At a Glance
- Crowd Level: Light
- Hot Springs: Open Thanksgiving
- Snow Possible: Likely by Nov
- Hiking: Lower trails open
Why Thanksgiving in Ouray Works
Ouray in late November is quiet, atmospheric, and often dusted with early snow. The crowds of summer and fall have gone home. Thanksgiving week offers some of the best value rates of the year alongside some of the most dramatic winter scenery.
The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is open on Thanksgiving Day — a morning soak before a big dinner is a worthy holiday tradition. Several Ouray restaurants offer Thanksgiving dinner service, though reservations are essential.
Thanksgiving Activities
November offers snowshoeing on lower elevation trails, winter hiking on the Perimeter Trail, and a preview of the ice park beginning to form on the canyon walls. The ice park typically opens in January but the formations start building in late November.
If there's enough snow, snowshoeing to Cascade Falls is magical in November — the falls partially freeze and the trail is quiet enough to hear only the water and wind.
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving
The Lumberyard Condos' full kitchen makes it possible to cook Thanksgiving dinner in Ouray — host your group around the table with canyon views and mountain air. The experience redefines what the holiday can be.
Book a Thanksgiving week stay at ouraycondos.com. November is one of the few times you can often find last-minute availability.