Pleasure Park Loop #1

This series of caches is located west of Hotchkiss, Colorado near the Pleasure Park Recreation Area. This is a favorite spot where I take my dogs to run amuck! They have a ton of energy and are able to run freely without being on a leash! Many other locals use this area for the same purpose; humans and pups getting some exercise!

I decided to place a few caches here because the area offers some great overlooks of the river, adobe scenery and the occasional wildlife sighting. This series will take you on an approximately 2.5 mile walk through the “dobies.” The area is open year round, but walking out here can be obstructed due to weather conditions. During the spring/fall mud season the ground is very slippery, so use caution during this time. The terrain is varied with elevation increases and decreases, but the path follows a two-track trail. The loop may also be driven, but I highly recommend a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle or an ATV.

The first cache in the series is placed near the parking area for the beginning of the loop. There is also another parking area near the end of the series, so the loop can be worked backwards. There is ample parking and a car can easily get off the road (I do still recommend 4-wheel drive if visiting when the ground is snowy or muddy.)

***I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT TRAVEL ON FOOT PAST THE THIRD CACHE IN THE SERIES BE ATTEMPTED ONLY IF THE GROUND IS DRY, FROZEN OR SNOW COVERED. THE ADOBE MUD IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TRAVERSE***

Congrats to Team kekj for the FTF!

Additional Waypoints

P15K7DE - Beginning of Loop Parking
N 38° 47.536 W 107° 49.929
This is a great place to pull off and park to start the loop.