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Situated outside of Walden, Colorado, the Kuiper Ranch is a 2,040 +/- deeded acre cattle ranch with productive meadows, historic improvements, and expansive views of the Rocky Mountains. The Kuiper Ranch has served as a balanced hay and cattle operation for many years producing, on average, 965 tons of mountain meadow hay from 778 irrigated acres. The meadows are irrigated by 86.7 CFS of water rights out of a system of ditches. The current landowners have utilized this property to graze 200 replacement heifers and 200 cow/calf pairs through the summer and 400-500 bred cows in the Fall. The improvements on the ranch have been well-maintained by the landowners and include a ranch home, historic barn, two shop buildings, a cabin, equipment shed and chicken coops. The property is accessed by a maintained, gravel county road located eight miles outside of Walden. The ranch is surrounded by the Park Range, Medicine Bow Mountains, Rabbit Ears Pass and the Never Summer Mountains. In additional to moose, which can almost always be spotted in the area, elk, antelope, mule deer and migratory birds also frequent the property. Over 4.8 miles of Beaver Creek and one mile of the Roaring Fork meander through the meadows and both offer incredible fishing opportunities for Brown and Rainbow Trout.

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Double Heart Ranch

$60,000,000

11,300 acres

Gunnison County, CO 81230

The Double Heart Ranch offers an unparalleled blend of natural beauty, recreational activities and operational excellence on 11,300 +/- deeded acres in the Gunnison Valley. Unlike many mountain retreats in Colorado, the Double Heart Ranch is a fully functional livestock operation supporting an estimated 1,000 animal units and a hay base producing 2,500 tons of hay annually. The improvements on the ranch are truly remarkable and include a lodge designed to sleep over 20 guests, three additional guest houses in private locations, and five managers houses across the ranch. The Double Heart Ranch boasts thriving wildlife populations and outstanding fishing in over five miles of Tomichi Creek. The landscape of the ranch is truly diverse with expansive meadows and riparian corridors in the lower elevations, sagebrush rangeland for grazing and timbered and aspen-covered mountain pastures. The varied topography supports a diverse habitat ideal for both agricultural production and recreation. The property adjoins national forest and connects to thousands of acres of state and BLM for endless recreational opportunities. The ranch is located near the vibrant mountain towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, which offer convenient commercial air service, local dining, shopping, and community services, as well as access to a renowned ski area. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a multifaceted ranch with impressive improvements, hay production, incredible live water and fishing, excellent wildlife habitat, and a productive agricultural operation.

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Tomichi Dome Hunting Ranch

$5,590,000

860 acres

Gunnison County, CO 81230

The Tomichi Dome Hunting Ranch is a rare opportunity to own a premier mule deer and elk hunting ranch on the western shoulder of Tomichi Dome located only 25 minutes east of Gunnison, Colorado. This unimproved mountain property consists of 860 +/- deeded acres, of which 640 acre in one tax parcel and the four other tax parcels range in size from 40 to 80 acres along Hot Springs Creek and County Road 887, which provides improved, maintained, year-round access to the ranch. Power is located on the property and live water runs through the ranch for 1.25 miles. There is a 80-acre tract that has irrigated meadows and is an excellent site for improvements. The ranch is located in GMU 551, which has an over-the-counter season for elk and in the past, the property has qualified for landowner preference mule deer tags. The deeded land borders thousands of additional acres of public land for recreation and hunting.

