📜 Historic site in Rocky Mountain National Park, preserving an early 1900s dude ranch.
🔍 Operated by German immigrant John Holzwarth Sr. and family from the 1910s to the 1970s, showcasing pioneer heritage.

Why Go

🕰️ Step back in time to early 20th-century pioneer life at a preserved dude ranch and homestead.
🚶 Enjoy an easy 0.5-mile gravel trail to historic cabins and lodge buildings.
📚 Learn about local history, fishing, hunting, and ranching.
⛰️ Experience scenic Kawuneeche Valley views.

Why Avoid

🚫 No access to building interiors during winter.
🐾 Pets prohibited on park trails and meadows.
⏰ Timed entry reservations may be required for park access.

Tips

🗓️ Visit during summer (Memorial Day-Labor Day) to see cabin interiors.
❄️ Winter access is by snowshoes or cross-country skis only.
📱 Use the NPS App for a self-guided tour.

Cost

💰 Entrance fees may apply for Rocky Mountain National Park.

Hours

🕒 Grounds open year-round, 24/7; cabins open summer season (Memorial Day-Labor Day) 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

🅿️ Parking Available along Trail Ridge Road, 0.5 miles from site.