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If you will be flying to Denver instead of driving, there are various transportation options for getting to and from Highlands for you and your family/group depending on your needs and budget.

If you will be driving or renting a vehicle, and are willing to offer a ride to or from Denver Airport, please email Ashley-Anne at aamasters@gmail.com. Please include number of persons/luggage you can take, estimated arrival time, and if you are available on Wednesday or Saturday.

If you’d like to ride in the PEC Shuttle from Highlands to Denver Airport on Saturday, please email Ashley-Anne with the number in your party and if you need the 12:00pm or the 3:30pm shuttle depending on your flight time. PEC Shuttle is $25 per person, payable by check  at the event. Reserve now. Space is limited.

Helpful and informative links are included below:

Denver Airport Ground Transportation Information

Denver Super Shuttle

Regional Transportation District

Boulder Visitor Information

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

How do I get to Highlands?

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Depending on where you’re coming from, here is a map and very helpful directions to Highlands Camp & Retreat Center.

From Ft. Collins and the northeast plains: 
Starting at I-25, proceed south to Longmont, exit 243 and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons.  Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark.  Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route to Ferncliff/Allenspark.  Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock.  The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.

From Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the southeast plains:  From I-25, proceed north to Longmont, exit 243 and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons.  Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark.  Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route to Ferncliff/Allenspark.  Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock.  The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.

From Denver International Airport (1.5-2 hours):  
Take Pena Blvd to I-70 west, and I-70 to I-270 north, or take E-470 (Toll road, marked “470” on map) north to I-25.  Go north on I-25 to exit 243 and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons.  Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark.  Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route to Ferncliff/Allenspark.  Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock.  The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.

From Estes Park (30 minutes):  Take Colo. Hwy 7 south to Allenspark.  Turn right at mile marker 16, which is the second turn for Hwy 7 Business Route.  Proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock.  The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.

From the mountains and further west:  Take I-70 east to I-25 north.  Go north on I-25 to exit 243, and turn west on CO Hwy 66 toward Longmont/Lyons.  Proceed west on 66 through Lyons to the stop sign and turn left on CO Hwy 7 toward Allenspark.  Approximately 18 miles beyond Lyons, watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route to Ferncliff/Allenspark.  Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock.  The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.

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For a more scenic, direct route from the mountains and further west:  Take I-70 east to Central City Parkway, exit 243.  Proceed through Central City/Blackhawk and turn left at Clear Creek St/ CO-119.  In Nederland, travel 3/4 of the way through the roundabout and take CO Hwy 72 (Peak to Peak Highway) toward Estes Park.  Turn left onto Hwy 7 and proceed approximately 6 miles and watch for signs directing travelers to turn left on the Hwy 7 business route to Ferncliff/Allenspark.  Turn left on Hwy 7 business route, and proceed about 1/8 mile just past the large rock.  The sign marking the entryway to Highlands is on the left.

GPS COORDINATES:

Decimal Degrees
Latitude 40.189394 Longitude -105.509766
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds
Latitude 40° 11′ 21.8184 Longitude -105° 30′ 35.157

*The physical address for Highlands is often incorrectly identified and mapped through internet and GPS services.  We strongly encourage guests to use the directions or coordinates provided for the best travel experience to Highlands.

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