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SaveWith its spectacular views, expansive hay meadows, red rock formations, wildlife habitat, historic ranching operation, and 3.5 miles of common boundary with Pike National Forest, Sandstone Ranch is the crown jewel of all the County’s Open Space properties.
This 2,038-acre ranch borders the Pike National Forest and features an extraordinarily diverse landscape including red rock formations and sloping meadows; vast wildlife habitat and corridors, expansive and diverse vegetation and other natural resources; as well as cultural and historic assets, including a historic ranch operation and a number of historic buildings dating back to its original owners in the 1870s.
The County is in the process of developing the Sandstone Ranch Master Plan. The Master Plan seeks to balance the preservation and protection of the Ranch, with public access.
Hikers, cyclists, and those on horseback can experience spectacular views, expansive hay meadows, red rock formations and wildlife habitat from the 12-mile trail located in the eastern portion of Sandstone Ranch, for non-motorized use only.
This 2,038-acre ranch borders the Pike National Forest and features an extraordinarily diverse landscape including red rock formations and sloping meadows; vast wildlife habitat and corridors, expansive and diverse vegetation and other natural resources; as well as cultural and historic assets, including a historic ranch operation and a number of historic buildings dating back to its original owners in the 1870s.
The County is in the process of developing the Sandstone Ranch Master Plan. The Master Plan seeks to balance the preservation and protection of the Ranch, with public access.
Hikers, cyclists, and those on horseback can experience spectacular views, expansive hay meadows, red rock formations and wildlife habitat from the 12-mile trail located in the eastern portion of Sandstone Ranch, for non-motorized use only.
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google parking directions Access Info:
Castle Rock Exit
Exit I-25 at Castle Rock Exit 182
Turn right (west) on to Wolfensberger
Continue on Wolfensberger until it dead ends, turn left (south) on Highway 105
Continue on Highway 105 south approximately 8 miles to the Perry Park Entrance (will be on your right, Red Rock Drive)
Immediately after the Perry Park entrance, where Highway 105 begins to curve to the left (east), follow 105 to the intersection of Highway 105 and Perry Park Avenue.
The Sandstone Ranch trailhead is approximately .6 mile from the intersection and is located on the right (west) side of the highway
Follow the gravel driveway to the parking lot approximately 1/3 mile.
Larkspur Exit
Exit I-25 at Larkspur Exit 173
At the stop sign in Larkspur, turn right onto Perry Park Avenue for approximately 3 miles
At the intersection where Perry Park Avenue dead-ends, turn left onto Highway 105
The Sandstone Ranch trailhead is approximately .6 mile from the intersection and is located on the right (west) side of the highway
Follow the gravel driveway to the parking lot approximately 1/3 mile.
Exit I-25 at Castle Rock Exit 182
Turn right (west) on to Wolfensberger
Continue on Wolfensberger until it dead ends, turn left (south) on Highway 105
Continue on Highway 105 south approximately 8 miles to the Perry Park Entrance (will be on your right, Red Rock Drive)
Immediately after the Perry Park entrance, where Highway 105 begins to curve to the left (east), follow 105 to the intersection of Highway 105 and Perry Park Avenue.
The Sandstone Ranch trailhead is approximately .6 mile from the intersection and is located on the right (west) side of the highway
Follow the gravel driveway to the parking lot approximately 1/3 mile.
Larkspur Exit
Exit I-25 at Larkspur Exit 173
At the stop sign in Larkspur, turn right onto Perry Park Avenue for approximately 3 miles
At the intersection where Perry Park Avenue dead-ends, turn left onto Highway 105
The Sandstone Ranch trailhead is approximately .6 mile from the intersection and is located on the right (west) side of the highway
Follow the gravel driveway to the parking lot approximately 1/3 mile.
