Come join us for the grand re-opening of the La Garita Creek Ranch Airstrip in South Central Colorado. Over the last few months, a group of pilots have been working hand-in-hand with the ranch manager at the La Garita Creek Ranch (a former guest ranch) to open the property up for recreational use. In this time we've improved the runway, added windsocks, and repaired many of the cabins. The location is impressive, about 10 miles North of Del Norte, CO. The La Garita Creek runs through the property providing for lot's of shade trees and fishing. Overnight guests can camp in a tent or stay in one of the many cabins (reasonable rates). The ranch manager is very excited to host a fly-in and see what people think of the airstrip and ranch.
Here are a few of the basics. 3400ft runway (2600ft improved, 800ft natural rough grass), 8050 ft MSL (high DA!), lots of parking, room for tents, firepit, a lodge, and a half dozen cabins. Preferred landing is to the West and takeoff to the East. This is a strip where good pilot skills and mountain experience is required.
Latitude: 37° 48' 41.59"N (37° 48.69' N)
Longitude: 106°18'54.93"W (106° 18.91'W)
Pictures, Airstrip Diagram, E-Waiver, & Cabin requests: CLICK HERE
Fly-In Registration Form: CLICK HERE
UPDATES (6/2/13)
-There will be a Beef Brisket dinner with all the fixin's on Saturday night. We told them to plan for 100, so we need more people to sign up.
-The Hooper Sand Dunes Pool welcomed us back with open arms. Plan to fly-out Saturday and enjoy lunch and a soak.
-Other Saturday morning fly-outs will include Quarter Circle Circle Ranch (HIGH Density Altitude @ 9600ft MSL), Saguache (04V), Creede, and others.
(Note: This is a private airstrip, a signed waiver and prior permission is required.)
