The summer festivities really get going this upcoming weekend in Walden, CO, starting with the High Altitude Car Show and Burnout Contest. We have some new surprises waiting for you this summer in Walden. With plenty of events and a new restaurant downtown to fix almost any hunger, Summer just keeps getting better and better!

High Altitude Car Show and Burnout Contest

When: June 20, 11am-3pm

Where: Main Street, Walden, CO

Hosted by Zirkel Mountain Pies, this is the third year of the High Altitude Car Show. In past years the cars that have rolled into Walden have represented a broad cross-section of American car culture. From sporty muscle cars like the 427 Cobra to old classics like the 1957 Thunderbird, vintage World War II army jeeps, and show-car eye-candy restorations. 

From old trucks to highway cruisers, every vehicle is a piece of history. Visit with drivers and the pinups who show off their cars. Many in the lineup will be a once in a lifetime chance to see. You won’t see these Detroit steel beasts during the Colorado Grand rally in September. It’s a rare chance to see the height of American automobiles right here in our little place in the mountains.

The car show is the preamble to the big event in which locals burn some serious rubber during the burnout contest on the corner of 5th and Main Street in Walden. Competitors will run the tires right off the rims to show who has the best burnout in all the land. Be sure to stick around for the event, since it is over way too soon. Take your time at the vendor show going on during the car show for one of a kind items, gifts, and more.

Do You Have What It Takes?

If you think you’ve got what it takes to compete in the burnout contest, it’s not too late to register! Call Dustin at 303-501-0976 for details. 

Zirkel Mountain Pies

The historic Mossman Store on the corner of 5th Street and Main Street in Walden has held its place in North Park history for generations. Starting as a general store, then Fair Share Foods and then a local hangout and pizza place, its latest incarnation is Zirkel Mountain Pies. This long-awaited local eatery stepped into the space left vacant by other local establishments. Zirkel Mountain Pies features amazing food and entertainment for the whole family with an unmistakable vibe you won’t want to miss.

Where else can you get a pizza, cold brew, and throw some axes while you wait? 

A wide selection of food can be found on the menu, from gyros to subs, wings and pizza, toasted chicken parmesan sandwiches, calzones, chicken tenders, and even salads make it a welcome spot for travelers tired of the same old burgers and fries. Prices are surprisingly affordable considering the diversity of the menu. Directions are easy to find Zirkel Mountain Pies too--just listen to that growling stomach and follow your nose!

Take the Time to Go Back!

With plenty of room to sit and hang out, play some games to unwind, and find yourself back in an era where you went out to eat and expected a great time, instead of having cold food dashed to your door by a robot. This family owned and operated restaurant is hitting its first summer running. Show them some love and stop in on your next trip through town!

Save some room for dessert with a selection of ice cream, shakes, and even dessert pie pizzas! This is an all new experience in dining in Walden, CO. If you are looking for something new, Zirkel Mountain Pies is the place to eat in Walden. You’ll appreciate the friendly atmosphere, great food, and low prices after a long day on the road. With countless combinations of pizza, cold beer on tap, and that atmosphere of a forgotten era, it might just become one of your favorite places to eat in Colorado. 

Zirkel Mountain Pies is open for business:

Monday: 11:30am to 7pm Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday 11:30am to 8pm Friday: 11:30am to 10pm Saturday: 11:30am to 10pm Sunday 11:30am to 7pm.

Stop in, sit down, order up some grub and leave a review on your favorite foodie website. Call (970) 723-8668 to order ahead, or check them out on Facebook.

Places to Stay in Walden and Jackson County

Are you looking for a place to stay on your visit to North Park? Walden is one of the simplest choices! Centrally located in the North Park valley, you’ll find a selection of hotels, VRBO or AirBnB vacation rentals, and RV spots you'll love! 

Hotels in Walden, CO

If you are visiting, you’re going to need somewhere to stay. Here’s a list of hotels in Walden, CO. Also check out our link for more listings.