Gunnison County, CO 81230

The Pleasant View Ranch is a balanced farm and ranch property located in the Tomichi Creek Valley only 23 miles east of Gunnison with 960 +/- deeded acres further benefitted by 9,893 +/- Forest Service and BLM lease acres. Tomichi Creek flows through the meadows on the south of the property and provides year-round live water and habitat for rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout. The ranch has adjudicated water rights for 300 +/- acres of irrigated meadow that has historically produced 400 tons of native grass hay annually. The ranch supports thriving populations of elk, mule deer, and Gunnison sage grouse in addition to mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, black bears, bobcats, ducks and geese. Pleasant View Ranch has historically qualified for deer licenses through the Landowner Preference Program and is located in GMU 551 where Over-the-Counter elk licenses are also available. Highway 50 provides year-round access to the property and the existing ranch improvements are located on the south side of the highway. The ranch home has 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, an office, spacious living room and primary bedroom suite. Other improvements include a barn, open-faced livestock and equipment sheds, corrals and a garage. The heavily irrigated hay meadows south of Highway 50 are protected from future development by an agricultural conservation easement held by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, which allows hunting, fishing, farming and recreating. This portion of the property practically could not have been developed anyway due to the heavy irrigation of the meadows and floodplain along the creek. The easement allows the repair or replacement of the existing improvements and also allows the construction of an additional single-family residence and a guest bunkhouse/residence.

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Hot Springs Creek Ranch

$3,625,000

1,575 acres

Gunnison County, CO 81230

The Hot Springs Creek Ranch east of Gunnison, Colorado is a scenic, productive hay farm and ranch with immense recreational opportunities. There are approximately 875 +/- deeded acres and the ranch has historically held a Bureau of Land Management lease of 700 acres. Hot Springs Creek flows through the property near the existing improvements and provides ample water to the irrigated acreage. The property has produced an average of 350 tons of grass hay annually from approximately 600 irrigated acres. In addition to the hay production, the property has historically supported 100 cow-calf pairs year-round. The adjudicated water rights are further supplemented by additional shares of water from Hot Springs Reservoir which is located on State of Colorado Lease land lying several miles north of the property. The ranch, with the exception of 40 +/- acres, is protected from further development by a conservation easement held by The Nature Conservancy. The existing improvements on the property can be repaired and replaced, in addition to the potential for an owner to build without any easement restrictions on the unencumbered 40-acre tract. Access to the property is provided by County Road 887, which is a maintained, year-round, gravel county road. The property is surround by Bureau of Land Management land connected to the Gunnison National Forrest providing access to incredible mule deer and elk hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and ATVing etc. The landowner has historically qualified for mule deer licenses through the Landowner Preference Program in GMU 551 and the area has Over-The-Counter license seasons for elk.

Saguache County, CO 81230

The Needle Creek Ranch is a 1,150 deeded acre farm/ranch/recreation hunting and fishing property is located in Saguache County on the Gunnison County line just twenty-five minutes from Gunnison. It is truly a rare opportunity with no conservation easement in place when almost the entire Tomichi Creek Valley is eased. The ranch is turn-key from its improvements to ditch irrigation infrastructure to its operations to its ranch stead improvements. Needle Creek Reservoir to the south of the property provides abundant water shares which are used in combination and addition to the permitted and adjudicated water rights. The improvements are on the lower end of the property bordering BLM and USFS. There are approximately 200 acres of irrigated mountain meadow hay land inside a high fence around the headquarters. There are two older residences, shops, a barn, equipment shop, large headed garage, hay storage located at the end of a year-round county-maintained road with exceptional views in every direction. The Needle Creek Ranch is set up for your small agricultural operation and your hunting and fishing recreation or commercial ambitions. The Needle Creek Ranch is located in the Gunnison Valley, just 20 miles east of Gunnison, Colorado, along the banks of Tomichi Creek. It is surrounded by over 1.6 million acres of the Gunnison National Forest, BLM, and state land. The ranch is accessible year-round via Highway 50 and County Road 24. Private and commercial air service is available at the Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC), offering regular flights to Denver and seasonal flights to Houston and Dallas. The airport features a runway that is 9,400 feet long and 150 feet wide. Denver International Airport (DIA), a major hub for domestic and international flights, is only a four-hour drive (215 miles) from the ranch. The mountain community of Gunnison is centered around ranching, tourism, and recreation. It offers a variety of restaurants, grocery stores, local shops, community services, and a hospital. Gunnison County has a population of approximately 17,000 people. Western Colorado University, a four-year public college, is located in Gunnison. Crested Butte, located just 45 minutes from the property, provides additional cultural, dining, and recreational options. Crested Butte Mountain Resort is renowned for its downhill skiing terrain, featuring 121 runs. Monarch Ski Area, a family-friendly resort with 54 runs, is located just ten miles east of the ranch on Monarch Pass, which crosses the Continental Divide. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area, and Curecanti National Recreation Area, home to three notable reservoirs Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal Reservoir are all within a short drive from the ranch. The ranch spans over a mile along both side of Tomichi Creek, which winds through the mountain hay meadows and hosts thriving populations of brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. The ranch is located near the headwaters of Tomichi Creek and stays cooler with higher flows. This section of creek is ripe for stream enhancements and fisheries improvements. The additional fishing and live water recreation in the area is truly abundant with the Gunnison River, East River, Taylor River, and the gold-medal Arkansas River. There is no shortage of opportunities to catch quality trout. Blue Mesa Reservoir nearby is known for its Kokanee salmon population as well. The wildlife and big game populations on the property are diverse and immense. Moose, elk, mule deer, antelope and small game all thrive in the meadows and brush along the creek, which provide year-round protection and game habitat. The proximity to hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and hunting on the adjacent public lands, as well as on the ranch, cannot compare.

