Trip
Hiking – Sandstone Ranch Open Space
The Juniper Valley Loop at Sandstone Ranch has wonderful views of the ranch and adjacent Pike National Forest. The trail goes gently up and down through a diverse landscape of juniper stands, red rock formations and sloping meadows.
Contacts
- Tue, Nov 8, 2022
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 3.7 mi
- Elevation Gain: 469 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,683 ft
- Pace: Casual 1.4– 1.9 mph
- 2 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meeting Time and Place
Meet: Cabela’ s Parking Lot: 10670 Cabela Drive, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Park in the section ( west side) before you reach the front of the store. Arrive by 8:50 am for departure at 9:00 am.
Carpool info: rt mileage is 52 miles @ 30 cents per mile is $15.60 per car to be divided by all occupants of the car. Be prepared to wear a mask in the car if carpooling.
Address: Sandstone Ranch Trailhead is at 9605 South Perry Park Road, Larkspur, CO 80118.
Directions: From Cabela’s, travel south on I 25 to Larkspur exit 173. Continue on Spruce Mountain Road until you reach the stop sign in Larkspur, where you turn right onto Perry Park Ave. At the end of the road, turn left onto South Perry Park Road (Highway 105). The Sandstone Ranch Traihead is .6 miles from the intersection and is on the right (west) side of the highway. Follow the gravel drive to parking lot approx. 1/3 mile.
Please contact leader by email ( dey@gmx.com) if you would prefer to meet at trailhead.
COVID vaccinated members only.
Porta—potties at TH.
Required Equipment
Ten essentials, spikes , just in case.
Hat and sunscreen, not much shade.
Poles, if you use them.