Lower Lake Ranch is a unique mountain venue that offers outdoor recreation for most outdoor adventurist and mountain enthusiast.


            SEEKING A FISHING ADVENTURE

         In the summer enjoy fly fishing at the ranch or travel down Elk Creek Rd. to the Platte River for faster waters.  Either choose is a great day of a variety of fishing experiences in the stream or in the lakes or in the river.  Call 303-838-6622


               SEEKING TO HOST A GROUP GATHERING

         Group gatherings are another great feature offered at the ranch.  Host a family reunion,   a Wedding, a Corporate Retreat,  Anniversary Celebration, Birthday Celebration.    Reserve the ranch for a great memory get-a-way.   Families can reserve the ranch from 2 to 5 days, and begin enjoying ranch activities.   EXAMPLE:    Friday night grill your hamburgers or hotdogs at north fork ball park.  Saturday host a wedding or family reunion or Anniversary Celebration,  Sunday reserve a fishing guide for family and friends to learn more about fly fishing, Monday reserve a White Water rafting trip and rest on Tuesday.    Customized packages are available.  Call 303-838-6622


            SEEKING A GET-A-WAY  EXPERIENCE     

           How about mountain biking or hiking. 

Lower Lake offers many interior hiking trails at 8000+ feet or bring your own bike and take off for a day of riding mountain roads that lead you to the Platte River or Pike National Forest or drop in for a cup of coffee at a shop in the historical community of Pine Grove.  Most biking trails and roads will provide you with a 12+ mile loop or greater.  Ride distances can always be shorten, just turn around and come back.   If riding a longer distance is your adventure continue on to Buffalo Creek Area then head back to the Ranch and after dinner  relax with a cup of tea or coffee while viewing the stars.       After a day of outdoor activities enjoy dinner at a variety of local restaurants or grill a steak outside your cabin room on an outdoor grill.    When it is time for bed, rest your head on a comfortable pillow top mattress.  Call 303-838-6622



            SEEKING TO HOST A COMPANY GATHERING

         Group gatherings are another great feature offered at the ranch.  Hosting a Corporate Retreat or Picnic is a long time event at the ranch.  For over 60 years the ranch has hosted company gatherings for names such as  “The Denver Post”, “Samsonite”, “Welches Equipment”, “United Airlines”,  “E & C Precast” to name a few.   Non-profits and Educational Institutes also enjoy hosting fly fishing clinics or fundraisers.    Reserve the ranch for a great event.        Customized  event packages are available.  Call 303-838-6622



               SEEKING A BED and BREAKFAST RETREAT

  Stay in a cabin for a relaxing get-a-way as a Bed and Breakfast.  Call 303-838-6622



                SEEKING “BRING YOUR OWN HORSE”

          Bring your own horse-   The ranch  provides horse owners a special opportunity to “bring your horse” then take off for a ride during the day.  The barn and stalls are conveniently located within site of the cabins.   Call 303-838-6622



           The Ranch is located just 20 to 30 minutes from Denver, Colorado or even Red Rocks Park,  Morrison Colorado.    After attending a concert at Red Rocks make a reservation to stay in a cabin for a relaxing weekend.   www.redrocksonline.com


          For over 120 years, guests have enjoyed this mountain get-a-way for indoor and outdoor recreation and relaxation.   View our RANCH HISTORY page, for great information about the ranches historical background.    Today, old traditions  continue.  Host your family reunion, a business retreat, a fishing adventure, a wedding or just visit the ranch for a quiet getaway and stay in a “WOW” cabin room where you can enjoy a soak in a hot tub in front of the fireplace. 


        The  same beauty and hospitality of years past has been preserved for visitors today.   Surrounded by Mountain ranges, touched by a flowing creek, stocked ponds, whispering willows, and blue skies.  LLR is the perfect get-a-way located on over 200 acres and situated  at 8000+- feet,  just 20-30 minutes from the Denver Metropolitan area, off  C-470  & Hwy. 285 South    (5 Miles south of Conifer, Colorado and  3 miles north of Pine Junction, Co) 


Your Hub-  2009- “Great Get-away just miles from the Denver area off of Hwy 285 south and C-470.  by Scott Perry

Being from New York,It doesn't matter how long now I have been here, heading past the first hogback and into the Rockies is the moment the getaway mentality starts to kick in. I have always liked traveling up Highway 285 better than I-70. It just seems better without all the commerce traffic or the people trying to blaze a trail to L.A.or Vegas. Seemingly, there are a lot more reasons to head up the interstate but there are great reasons to venture up the less used civilization escape route if you do a little investigating. When the economy improves I hope the silly term staycation is the first casualty. Luckily for us the word stay to Coloradoans is a lot friendlier than to those in Toledo.