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Tomichi Creek Farm & Ranch

$20,000,000

2,360 acres

Saguache County, CO 81230

The Tomichi Creek Farm & Ranch is an exceptional property that captures Colorados scenic beauty with immense recreational, development, conservation and agricultural potential. The ranch consists of 2,360 +/- deeded acres including 1,400 irrigated acres which have historically produced 2,150 tons of hay annually. Located only 20 miles outside of Gunnison, a town known for its vibrant community, agricultural roots and outdoor recreation, this ranch offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a blend of serene living, limitless recreation, and a productive agricultural operation. The property has extensive water rights to irrigate the meadows with both adjudicated rights and shares of stock in the Needle Creek reservoir. With over five miles of Tomichi Creek meandering through the meadows, this property offers world-class private trout fishing. The property has established improvements in two locations with homes, barns, equipment shops, livestock sheds, corrals and working facilities in additional to covered livestock scales and shipping facilities. Whether youre looking to expand your agricultural operation, create a family retreat, or invest in a property with incredible development potential. The Tomichi Creek Farm & Ranch offers endless possibilities. There are established ranch improvements in two locations on the property. The Pleasant View Headquarters are located immediately off of Highway 50 and include a well-maintained ranch home, steel pipe corrals, barns and livestock sheds, along with a covered working and load-out chute. The Needle Creek Headquarters are located in the southwest corner of the property at the end of County Road 24. There are two comfortable homes, several equipment sheds, barns, corrals and covered livestock sheds at this headquarters. There are 200+/- irrigated acres surrounding these improvements enclosed by a high-fence to prevent wildlife damage. In a third convenient access, there is a calving barn with working and shipping corrals with a livestock scale off of Highway 50. The improvements on the ranch have been impeccably maintained and are move-in ready. The ranch spans over five miles along both side of Tomichi Creek, which winds through the mountain hay meadows and hosts thriving populations of brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. The ranch is located near the headwaters of Tomichi Creek and stays cooler with higher flows. This section of creek is ripe for stream enhancements and fisheries improvements. The additional fishing and live water recreation in the area is truly abundant with the Gunnison River, East River, Taylor River, and the gold-medal Arkansas River. There is no shortage of opportunities to catch quality trout. Blue Mesa Reservoir nearby is known for its Kokanee salmon population as well. The wildlife and big game populations on the property are diverse and immense. Moose, elk, mule deer, antelope and small game all thrive in the meadows and brush along the creek, which provide year-round protection and game habitat. The proximity to hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and hunting on the adjacent public lands, as well as on the ranch, cannot compare.

