.org
