WESTCLIFFE OTHER FIELD GUIDE
Five Days of Backcountry Elk Hunting in the Sangre de Cristo with Dry Creek Ranch
A five-day, rifle-only backcountry hunt on public land around Westcliffe that pairs small wilderness camps and expert guides with access by horseback or ATV.
Five Days of Backcountry Elk Hunting in the Sangre de Cristo with Dry Creek Ranch.
Embark on an elk hunting expedition into the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains around Westcliffe, Colorado, operating from small wilderness camps with expert guides who deliver close access to productive public-land elk country.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rugged Sangre de Cristo Backcountry
Hunts take place in the stunning, rugged terrain of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where public lands hold abundant elk and opportunities for trophy bulls.
Small Wilderness Camps with Personalized Guidance
Trips operate from wilderness camps with two-to-four hunters per camp, allowing expert guides to provide personalized attention and support throughout the five-day hunt.
Access by Horseback or ATV, Then Spot-and-Stalk
Guides use horseback, ATVs, or a combination to reach prime hunting areas; hunting is completed with spot-and-stalk tactics on foot for rifle hunters.
What the day feels like
What the Five Days Feel Like
Across five days you move from secure wilderness lodging into high-country elk country, using horseback or ATV access to reach ridge lines and drainages and finishing the work with classic spot-and-stalk foot hunts—an intentionally challenging, reward-focused Colorado backcountry experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hunt suits and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a five-day guided hunt operating out of Westcliffe, Colorado, organized by Dry Creek Ranch.
The meeting location for the hunt is 4613 County Road 160, Westcliffe, CO 81252.
All trips include meals and wilderness lodging; access to hunting country is provided by horseback, ATV, or a combination, followed by spot-and-stalk hunting on foot.
Hunts operate from small camps with two-to-four hunters per camp; the program is open to participants ages 12 and up and is designed for rifle hunters.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is this hunt?
The hunt runs five days.
Where do we meet before the hunt?
The meeting location is 4613 County Road 160, Westcliffe, CO 81252.
What age of participants is allowed?
Participants age 12 and older are permitted.
How are hunting areas accessed?
Guides access prime hunting areas by horseback, ATV, or a combination, then hunters employ spot-and-stalk tactics on foot.
Are meals and lodging provided?
Yes — all trips include meals and wilderness lodging.
What type of hunter is this designed for?
This hunt is designed for rifle hunters seeking a challenging, backcountry elk experience on public land.