Steamboat Springs
The area of Steamboat Springs consist of 2 main areas (Downtown/Old Town & the Mountain area) and a few peripheral (Steamboat II, Heritage Park, Strawberry Park, Fish Creek etc.). Downtown/Old Town consist of many historic homes as well as various modern condos along Main Street. Also along Main Street you will find a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Some of the most scenic and relaxing establishments are located along the banks of the Yampa River– where one can view year-round ski jumping on Howelsen hill.
The Mountain area consists of the Steamboat Ski & Resort on Mt. Warner. Around the base are several condos, single family homes and townhome complexes ranging from the ultimate in mountain luxury to more reasonably priced 1-2 bedrooms.
Steamboat Vicinity
The immediate area surrounding Steamboat Springs offers a great escape for those wishing to live away from downtown or the ski area, but still want to be close to all the amenities. The area consists of a few subdivisions while also offering plenty of residences/ranches consisting of a wide range of acreage. Notable areas include Sleeping Giant (Elk Mountain), Elk River, South Valley,
Stagecoach Area
Roughly 25 minutes from Steamboat, Stagecoach is accessible via RCR 131. To visit the Stagecoach area, take Highway 40 east towards Rabbit Ears pass. Prior to ascending the pass, make a RIGHT onto RCR 131 South towards Oak Creek. Travel approximately 5 miles and make a LEFT onto RCR 14. Shortly you will see the Stagecoach Reservoir on your LEFT. Continue on RCR 14 about one-half mile and make a LEFT onto RCR 16. This is the entrance to the numerous residential areas of Stagecoach. Stagecoach is considered a more rural area of living than Steamboat proper. It is a prime location for big game hunting (elk, deer, bear), fishing, and boating. In the 1970s, Stagecoach was designed as a competing ski market to Steamboat’s ski area but never hit its prime. The ski area was a mile south of the present-day Stagecoach Reservoir, with three double chairlifts, a vertical drop of 1700 feet, a base elevation of 7450 feet, and a summit elevation of 9150 feet. While the hillsides were chock-full of great terrain on north-facing slopes, financial problems plagued the developer. The Stagecoach Ski Area was nixed 1973 and the hill closed after its second season of skiing in 1974. The former ski-runs remain visible, particularly in winter months. Now considered a “lost” ski hill, rumors of Stagecoach reopening are common but have yet to materialize!
The Stagecoach community continues to grow along with nearby Steamboat Springs. A new firehouse was built in 2006 and new neighborhoods are continuously under development.
South Routt
South Routt County consists of the towns of Oak Creek, Phippsburg, Yampa and Toponas. The country in South Routt is distinguished by many rolling mountains/hills and amazing views of the Flat Top Mountains & Wilderness Area. Outside of the towns are many large ranches and smaller ranchettes. With easy access to large tracts of National Forest and BLM land, Soutt Routt is a favorite for elk and deer hunters as well as hiking/camping and fishing enthusiasts. Notable areas are the Flat Tops, Yampa River, Greenridge Mountain and Gore/Lynx Passes.
Hayden Area
The areas surrounding the town of Hayden are wide open and beautiful. From California Park to the North to the Flat Tops in the South, there are many properties with acreage to consider at very reasonable pricing. The town of Hayden itself is located 22 miles West of Steamboat Springs and offers much more affordable housing when compared to Steamboat. The Yampa Valley Regional Airport is located just outside of Hayden thus making it a great place to live for those constantly on the move.
North Routt County
The territory north of Routt County Road 56 (RCR 56) is considered North Routt (NRO). To visit North Routt, travel west on Highway 40 to the west side of Steamboat Springs. At the intersection of Highway 40 and County Road 129 (Elk River Road) turn RIGHT onto CR 129 and travel roughly 13 miles to reach the NRO area. North Routt boasts many recreational activities. There is easy access to the famous Zirkel Wilderness, including the very well-known day hike the “Zirkel Circle.” Consider a visit to the Clark County Store, where in the summer you can enjoy an ice cream cone on the patio overlooking massive landscapes.
