CSP - Windy Ridge Traditional Geocache

Windy Ridge

This geocache is part of Colorado's South Park GeoTour, which means you can win prizes by finding 20 or more caches. Visit our website for more information and to download your GeoTour Passport!

Container Type: Ammo Can
Code Location: Inside container
Access Info: This cache is located on USFS property.
Winter Access: Not recommended

Windy Ridge is home to the Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area, a designation received in 1964 to honor the Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine trees that have grown on this ridge for over 800 years. The road leading to Windy Ridge takes you through several mining sites including Mineral Park. From the ridge you can look south and view much of South Park.

This cache is located just outside the Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area on Windy Ridge . Take County Road 8 (Buckskin Road) west from Alma to the Paris Mill. Turn right at the sign for Windy Ridge and follow the road through Mineral Park to the parking area on the ridge. The Windy Ridge Road is in poor condition in some locations but some passenger cars may be able to drive up and park at Mineral Park. 4WD/high clearance vehicles can continue directly up to the ridge. Be sure to walk over to the ridge and view the bristlecones after finding the cache!