M Lazy C Ranch
"Horseback Ride at Cowboy U"

Ridin’ at the M Lazy C Ranch puts guests in the boots of a cowboy on a journey through Colorado’s pristine wilderness. Whether guests only have time for an hour ride, or time to spend a couple of hours, or days with us, they are treated to the timeless views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains that have humbled Native Americans, explorers, settlers, cowboys, and ranch guests for generations. Every horseback ride takes guests through the Pike National Forest and past historic mining claims.

The M Lazy C Ranch is a family owned working Colorado cattle ranch homesteaded just over 100 years ago. Just 35 miles west of Colorado Springs and the front range of the Rocky Mountains, the dude ranch is nestled in a high mountain valley surrounded by pine and aspen forests with access to thousands of acres of National Forest. The M Lazy C is the perfect setting for all types of Western fun and activities.

The ranch is surrounded by so much gorgeous country it’s hard to see it in just an hour or two. We offer 1, 3, and 5 day pack trips into the Pike National Forest. The ranch provides the guide, your horse, equipment and food. We provide cowboy teepees or.... you can sleep under the Colorado star studded sky. Your meals will be cooked over an open campfire promising that no one will go away hungry. All you need is your sleeping bag, personal gear and LOTS of film for your camera.

Horseback rides are open to the public year-round. Children are always welcome! Our Wranglers will match the horse to the ability and physical requirements of each rider and make every effort to ride to the guests’ abilities.