From DIA Denver go south 50 miles to Colorado Springs proceeding west on State Hwy 115 to US Hwy 50. go west to Canon City. west from Canon City along the Arkansas River for 57 miles to Salida. From Pueblo go west on US Hwy 50 38 miles to Canon City. go west from Canon City for 57 miles to Salida. Hampton Inn - Suites Salida is located in the Heart of the Rocky Mountains adjacent to the longest continuos string of 14 000 ft. mountain peaks in the United States. Salida CO is a small quaint mountain town chocked full of exciting and entertaining recreational activities. In the summer you can white water raft the most rafted river in the United States the Arkansas River. Along with white water rafting enjoy fly fishing and kayaking. If water is not your thing spend time hiking throughout the Rocky Mountains of Mt. Shavano Mt. Princeton or any one of the other fourteeners in the vicinity. Of course you can also take day trips to famous ghost town and old mining areas such as the world famous St. Elmo Ghost Town or the nation*s highest city Leadville. In the fall and winter it*s time to enjoy our winter sports of downhill skiing or snowboarding at the Monarch Mountain Ski Area. And of course we would be remiss if we did not mention the big game hunting. The upper Arkansas River Valley is known for it*s world class big game hunting of elk deer lion and bear. The Hampton Inn - Suites Salida can be your base of operations for any and all recreational and business activities in the high rockies of Central Colorado. Salida is just 95 miles west of Colorado Springs Pueblo and 120 miles southwest of Denver making access via air and auto an easy day trip adventure. Parking