Gunnison County, CO 81230

The Waunita Park Ranch, consisting of 6,500 +/- deeded acres, is an exceptional property offered in central Colorado only 26 miles east of Gunnison with a diverse array of features and opportunities. The traditional ranching operations including cow-calf and hay production supported by extensive USFS leases and BLM and State Leases, the Waunita Park Ranch is highly versatile. Spanning from alpine forests and high mountain grass range meadows to sagebrush steppes and highly productive mountain meadow hay land with abundant adjudicated water rights and reservoir storage rights, the property is a haven for diverse activities. This fully staffed ranch includes comprehensive services for operations, housekeeping, groundskeeping, landscaping, and snow removal, ensuring seamless management for new owners. The ranch management plan simplifies the transition process, while the tax and appreciation benefits of large agricultural land holdings add financial incentives. Conservation easement opportunities provide potential cash benefits, and development possibilities range from co-ownership arrangements to traditional development. The ranch boasts outfitting for elk and mule deer hunting, complete with landowner preference licenses, as well as Airbnb potential and facilities suitable for weddings and other events. It also has the potential to serve as a membership community amenity ranch, featuring a rod and gun club. The nearby Wanita Hot Springs offers additional guest ranch services, including geothermal hot springs, horseback riding, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling. Such ranches are increasingly rare, making this an exceptional buy-and-hold investment for families or corporate entities, with its appreciation alone justifying the initial investment. The Waunita Park Ranch is situated in the Gunnison Valley, just 26 miles east of Gunnison, Colorado, near the notable Tomichi Dome. The property is surrounded by over 1.6 million acres of Gunnison National Forest, BLM, and state land. Accessible year-round via Highway 50 and County Road 887, a maintained gravel road, the ranch offers convenient access. Gunnison (GUC) provides private and commercial air service with regular flights to Denver, and seasonal flights to Houston and Dallas. The runway is 9,400 by 150. Denver International Airport (DIA), a regional hub for domestic and international flights, is just four hours (215 miles) from the ranch. The expansive 10,000 square foot main lodge was constructed in 1992, and later completely remodeled, and was designed to accommodate over 20 guests. The commercial kitchen and expansive dining room connecting with the main living room allow for catering to large groups of guests and family. There are several gathering spaces including a spacious living room, a pool table room, a secondary living room off of the primary suite, a smaller dining room attached to the kitchen, and a large mudroom off of the garage with storage and seating. There is an attached 3-car garage along with a separate heated shop with processing facilities and a commercial refrigerator and freezer for game. In addition to the lodge, there are three exceptional guest houses with over 12,000 square feet between them. There are manager's residences, shops and working improvements in several locations on the ranch.

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Elk Flats on Tomichi Creek

$5,720,000

440 acres

Gunnison County, CO 81230

Discover the extraordinary Elk Meadows on Tomichi Creek, a premier property nestled in the heart of the Gunnison Valley with 440 +/- deeded acres only 30 minutes east of Gunnison just a short distance downstream from Sargents near the headwaters of Tomichi Creek. This exceptional retreat offers a productive hay base and features 1.25 miles of both sides of Tomichi Creek, providing unparalleled access to lush meadows and scenic creek banks. The property has historically produced over 400 tons of mountain meadow grass hay. Elk Meadows boasts incredible views, making it the perfect location for a home site with convenient access to the highway. With no conservation easement, you have the freedom to develop the property as you see fit and the opportunity to take advantage of putting a conservation easement in place is immediate. The resident elk herd adds to the property's charm and offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities. The creek is also home to trout, making it a paradise for fishing enthusiasts. There are also opportunities for stream and fisheries enhancements. The ranch spans over 1.25 miles along both side of Tomichi Creek, which winds through the mountain hay meadows and hosts thriving populations of brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. The ranch is located near the headwaters of Tomichi Creek and stays cooler with higher flows. This section of creek is ripe for stream enhancements and fisheries improvements. The additional fishing and live water recreation in the area is truly abundant with the Gunnison River, East River, Taylor River, and the gold-medal Arkansas River. There is no shortage of opportunities to catch quality trout. Blue Mesa Reservoir nearby is known for its Kokanee salmon population as well. The wildlife and big game populations on the property are diverse and immense. Moose, elk, mule deer, antelope and small game all thrive in the meadows and brush along the creek, which provide year-round protection and game habitat. The proximity to hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding, and hunting on the adjacent public lands, as well as on the ranch, cannot compare.

