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From the North: From C-470 and Santa Fe, head south on Santa Fe (CO-85) 7 miles and turn left on Ron King Trail.
From the South: From I-25 and Founders Parkway, head west on Founders Parkway 0.4 miles, and turn right onto North bound CO-85.Proceed 9.7 miles North on CO-85 and turn right onto Ron King Trail.
Once on Ron King Trail, go about 0.1 miles through the arch that says Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Facility then follow our Backcountry Wilderness Area elk head logo signs to your destination.
The Horse Corrals are shortly after you go under the arch and will be on your left. Park in the Horse Corrals lot and walk West towards the riding arenas.
The Archery Ranges are less than a mile down Ron King Trail and will be on your left. Park in the Archery lot and walk to the range.
Base Camp is down Ron King Trail the furthest. Follow the signs to your destination.
Note: If your mapping system tries to take you to the Backcountry Outdoor Center via Grigs Road, it is wrong. The only entrance is from Santa Fe.
Located just off Santa Fe & Ron King Trail, the Backcountry Outdoor Center is made up of Base Camp, the Horse Corrals, and the Archery Range and 3D Archery Range.
Base Camp is the home of Camp Backcountry, our barnyard animals, and is the starting place for most programs.
Note: Base Camp is not open for public visits. Register for a program to visit.
The Horse Corrals are the starting point for all horse programs. There are five different arenas and two round-pens utilized for lessons and programs, along with a trail for horseback rides.
There are three archery ranges at the Backcountry Outdoor Center: a Sight-In Range, a Lesson Range, and a 3D Archery Range.