When Linda and I searched out our wedding site we had pretty high hopes for the one touting mountain beauty. As we passed the already picked out rehearsal dinner site, The Fort, and left the flatlands the drive helped us decide it was a clear choice.

That location, Lower Lake Ranch in Pine did not let us down in our effort to provide our friends and family from MO, NE, FL and NY a true Colorado experience. Being outside in such a gorgeous setting had everyone smiling almost as much as Linda and I. With the impressive Lion's Head rock formation in the back ground the pictures came out stellar and it will always be a favorite place for us to go.

view the entire story at:

http://denver.yourhub.com/DenverSouth/Stories/Archive/Travel/Story~567687.aspx



                    Lower Lake Ranch Historically known as

                            Lions Head Ranch, since 1880’s


                        11883 South Elk Creek Rd.

                             Pine, Colorado.



            

               call Today  303-838-6622

      information@lowerlakeranch.com





                                                                                    CURRENT QUOTES AND THANK YOU



July 2010 - The South Dakota group- Thought you would like to hear a funny story.  Last week my finance and I attending a wedding in South Dakota, while visiting with another guest he began telling me about a wedding he had just attended in June in Colorado.  His quote was “ We just returned from Denver after attending a really neat mountain ranch for a wedding, we had a great time”  I mentioned my finance and I were also getting married at a ranch outside of Denver.  Thats right we were both talking about Lower Lake Ranch,  amazing how small the world is.


June 2010-  To LLR staff,  Would like to take time to let everyone at the Ranch know how much we appreciated all of their effort to make our daughters wedding a wonderful event.  Through all of our apprehension our stay at the ranch was exactly what we dreamed of.  The staff was great especially when we made last minute changes of adding to the guest list,  the facility was outstanding and exceeding our vision, and the food was amazing.   LLR is a unique mountain location.  Thanks again from Minnesota.





Guest arrive from many areas locally, statewide, and internationally,   Do you see your locations?


Colorado areas LLR has served: the Denver Metro Area and Beyond: Arvada, Aspen, Aurora, Avon, Belmar, Boulder, Breckenridge, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Centennial, Cherry Creek, Cherry Hills, Colorado Springs, Commerce City, Crested Butte, Durango, Eagle, Englewood, Estes Park, Evergreen, Fort Collins, Glendale, Glenwood Springs, Golden, Grand Junction, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Idaho Springs, Ken Caryl, Lafayette, Leadville, Littleton, Louisville, Loveland, Montrose, Northglenn, Pueblo, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Superior, Telluride, Thornton, Vail, Westminster, Wheatridge


States LLR has served: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,  Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming


Countries LLR has served:  England, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, China,  Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Iceland, New Zealand

 

LL  Ranch features :


Special Occasions

Lodging

social gatherings

Weddings

Elopements

Family reunions

company picnics

Western Call Dancing


outdoor  activities

FLY FISHING

FRISBEE GOLF

HORSESHOES

VOLLEYBALL

HIKING

BIKING



Horse Back riding  (Bring your horse)


WINTER ACTIVITIES

ICE FISHING

ICE SKATING

ICE HOCKEY

SNOW SHOE TRAILS

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING


and

Beautiful Colorado scenery


       

            LLR  MISSION


“Lower Lake at Elk Falls Ranch is an

eco-friendly and an environmentally sensitive ranch.    Protecting Wildlife and water resources are an important feature in the Ranch’s  history.”

The Ranch encourages all guests to respect and protect ranch property and to participate in conservation of water use and electrical use in the rooms.    Many exterior lights at the ranch are solar powered and low luminous which allows for “STAR Gazing”


If guests have any suggestions or comments that can assist in the Ranch’s mission, Please contact staff .


DIRECTIONS TO THE RANCH



LLR is conveniently located just 30 minutes off of Hwy 285 S. S.W. of Denver.  Drive South on Hwy 285 from C470 interchange,  then drive towards Conifer, Colorado.  Continue on 285 and four miles past Conifer turn right (go west) at Shaffers Crossing and Elk Creek Rd., go 2.2 miles to the Ranches entrance on the Left. 

Approximately 21 miles from Denver area.



Landmarks you will see 1500 feet before you turn onto Elk Creek Rd.   THERE IS A FLASHING INTERSECTION LIGHT that post the intersection is coming up in 1500 feet.  When you see that sign, turn your right hand blinker on and at the bottom of the mountain is Elk Creek Rd.,  turn right then go 2.2 miles to “Fly Fishing Lane” at the Ranches entrances turn Left, parking at the LODGE.