Elk Glade
Come enjoy our historic ranch, our spectacular valley, our gentle livestock and abundant wildlife – all only an hour from Colorado Springs
On the ranch
There are many ways to enjoy this valley which for you might include cattle drives, horseback riding, jeep tours, fishing, weddings, corporate team-building events, and hunting. Elk Glade is pleased to offer 3,200 exclusively leased acres and about 20,000 acres of lands leased from the BLM and USFS. Consider Elk Glade for hiking, fly fishing, riding horses or simply enjoying the beautiful scenery of the East Beaver Valley with friends and family.
The Colorado Springs Gazette noted that the canyon system around our ranch — to which we have the only access by road — is “…the largest canyon system without roads from Wyoming to New Mexico.” The Sierra Club figures that the area of about 132,000 acres of BLM, USFS, state and private lands (of which we are among the largest owners), is the most pristine land along the Colorado Front Range.
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Embark on a hunting experience like no other, deep in the untamed wilderness of South Cheyenne Canyon. Surrounded by rugged peaks and dense forest, our guided hunts offer an opportunity to pursue elk, mule deer, and other game in one of Colorado’s most breathtaking and bountiful regions. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, our knowledgeable guides provide expert tracking, safety, and field dressing support to ensure a successful and ethical harvest. This is more than a hunt — it’s a respectful connection to the land, the wildlife, and a tradition as old as the mountains themselves.
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We invite you to enjoy a memorable adventure, complete with herding cattle on horseback — all while taking in the crisp mountain air and views of pristine canyon land. Founded in 1888, the 3,200-acres of leased land that the Sierra Club notes as being the largest canyon system without roads from Wyoming to New Mexico (The Gazette, January 3, 2002). Ranch headquarters is a mining camp hotel that was built in 1900 and was later disassembled by ranch hands and moved from the mining ghost town to its present site. Today, guests can enjoy the adventure and excitement of this historical landmark.
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Cast your line into the pristine mountain streams and tranquil alpine lakes that surround our property, where nature’s bounty awaits. Whether you’re an experienced angler or trying it for the first time, our guided fishing adventures offer the perfect mix of relaxation and excitement. Reconnect with the outdoors as you fish for trout in clear, cold waters fed by natural springs and snowmelt. With breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, and the peaceful sounds of flowing water, each fishing trip becomes a memorable escape into the heart of the wilderness.
What People Are Saying
"I look forward to hunting at Elk Glade in future years, and think that all of the guys in our hunting party feel the same."
— past hunter
"The tent camp was a great addition to my trip. Very comfortable and set up nice. I could have stayed the whole week there."
— prior camper
"The elk glade hunt was everything I wanted - your property was beautiful and we had great encounters with many nice bulls. I enjoyed learning about the history of teh property, too."
— father + SON
Interior of a rustic wooden barn with a mounted deer head, two American flags hanging on either side, and a large window showing a snowy outdoor scene. There is a red and white bag hanging on the left and yellow hay bales on the right.
Three hippos in a river surrounded by grassy hills and forested mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman in camouflage clothing standing in a wooded area, holding a large antlered deer she has hunted, which is lying on the ground. The deer has a large set of antlers and is dead. The woman is smiling and has a bow with arrows attached to her side.
Three hunters posing with a large buck they have hunted in a snowy forest.
Two hunters crouch in dry grass with proud smiles, posing behind two large wild turkeys they hunted, with rocky hills and a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.
Two men kneeling beside a large, fallen elk with antlers, in a forested area.
Cattle Drive Down the Valley
Two men stand together behind a large, dead elk with impressive antlers in a forested area during daytime.
Two cowboys riding horses in a grassy meadow, herding a group of cattle with forested hills in the background under a clear blue sky.