Bailey is just 45 miles southwest of Denver and surrounded by Pike National Forest. That means you can enjoy the very best of everything this mountain hideaway can offer and the best of Denver, with the cozy comfort of your Bailey vacation rental home, condo or cabin. At the elevation of 7750 feet, Pike Nation Forest provides you with ample opportunity for hunting and fishing. Here, you can also enjoy Colorado's most scenic mountain passes - the Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway. It is one of the must-see places in Colorado to view the turning of the aspen in autumn. There is a lot to see and do in this tranquil mountain town brimming with beautiful hiking trails and important historic sites. No doubt, they will keep you busy and entertained during a long vacation. But whenever you feel the calling of highlife, just drive down to Denver. It is an easy one hour-long drive from Bailey vacation rentals. A day-trip to this city is quite tempting. It is the most happening city around which features lots of manmade wonders. Among other interesting places near Bailey, McGraw Memorial Park and Lost Creek Wilderness Area are important ones. While McGraw Memorial Park features several historic monuments and structures, Lost Creek Wilderness Area in the Pike National Forest offers week-long backpacking trips with opportunities for hiking and biking along the nature trails. Apart from this you can also visit the quaint community of Shawnee, nearby your Bailey vacation rental. |