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      With 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.
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      Sandstone Ranch Trailhead 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.
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Mar 16, 2025

      Stats

      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

      Photos of Sandstone Ranch Mountain Bike

      7 |
      Oct 15, 2024 @ 2:47pm
      Oct 15, 2024
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      Jan 15, 2024 @ 7:49pm
      Jan 15, 2024
      53 |
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:43pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      42 |
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:43pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      41 |
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      60 |
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      49 |
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
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      38 |
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:42pm
      Jun 14, 2023

      Videos of Sandstone Ranch Mountain Bike

      Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop (counter...
      7:37 | 16 | Mar 28, 2025 , Larkspur
      Juniper Valley - Sandstone Ranch - Larkspur -...
      0:56 | 16 | Mar 26, 2025 , Larkspur
      Side Trail (Yikes! line) - Sandstone Ranch -...
      trail: Side Trail
      2:29 | 15 | Mar 25, 2025 , Larkspur
      Juniper Valley Loop - Sandstone Ranch -...
      4:08 | 13 | Mar 24, 2025 , Larkspur
      Sandstone Ranch Open Space - Ranch Overlook...
      6:05 | 509 | Sep 8, 2021 , Larkspur

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Juniper Valley Loop
      Mar 16, 2025 @ 2:11pm
      Mar 16, 2025
      VariableHike Mostly dry with mud on the back shade...Macabreus
      Juniper Valley
      Mar 16, 2025 @ 2:11pm
      Mar 16, 2025
      IdealHike Macabreus
      Sandstone Meadow Trail Loop
      Mar 11, 2025 @ 3:07pm
      Mar 11, 2025
      Prevalent Mudstill very muddyMacabreus
      Crooked Stick Connector
      Oct 13, 2024 @ 10:02am
      Oct 13, 2024
      DryHike engine5guy
      Sunset Ridge Trail
      Oct 13, 2024 @ 10:02am
      Oct 13, 2024
      DryHike engine5guy
      Gamble Oak Trail
      Jun 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm
      Jun 20, 2024
      DryTrails are in great shapebigyellowdog1
      Ranch Overlook
      Jun 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm
      Jun 20, 2024
      DryTrails are in great shape, loose sand in...bigyellowdog1
      Side Trail
      Jun 20, 2024 @ 6:00pm
      Jun 20, 2024
      DryTrails are in great shape, loose sand in...bigyellowdog1
      Frink Creamery Trail
      Aug 6, 2022 @ 10:43am
      Aug 6, 2022
      Very DrySandy and rutted, but that’s not...gcm1221
      Columbine OS (South Loop)
      Dec 22, 2021 @ 1:50pm
      Dec 22, 2021
      Very Drypetertiley

      Activity Feed

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      radCOdadriddenrouteactivity #71534495
      May 12, 2025 @ 2:02pm
      May 12, 2025
      mikebronsonwishlisttrailactivity #69407234
      Apr 11, 2025 @ 7:04am
      Apr 11, 2025
      Kdub91712addvideoactivity #68592455
      Mar 28, 2025 @ 5:36pm
      Mar 28, 2025
      Kdub91712addvideoactivity #68450956
      Mar 26, 2025 @ 9:10am
      Mar 26, 2025
      Kdub91712addvideoactivity #68402482
      Mar 25, 2025 @ 12:47pm
      Mar 25, 2025

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      iroas414trailJuniper Valley LoopNot as fun as the Sandstone Meadow loop, but...
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:34pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      iroas414trailSandstone Meadow Trail LoopReally enjoyed this trail. Rode clockwise and...
      Jun 14, 2023 @ 10:25pm
      Jun 14, 2023
      alestralasktrailSandstone Meadow Trail LoopReally fun trail! Not so much of a blue,...
      Oct 10, 2022 @ 3:05pm
      Oct 10, 2022
      gregs22trailColorado Front Range TrailSome single track near the north end but about...
      Aug 16, 2022 @ 6:07am
      Aug 16, 2022
      calledinsicktrailJuniper ValleyAs many have said these are not technical...
      Sep 2, 2021 @ 2:32pm
      Sep 2, 2021

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1215 miles722 ft4 miles367 ft
      #5,213#2,33035641380
      Horse79 miles384 ft3 miles348 ft
      #601#4297
      Hike1215 miles722 ft4 miles367 ft
      #4,291#2,1483641149
      Trail Running1215 miles722 ft4 miles367 ft
      #4,307#2,14864132
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