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- Mountain Bike
12 trails
- E-Bike
0 trails
- Horse
7 trails
- Hike
12 trails
- Trail Running
12 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Mar 16, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 12
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 12
- Trails Horse
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 12
- Trails Trail Running
- 12
- Total Distance
- 15 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 4 miles
- Total Descent
- 721 ft
- Total Vertical
- 367 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,884 ft
- Reports
- 64
- Photos
- 38
- Ridden Counter
- 893
Popular Sandstone Ranch Mountain Biking Trails
Sandstone Ranch Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson Butte Ranch Open Space Loop | 5 miles | |
| 8 mile Sandstone Ranch Cross-country Ride | popular ridelog | 8 miles |
| 5 mile Sandstone Ranch Ride | popular ridelog | 5 miles |
| 8 mile Sandstone Ranch Ride | popular ridelog | 8 miles |
| 8 mile Sandstone Ranch Cross-country Ride | popular ridelog | 8 miles |
| 8 mile Sandstone Ranch Cross-country Ride | popular ridelog | 8 miles |
| 8 mile Sandstone Ranch Ride | popular ridelog | 8 miles |
Photos of Sandstone Ranch Mountain Bike
trail: Colorado Front Range Trail
7 |
Oct 15, 2024 @ 2:47pm
Oct 15, 2024
trail: Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
53 |
Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:43pm
Jun 14, 2023
trail: Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
42 |
Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:43pm
Jun 14, 2023
trail: Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
41 |
Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
Jun 14, 2023
trail: Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
60 |
Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
Jun 14, 2023
trail: Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
49 |
Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
Jun 14, 2023
trail: Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
38 |
Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
Jun 14, 2023Videos of Sandstone Ranch Mountain Bike
trail: Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
7:37 |
16 |
Mar 28, 2025 , Larkspur
trail: Juniper Valley
0:56 |
16 |
Mar 26, 2025 , Larkspur
trail: Side Trail
2:29 |
15 |
Mar 25, 2025 , Larkspur
trail: Juniper Valley Loop
4:08 |
13 |
Mar 24, 2025 , Larkspur
trail: Ranch Overlook
6:05 |
509 |
Sep 8, 2021 , Larkspur
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Valley Loop | Mar 16, 2025 @ 2:11pm Mar 16, 2025 | Variable | Macabreus | ||
| Juniper Valley | Mar 16, 2025 @ 2:11pm Mar 16, 2025 | Ideal | Macabreus | ||
| Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop | Mar 11, 2025 @ 3:07pm Mar 11, 2025 | Prevalent Mud | Macabreus | ||
| Crooked Stick Connector | Oct 13, 2024 @ 10:02am Oct 13, 2024 | Dry | engine5guy | ||
| Sunset Ridge Trail | Oct 13, 2024 @ 10:02am Oct 13, 2024 | Dry | engine5guy | ||
| Gamble Oak Trail | Jun 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm Jun 20, 2024 | Dry | bigyellowdog1 | ||
| Ranch Overlook | Jun 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm Jun 20, 2024 | Dry | bigyellowdog1 | ||
| Side Trail | Jun 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm Jun 20, 2024 | Dry | bigyellowdog1 | ||
| Frink Creamery Trail | Aug 6, 2022 @ 10:43am Aug 6, 2022 | Very Dry | gcm1221 | ||
| Columbine OS (South Loop) | Dec 22, 2021 @ 1:50pm Dec 22, 2021 | Very Dry | petertiley |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| radCOdad | ridden | route | activity #71534495 | May 12, 2025 @ 2:02pm May 12, 2025 |
| mikebronson | wishlist | trail | activity #69407234 | Apr 11, 2025 @ 7:04am Apr 11, 2025 |
| Kdub91712 | add | video | activity #68592455 | Mar 28, 2025 @ 5:36pm Mar 28, 2025 |
| Kdub91712 | add | video | activity #68450956 | Mar 26, 2025 @ 9:10am Mar 26, 2025 |
| Kdub91712 | add | video | activity #68402482 | Mar 25, 2025 @ 12:47pm Mar 25, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not as fun as the Sandstone Meadow loop, but... | Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:34pm Jun 14, 2023 | ||
| trail | Really enjoyed this trail. Rode clockwise and... | Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:25pm Jun 14, 2023 | ||
| trail | Really fun trail! Not so much of a blue,... | Oct 10, 2022 @ 3:05pm Oct 10, 2022 | ||
| trail | Some single track near the north end but about... | Aug 16, 2022 @ 6:07am Aug 16, 2022 | ||
| trail | As many have said these are not technical... | Sep 2, 2021 @ 2:32pm Sep 2, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain | 2 | 5 | 5 km | ||
| Rampart Range Recreation Area | 7 | 31 | 6 | 9.5 km | |
| Quarry Mesa Open Space | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9.5 km |
| Mount Herman | 17 | 39 | 10 | 9.6 km | |
| Phillip Miller Park | 2 | 10 | 10.3 km |
Local Trail Supporters
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 12 | 15 miles | 722 ft | 4 miles | 367 ft | #5,213 | #2,330 | 35 | 64 | 1 | 380 | |
| Horse | 7 | 9 miles | 384 ft | 3 miles | 348 ft | #601 | #429 | 7 | ||||
| Hike | 12 | 15 miles | 722 ft | 4 miles | 367 ft | #4,291 | #2,148 | 3 | 64 | 1 | 149 | |
| Trail Running | 12 | 15 miles | 722 ft | 4 miles | 367 ft | #4,307 | #2,148 | 64 | 1 | 32 |
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