WESTCLIFFE OTHER FIELD GUIDE
High‑Country Bull: Four Days Hunting Elk in the Sangre de Cristo Backcountry
A 4‑day, rifle-only elk hunt out of wilderness camps near Westcliffe, Colorado, with expert guides, meals, and access by horseback or ATV.
High‑Country Bull: Four Days Hunting Elk in the Sangre de Cristo Backcountry.
This four‑day elk hunt places rifle hunters on public land in the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains outside Westcliffe, Colorado, operating from small wilderness camps that combine close access to productive elk country with comfortable backcountry lodging and guided attention.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Elk Country in the Sangre de Cristo Range
Hunt expansive public lands in steep, high‑country terrain where elk concentrate; the setting is the defining element of this guided Colorado backcountry experience.
Horseback, ATV and Spot‑and‑Stalk
Guides access prime hunting areas by horseback or ATV—and sometimes both—then finish hunts with spot‑and‑stalk on foot into elk holding areas.
Small Camps, Expert Guidance, Included Meals
Hunts operate from wilderness camps with two to four hunters per camp, offering expert guidance, personalized attention and wilderness lodging with meals included.
What the day feels like
What Four Days in Camp Feels Like
Across four days participants live at small wilderness camps while guides move the party into prime elk country. Access to hunting zones comes by horseback or ATV (or both), and on‑the‑ground efforts end in classical spot‑and‑stalk work—an exacting, physically engaged hunt designed for rifle hunters who want a true Colorado backcountry challenge.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Four days total for the guided elk hunt.
Meet at 4613 County Road 160, Westcliffe, CO 81252 prior to departure for camp.
Trips include meals and wilderness lodging and are operated with expert guidance from Dry Creek Ranch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the hunt?
The program is a four‑day guided elk hunt.
Where do we meet?
Participants meet at 4613 County Road 160, Westcliffe, CO 81252.
What age can participate?
Hunters aged 12 and older may participate.
How are hunting areas accessed?
Guides access prime areas by horseback, ATV, or a combination, with final approaches made on foot via spot‑and‑stalk.
How large are the camps?
Hunts operate from wilderness camps with two to four hunters per camp to ensure focused guidance.
Are meals and lodging provided?
Yes—meals and wilderness lodging are included as part of the trip.
Who operates the hunt?
The hunt is operated by Dry Creek Ranch.