Amenities. Walker Ranch was always a great ride when I lived in Colorado. The price listed above is an estimated cost of the Colorado tag as we assist many landowners in the sale of their tags, prices can vary from one landowner in the same unit to another landowner. During one archery season, outfitter/guide and good friend Lonny Vanatta bugled in over 25 bulls in one morning hunt before his hunter arrowed a big Colorado unit 2 elk while it was fighting another bull. Once you reach the high point in Eldorado Canyon State Park, the trail flattens out as you cross a gorgeous meadow. (Prices below do not include a tag you must draw or have a tag to hunt at the prices stated below). The homestead consists of original buildings from the 1880s, except a newly reconstructed ranch house. 2014 all archery hunters punched their tags and one rifle hunter missed a big bull 370+ and had ample opportunities to kill 330″ to 350″ bulls and passed. I rode it with gears and on a single speed and both are doable, altho I'm sure I walked some on the 1x1. It's a bit of a haul, and if you don't know where you're going you might not think you're headed toward one of the city's best trail heads. FAQ. There are a number of trailheads along the Walker Ranch Loop but we started at the main Walker Ranch Trailhead. Walker Ranch Danes - Bowie, TX Walker Ranch Danes - Bowie, TX Walker Ranch Danes - Bowie, TX Walker Ranch Danes - Bowie, TX Archery: Kevin shot a 345 bull, Josh harvested a 360″ plus bull. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. But if you reach Gross Reservoir you've gone too far. Walker Ranch was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1975, and in 1995, it was listed as one of the most endangered historic places in the state. The awesome bull to cow ratio brings the daily sighting of multiple bull elk to the norm instead of the exception. 2011 Elk Report: 8 bull elk 4 archery hunters killed 3 bulls all had multiple opportunities from 300″ to 340″ bulls. Menu & Reservations Make Reservations . Can’t find the trail you are looking for? To purchase this or any other Colorado landowner tag please call or email: Your request has been submitted successfully. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 2014 Elk Report: 4 Archery hunters took 4 bulls from 320 to the biggest bull of 358″ 1 Rifle hunter took a 360″ bull and the other hunter missed a 370 class bull at 85 yards and later saw a Boone and Crockett class bull that he could not get a shot at before legal shooting hours caught up to him. Earlier this month, Walker and his wife, Georgia, paid $2.35 million for a 2,300-acre section of adjacent ranchland held by residential developers Red Creek Ranch, according to Pueblo County records. Welcome to D Cross Ranch. 2015 Elk Report: 2 Muzzleloader hunters 1 84-year-old hunter took a 335″ bull, his hunting partner missed 5 different bulls with his smoke pole and went home empty-handed (combination of buck fever and Parkinson’s disease, sadly) 4 rifle hunters were 100% largest bull was 361″, 2 archery hunters, one took a nice 375″ bull and the other shot at multiple bulls but did not score. It's a bit of a haul, and if you don't know where you're going you might not think you're headed toward one of the city's best trail heads. The south end of the ranch is located just east of Zenobia Peak and the north end is located east of Jack Springs. The trail starts by descending through a burn area into a canyon. Ranch Pictures. I’m not used to gaining elevation at the end of a hike, and I was really feeling it. Welcome. Walker Ranch in Boulder, Colorado offers some amazing Mountain Biking. 2019 Cow Elk Season: 5 rifle hunters took 4 cow elk. Colorado unit 2 elk hunting has long been one of the top 2 trophy elk hunting GMU’s or game management units in the entire state. It’s an easy to moderate 1.25 mile hike from the Ethel Harrold Trailhead down to where South Boulder Creek winds through the park and crashes over the boulders blocking its path. NOAA weather radar, satellite and synoptic charts. We raise and keep our horses in a natural environment. 10.8mi — 5h 15m May 18, 2019 I decided to do the loop counter-clockwise, though there were people going in both directions. Thankfully the last mile was mostly flat and/or downhill. He is recognized internationally as an expert in the area of Pastors’ and Missionaries’ personal, professional and spiritual development. It boarders the Ute Indian Reservation. The car’s thermometer read only 71* but the sun beating down made it feel way hotter than that. In 1971, Hazel and her family formed the W.A.W. 10 Reviews (303) 441-3440 Website. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. There are more stairs after the first creek access point but the crossing comes quickly, as does the final ascent back to the Walker Ranch Trailhead. Colorado unit 2 Antelope hunting has been in the “trophy” group of GMU’s in Colorado for many years. Horses. His other grandfather lived his life as a cattleman on the Nueces River in South Texas on the family ranch where he was born. Kyle and I were planning on going snowshoeing this weekend but I was out with a migraine all day Saturday and then Kyle woke up with a migraine Sunday morning. This section of the trail was mostly forested with the occasional view into Eldorado Canyon. Walker Ranch Park weather forecast updated daily. The Walkers started guiding trophy mule deer hunters almost 50 years ago, but have since spent all their time chasing cattle. Walker Ranch is one of the rides that every Boulder-based mountain biker has ridden. Colorado Outfitter License # 2780. COTREX is a project by the Colorado DNR and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Walker Ranch Open Space. Big Game Hunting, Elk, Mule Deer, Hog Hunting, Landowner Tags, Outfitters, & Guides HuntersDomain.com features hunting trips, fishing trips and adventure ... Colorado Unit 2 Walker Ranch Best Elk Hunt in the West! This part of the hike is similar to many other foothills hikes, open meadows, forests, and the occasion ranch ruin, when you top out on this section of the trail it becomes spectacular. Testimonials. There are a number of trailheads along the Walker Ranch Loop but we started at the main Walker Ranch Trailhead. (What is going on!?) It makes it much easier to access several good areas, and of course hunting many good areas on the ranch. UNIT 2 COLORADO TRESPASS ONLY HUNTS for ELK & DEER. Walker Ranch Loop | Walker Ranch Open Space, Boulder, CO | 04/28/19 | 8.24 miles | 1,584′ gain. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Because it sits at 7,240 ft. Walker Ranch stays colder and holds snow better than the city of Boulder (located at a mere 5,460 feet). Many of the elk stray onto the surrounding lands but always return for that evening drink and nightly rendezvous with the cows (girls). He grew up in Eastern New Mexico in Clovis’s farm and ranch community, where one of his grandfathers arrived with the railroad. For tailwater angling, take Highway 72 West from 93 North of the city of Golden, then take the exit/turnoff for Gross Reservoir. The Walker Ranch/Eldorado Fire occurred in 2000 and burned over 1,000 acres. Staying on the Walker Ranch loop takes you up a wide dirt road, past the ruins of some ranch houses, into an Evergreen forest, and up to the Ethel Harold Trailhead. The 4 rifle hunters 2 women took bulls 1-340″ (70 years old…awesome)  bull and the other lady hunter (54 years old) a 322″ bull. 2014 was a great season and we had more elk than ever on the ranch with the folks hunting the public land only struggling some to stay in the elk. What started as a small 160 acre homestead became a 6,000 acre cattle operation by 1959. Our western bloodlines trace back to stock from the 24,000 acre Double-Diamond Ranch (where Calvin Miller built his program with horses like Hill's Perfection & Allen's Gold Zephyr). Muzzleloader Terry took a 360 + bull  Rifle: John took a 350 bull, Danny and Dave each shot bulls just under 350. (Posted on our HuntersDomain youtube account. Photo taken in 2000. It's a great ride for someone visiting, offering fun singletrack and great scenery. Although we strive to provide the most accurate and up to date information, we urge all hunters to do your own research. Walker Ranch Loop - 7.7 Miles Round-Trip Walker Ranch Loop is one of Boulder's most popular multi-use trails, open to hiking, running, biking, fishing, horseback riding and pets. Be prepared for a mandatory hike-a-bike section as the trail heads down to South Boulder Creek. Deer were 100% kill success and cows just under 80% for last 2 years. Eldorado Cascades is tucked back in Walker Ranch near Boulder, Colorado. 2018 Elk Report: Rifle Brett chased a 390″ bull all season and shot a 330″ bull last day, Gary shot a 340″ + bull, Joeys 80-year-old dad shot an awesome bull grossing over 360″. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. https://www.historycolorado.org/location/walker-family-ranch These waterholes and springs make it great for bow hunting in unit 2 Colorado or just getting a great close up look at unit 2 elk and unit 2 mule deer. 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