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Trout Garden on Tomichi Creek

$6,500,000

500 acres

Saguache County, CO 81230

Trout Garden on Tomichi Creek is a particularly unique 500+/- acre offering due to its location, diversity in land classification, and topography. It is located immediately off of Highway 50 approximately 25 miles east of Gunnison. The property is bordered by Highway 50 on the north and then surrounded by BLM and USFS to the south and east. Most of the acreage is in the irrigated valley on both sides of Tomichi Creek which runs through the property for approximately 1 mile. While part of the ranch is in Gunnison County, there is a developable portion of the property located in Saguache County. This property lends itself to a cluster development in a serene hidden location on the southeast end of the ranch along a half-mile stretch of Owens Creek. As such, it is a prime candidate for a new conservation easement. It has excellent water rights and puts up about a 1.5 tons of hay per acre on over 300 acres under excellent adjudicated water rights. This is a very dynamic landscape packed in approximately 500 deeded acres with a large bluff, seclusion and privacy and immediate access to paved highway. Improvements consist of livestock working and loading facilities, a calving barn, and a set of covered livestock scales. From the tax advantages of the agricultural exempt status of the ranch provided from the haying and grazing operation to the hunting and fishing on Tomichi Creek, this is an action-packed farm, ranch, hunting and fishing acreage. Welcome to your own private road and gun club with the exit strategy of a development opportunity under Saguache Countys favorable regulations, or a conservation easement.

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Quakey Mountain Ranch

$7,870,000

1,768 acres

Gunnison County, CO 81230

The Quakey Mountain Ranch encompasses approximately 1,768 contiguous deeded acres located in an alpine sagebrush steppe setting in central Colorado, located just 26 miles east of Gunnison. This is a raw land offering with diverse features and multiple opportunities. The ranch supports traditional ranching operations to summer cow-calf pairs or yearlings. The elk and deer hunting is fantastic and the land qualifies for Landowner preference points for mule deer and elk are sold over the counter. The Quakey Mountain Ranch is exceptionally versatile, featuring landscapes that range from alpine forests and high mountain grass range meadows to sagebrush steppes and highly productive mountain meadow hay land. There are adjudicated water rights coursing down Hot Springs Creek which irrigate the high alpine meadows to support grazing and wildlife. The ranch is a highly desirable development opportunity to parcels varying in size down to thirty-five acres with amazing home sites surrounding the mountain meadow, all with amazing views. Power is nearby and there are existing roads throughout the property, all of which provide access to the Gunnison National Forest. Opportunities for conservation easements provide potential cash benefits, and the property’s development potential includes options ranging from co-ownership or membership in a community amenity ranch, or a more traditional real estate development. The nearby Wanita Hot Springs provides further guest ranch services, including geothermal hot springs, horseback riding, four-wheeling, and snowmobiling. Ranches of this caliber are increasingly rare, making Quakey Mountain Ranch an exceptional buy-and-hold investment or development opportunity. Monarch Ski Area is minutes away from the ranch for winter activities which include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing, The ranch is an ATV/Four-wheeling enthusiasts dream because of the immediate access to a matrix of trails connecting to virtually everywhere.