
Living in Hayden CO

Named after surveyor Ferdinand Hayden, the town is in the heart of the Yampa Valley. Historically a coal mining and agriculture center, today the town maintains its western spirit and is surrounded by working ranches and farms. Located 22 miles west of Steamboat in the heart of the Yampa Valley, you will find a town rich in Western heritage, open space and plenty of small-town charm. Hayden is also home to NW Colorado’s largest airport- Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN). The areas north and south of Hayden consist of many historic ranches and are ideal for those seeking more affordable acreage.
Major Communities Include
Hayden
Major Attractions
California Park (Routt National Forest), Elkhead State Park/Reservoir, Yampa River State Park, Yampa River, Yampa Valley Regional Airport.
Events and Celebrations
3rd Week of June - Hayden Days
All Year - Historic Walnut Street Walking Tour
3rd Week of August - Routt County Fair: Celebrated on the same site since 1914, the annual August event honors the agricultural heritage and traditions of the region.
September- Sheep Wagon Days
Cultural and Natural Heritage
Carpenter Ranch - Offering tours and exhibits, the working ranch is part of the Nature Conservancy's efforts to conserve the Yampa Valley's natural, historical and agricultural heritage
Hayden Heritage Museum - Located in the 1913 Hayden Depot, the museum interprets the town's ranching heritage, historic architecture and the area's legacy in developing the Quarter Horse breed.
Forests and Wilderness Journeys
Elkhead Journey
65 Million Years in 65 Miles
Heritage Ranch Journey
MLS Areas Include
Hayden, North of Hayden, South of Hayden.
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