Although just 90 minutes from Colorado Springs and Denver, it's the last nine miles you will remember forever. That's where the pavement ends and your adventure begins. You'll be eager to arrive...but take your time. Half the fun in getting here is changing your pace; leaving the concrete world behind and learning to watch for wildlife, smelling the fresh mountain air and just reveling in the splendor of our mountains. It's a different world than your used to. Savor it.

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Directions from Denver and Denver International Airport

1. From North - Take I-25 to I-70 west and follow interstate approximately 10 miles to the west side of Denver. Take Colorado Highway 470 South toward Colorado Springs. Approximately 5 miles, exit right on Hwy 285 heading west into the mountains (next exit after Colfax).
   
   From South - Take I-25 to C470 North. Approximately 15 miles exit left on Hwy 285 heading west into the mountains.
   
   From Airport - South on Pena Drive to Interstate 70 west—follow interstate approximately 20 miles to west side of Denver. Take Colorado Highway 470 South toward Colorado Springs. Approximately 5 miles exit right on Hwy 285 South heading west into the mountains (next exit after Colfax).
   
   Stay on 285 approximately 25 miles to Pine Junction...
   
   
2. Hwy 285 is a four lane at this point, and in the center median there is a green sign that points to left (“Pine, Buffalo Creek and Deckers”)—turn left and follow this road, Jefferson County 126, approximately 22 miles south. Last three miles goes down 8% grade and is a 3-lane road with wide sweeping turns. At the bottom of the hill the road narrows very visibly to a 2-lane road. Just after the “Wigwam Campground,” you will see a small wooden Forest Service sign with several names, one of which is “JVL, Lost Valley Ranch.” Turn right onto this dirt road; this is our driveway.
   
   
3. Follow our driveway for 9 miles to the ranch. There are three intersections on the way—just follow the signs.
   
   Time from downtown Denver is approximately 2 hours (in good weather).

Directions from Colorado Springs

1. Leave Colorado Springs on Hwy 24 west into the mountains for approximately 18 miles to Woodland Park. Stay in right hand lane and exit right onto Hwy 67 North toward Deckers. Deckers is 24 miles.
   
   
2. At Deckers veer left over the steel bridge and follow that road, Jefferson County 126, 3 miles (just past Wigwam fishing club). You will see a small wooden Forest Service sign with several names, on e of which is “JVL, Lost Valley Ranch.” This points to a dirt road on the left; this is our driveway. Turn left.
   
   
3. Follow our driveway for 9 miles to the ranch. There are three intersections on the way - just follow the signs.

Time from downtown Colorado Springs is approximately 1½ hours (in good weather).

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