Huerfano River Canyon Ranch

Expansive ranch with a private canyon, 11 miles of river and abundant hunting

The Huerfano River Canyon Ranch is a very large ranch with historical and ecological significance and stunning scenery that includes a picturesque canyon, 11 miles of the Huerfano River, buttes, ridges, cliffs, wooded hills and draws, hidden valleys, and native grasslands.

The ranch represents an opportunity to own a ranch in Colorado which is reminiscent of the large ranches of the old west.  Land holdings of this size and nature are rare. The ranch encompasses two large private ranch holdings and includes over 11 miles of frontage along the Huerfano River and Canyon.  Remnants of prehistoric art, rock shelters, and fire rings are seen in this picturesque canyon. Historically, the land has been operated as a working cattle ranch for generations, but also offers premium hunting, horseback riding, and other recreational opportunities.  It is easily accessible to the Front Range cities of Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, Colorado. The ranch offers diverse geographic characteristics including a scenic and wild river canyon, wooded ridges and buttes, hidden valleys, mesa land, rock formations, springs, and native prairie. 

When you reach the top of this ranch you can see the entire southern ranges all the way to New Mexico.  The views are stunning and include the Spanish Peaks, the Sangre De Cristo Range, Greenhorn Mountain and Pikes Peak.  The high point of this ranch known as Turkey Ridge is one of the most prominent mesa formations in Southern Colorado.  Tree cover includes pinon, cedar, juniper, oak brush, cottonwoods, and other riparian vegetation along the river.   The ranch fully surrounds 760 acres of BLM land and with no public access, has private use of these lands as additional hunting and recreational ground. There are many possibilities here including a family legacy ranch, hunting ranch, corporate retreat, conservation easement, cattle ranch, or horse property.

There are 11 +/- miles of winding Huerfano River Canyon along the western boundary of the ranch.  This river drainage is ecologically diverse with sub irrigated grounds, riparian plant and animal life, and is a protective haven for bird life and big game. The ranch includes a productive well which feeds the home and miles of underground pipeline servicing livestock tanks throughout the property.  A live spring also supplements the livestock water system.  The steel tanks dispersed around the ranch have provided consistent water resources for wildlife and livestock management.  The ranch is fenced and cross fenced.

The Ranch is currently leased and this lease could be extended to provide a consistent yearly income to a new owner.  The property could also be leased for hunting to local outfitters.  There are no conservation easements on this property, however, this property would be an ideal candidate for a conservation easement and has high quality conservation values. 

The ranch is located in Game Management Unit 128. The Huerfano River is an active big game corridor.  The terrain, water resources, forage, and protective bedding areas on this ranch combine to create outstanding habitat for elk, mule deer, white tail deer, antelope, and bear. Turkey hunting is at a premium along the river drainage.  A resident elk herd is present on the ranch and is seen often moving in and out of the river bottom. Unit 128 offers an extended OTC season for bull elk from mid-October to mid-November and numerous leftover “C” tags for cow elk are available for this unit each year.  This area of Colorado is known for producing large mule deer and pronghorn and many are seen regularly on the ranch.  The ranch has been enrolled in the Landowner Preference Program (LPP) and has received multiple vouchers for mule deer and pronghorn in past seasons. Equestrian, ATV, or off-road enthusiasts would love this property as there are miles of old roads and trails running through most of the ranch.

Rocky Mountain Ranch & Land is the listing broker for this property

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