The Spring Gulch Equestrian Area is a 105-acre facility used since 1978 for equestrian jumping. It contains a series of trails and jumps designed for the English style of riding. Equestrian groups use the property for organized events, and informally throughout the year for horse and rider training. It features a jump course, dressage area, cross country schooling, restroom and dirt parking lot.

For more information about the Spring Gulch Equestrian Area contact the Metro District at 303-791-2710.

Spring Gulch Equestrian Map

Hours

• 8:00 a.m. – Sunset

Access Fees

• $5.00/day – Collected at a pay station located on the entry road
• $25.00/year – Available for purchase at:

Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center
3280 Redstone Park Cir.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
or
Annual passes may also be purchased at the pay station with the envelopes provided. The pass will be mailed to the purchaser.

An additional fee station for Central Colorado Eventing fees is located near the parking area.

Directions

• From Denver – Take I-25 south to C-470 west. Take the Santa Fe Dr. exit and turn left (south). The Spring Gulch Equestrian Area is located approximately 1.5 miles from the exit on the left (east) side of the road.
• From Santa Fe Dr. South – Take Santa Fe Dr. north. Once you pass the intersection with Highlands Ranch Parkway you will travel about half a mile to the Spring Gulch Equestrian Area located on your right (east).

Park Rules

Dogs must be leashed at all times.

No horses or vehicles are permitted on the dam road, other than emergency vehicles.

The following are prohibited:

• No glass containers
• Damaging or misusing property
• Littering or dumping
• Fireworks or open fires
• Operating drones, aircraft or model rockets
• Golfing
• Feeding or harassing wildlife
• Archery, paintball or BB guns
• Discharge of weapons
• Overnight camping

Resources

• Central Colorado Eventing
• United States Eventing Assocation
• Pine Ridge Pony Club