• North Park Inn and Suites: Features upscale rooms, hot tub, and other amenities, at North Park Inn and Suites you’ll feel like you’re at home. Location: 625 Main Street in Walden, CO Call 970.723.4271 or visit www.northparkinnandsuites.com to book your stay today!
• Antlers Inn: Visit the historic Antlers Inn, located above the River Rock restaurant at 460 Main Street in Walden. Call: 970.723.8690 or visit Waldenantlersinn.com to book your stay while space is available.
• Sleepy Moose Inn : This newly remodeled motel is close to downtown, the library, the Stockman Bar and Grill, and Zirkel Mountain Pies! Location: 365 Main Street, Walden, CO. Book your stay at sleepymooseinn.com
• Chedsey Motel: The Chedsey Motel is one of the longest operating hotels in North Park. Centrally located in Walden with plenty of parking, all within walking distance of shops, amenities, and restaurants. Call: (970) 723-8201 for availability.
• Caribou Crossing: Several motel units with easy access to parking from your front door. Newly remodeled and taking reservations. Located at 441 Lafever Street Call: (970) 501.6076 to book your reservations.

Cabins and RV Campgrounds

Here’s some of the places to check out if you are RV camping or glamping!

• Granite Corner, Walden, CO: On Walden’s south end just off HWY 14, the Cache la Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway. Here you’ll find full hookups and stunning views of the Medicine Bow mountains and Never Summer Range.
• 22 West: Five tiny home style cabins accommodate visitors with kitchenettes, places to lounge, and stunning views of Red Canyon, Mt. Zirkle, and more. 22 West ranks in the top 10% of vacation rentals in the world.
• Lake John Resort:  The Lake John Resort sits at the foot of the Park Range on the west side of Jackson County. With a general store providing snacks, ice, fishing tackle, bait, and other essentials for your fishing trip, the Lake John Resort also boasts RV camping spots with full hookups all year long.
• Old Homestead: Cabins and RV hookups in the shadow of the Never Summer Range and within reach of Rand, Teller City, and Granby, CO. Check out this article to learn more about the Old Homestead under new management. Now open all winter long!
• Sentinel Mountain RV and Quick Stop: Just south of Three Way, Several RV units with full hookups and a convenience store makes a great location close to Big Creek Lakes, the North Sand Hills, Lake John, and the headwaters of the North Platte river, at the intersection of HWY 125 and 127.
• Pine Springs: On the north end of North Park, not far from King’s Cañon, Cabin Creek, and WyColo, highway 127 winds its way towards the Colorado/Wyoming border where it turns into WY highway 230 to Laramie, WY. Find them online through AirBnB or their listing on Facebook
• Powderhorn Campground: Not far from Colorado State Forest State Park, the Powderhorn features a pavilion, RV hookups, rustic and deluxe cabins, and other hunter-friendly accommodations. Cabins are equipped with wood burning stoves and can comfortably sleep anywhere between 2 and 10 visitors. Book your stay online
• Colorado State Forest State Park: Whether you want to fish the Michigan Reservoir or wake up with moose grazing near your RV at Bockman Campground, the State Forest State Park offers dozens of RV and tent camping spots as well as Yurts for glamping. The State Forest also has potable water and a dump station for campers.
• Yonder Yurts: Several locations throughout the Colorado State Forest State Park await you with one-of-a-kind glamping. These semi-permanent structures have been around for thousands of years and just might prove to be one of your favorite ways to “rough it” yet. Yonder Yurts is a fun experience you won’t soon forget, up close and personal with some of the most striking scenery in northern Colorado. Read more about yurt glamping in the State Forest State Park on our blog!

Take the Weekend to Drive Up and See Us

North Park is one of the best scenic drives in Colorado, from the Cache la Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway to the vistas of three mountain ranges surrounding you at over 8,000ft above sea level, our summers are lit up with events you won’t want to miss. Start with the High Altitude Car Show and Burnout Contest and stick around for some great food and friendly service at our newest local restaurant! 

Make a weekend out of it, or bookmark us for your off-the-beaten-path destination in the Colorado mountains. We are miles apart from the cookie-cutter resort towns and you’ll find our slow-paced vibe and rustic charm refreshing from those pretentious tourist traps you’re used to seeing. Check us out this summer and make us your new favorite place!

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