This cache resides in Nelson Ranch Open Space in Douglas County right along the Ringtail Trail. There are multiple ways to get here depending on your mode of transportation. As horseback riders we start at the Sharptail Ridge Open Space TH on Roxborough Park Rd. From there it is a little over 4.5 miles one way to this cache. Only hikers and equestrians (no dogs) can use the Sharptail Trail. Also since this is a State Wildlife area, this trailhead is closed for hunting seasons in the fall, so please check the Douglas County Open Space for dates.
The second (and closest) access for hikers only (no dogs) is through Roxoborough State Park & requires an entrance fee. From the visitors center it is approx. 2.5 miles one way on CR 5 to the cache.
The 3rd access for all types of non-motorized users (including dogs) is from the Indian Creek Trail west of Sedalia. It is at least 9 miles one way from that TH to the cache. A long hike, but not bad if you are riding a mountain bike.
Not all horses are suitable to be a trail horse but mine is one of the best! You might run into horseback riders on these trails. It's a popular trail system, especially since there are restrictions on mountain bikes, giving us an opportunity to relax and not worry about speeding bikes that can sometimes sneak up on us & spook our horses out from under us. As prey animals, horses are naturally herd animals in that they prefer multiple horses for safety otherwise they can be jumpy and even more skittish. Mine is especially unusual as he feels comfortable going for a ride by himself. I hope you enjoy this trail as much as I do.