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Sandstone Ranch Open Space (Douglas County)
(Patch Birding Trip)
4/15/2026
7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Leader:
Chris Gilbert chrisgee9@gmail.com or 804-214-1508
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
Meet at the Sandstone Ranch trailhead off Perry Park Road. From Castle Rock, 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. From Larkspur, 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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This trip is limited to the first 8 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Conifer Forest, Grassland, Oak Woodland, Riparian, Scrub
Mainly a well manicured trail; about 5 miles of hike-birding where you can expect to see prairie birds, ponderosa birds, and others. Most of this hike will be in full sun so bring plenty of fluids. There is at least a port-o-potty at the trailhead.
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