Pine Valley Ranch Exploratory Hike

Can't wait to see the roaring North Fork of the South Platte running through Pine Valley Ranch! This is a Jeffco Open Space Park and they do have their group size limits on the trail! So we'll have two groups heading out in different directions, meeting in the middle and ending with an optional picnic.

Both routes will be 5+ miles with about 700 feet of elevation gain. It will take some cooperation and coordination for this to work. Pick either Route 1 (183916) following the Pine Lake Loop, Narrow Guage Trail, Buck Gulch Trail, Park View Trail, Strawberry Jack Trail, Fishing Trail ending at the Owl Picnic Trail OR Route 2 (183918) starting on the Narrow Guage Trail, Park View Trail, Strawberry Jack Trail, Buck Gulch Trail, North Fork View Trail, Fishing Trail, Shelter Trail to the Owls Picnic Trail. Load routes to your GPS before you leave home and before you arrive at the trail. Not sure what connection we'll have at Pine Valley Ranch. Route 1...
https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/183916
Route 2...
https://trails.colorado.gov/routes/183918

Dog Free Hike... Please leave your baby dogs at home for Baby Boomer Hikes. Thanks!

What to bring: Please come prepared with appropriate hiking clothing, waterproof boots, backpack, snacks, and drinking water. Make sure you have in your pack in case you need it - personal first aid kit, rain gear, hat, gloves, extra socks, and extra layers, etc. Always check the weather forecast for the trailhead before you leave home. Make it the best experience possible by being prepared!

Always bring water and snacks to enjoy along the trail. Optional picnic after the hike. There are restrooms at this trailhead.

Carpooling: Arrange carpools from your neighborhood or decide on a good carpool meeting location.

Directions to Trailhead: Pine Valley Ranch is located at 30400 Crystal Lake Rd, Pine, CO 80470. Take US-285 South from Denver for about 21 miles to Pine Junction. Turn south (left at the light) onto Pine Valley Road (County Road 126), continue for roughly 5.8 miles, watching for the sign for Pine Valley Ranch. Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road and follow it about 1 mile to the park entrance. Park in the large parking lot at the bottom of the road where the bathrooms are located.

Important Note: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky.

I am not a professional guide. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your own safety and enjoyment.

See you there!