Along the Enchanted Circle in neighboring Colfax County is the laid-back mountain town of Eagle Nest. The tiny village-with a long history of gunslingers and gold mines is now a popular destination for outdoor fun and adventure. Visitors can stay in Eagle Nest and head around the Enchanted Circle for sightseeing, shopping, golfing and more.
In the summer, visitors can hike, camp, horseback ride, mountain bike, canoe, sail and fish. Eagle Nest Lake is a great spot for fishing year-round and is regularly stocked with trout and salmon. Check out guided trips for access to the best honey holes. Several outfitters also sell gear for adventurers visiting the Lower Eagle Nest Lake Trail and Cimarron Canyon State Park.
The main drag offers visitors gift shops, restaurants and Comanche Creek Brewery with its stunning deck views of the lake and Moreno Valley.
Eagle Nest comes alive in summer with events like the annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks, High Country Arts & Crafts Festival, BalloonFest, and Fish Fest. See eaglenestchamber.com/events.
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