Ashland Creek Ranch

Located a short five-mile drive north of Pioneer, you’ll find the splendors of Ashland Creek Ranch. This 204.86-acre property is prime recreational land in the heart of Amador County. With a peaceful secluded location nestled between Volcano and Pioneer, this Sierra Nevada gem offers unspoiled land with excellent timber, tree cover, year-around creek and striking views. With a central location and good access, it's ready for your home or getaway. Land This scenic and versatile surveyed property has a healthy population of oaks, pines and other trees with excellent views of the surrounding foothills and mountains. The gated property is accessed by a well maintained road off Alicia Drive. One of the highlights of the land is the year-around Ashland Creek. The property has several excellent building sites optimal for a home, cabin or other structure(s). Dogwoods and wildflowers bring a sparkle in the spring and early summer and the land has a rich habitat for deer, quail and other wildlife. There are good sites for a water well, and electrical power is nearby. The property is currently enrolled in the Williamson Act and in a conservation easement. A timber management plan is in place. Recreation Ashland Creek Ranch and the surrounding Sierra Nevada and Mother Lode region provides many outdoor activity opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, boating and more. Activities are plentiful in the surrounding hills, mountains, lakes, rivers and streams of the foothill communities and surrounding mountains. Bear River Reservoir and campground is less than an hour’s drive east. The ever-popular Silver Lake and Kit Carson Lodge is 36-miles east along CA-88. Just a few miles further and you’ll find some of the best snow in the west at Kirkwood Ski Resort. CA-88 is a very popular year-around route to South Lake Tahoe, one of the most scenic – and largest – alpine lake in the US. Numerous popular foothill lakes are a short drive to the west. A wide array of spectacular wineries are in Amador County, just a few miles down the hill from Pioneer. The popular Jackson Rancheria is a short 20-min drive to the west. Agriculture With fertile soil the property is well suited for a variety of ag and timber opportunities. Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources See Title Report for details. Region & Climate Pioneer and the neighboring communities of Volcano, Pine Grove and others in Amador County offer year-round residents and visitors excellent west coast climate and weather. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 38°F to 88°F and is rarely below 30°F or above 95°F. Winters in the area are generally mild, with little snowfall, while summers can be warm to hot. Rainfall is light and spreads throughout the year, making it an ideal climate for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking. Pioneer can get 48 inches of rain, on average, per year and snowfall is relatively light due to its lower elevation. Pioneer, CA is known for its mild climate. The weather is usually sunny and dry, with an average temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Winters in the area are generally mild, with little snowfall, while summers can be quite hot. Rainfall is light and spreads throughout the year, making it an ideal climate for outdoor activities like fishing and hiking. On average, there are 259 sunny days per year in Pioneer. The US average is 205 sunny days. History PROPERTY: See attachment. PIONEER: Logging and lumbering in California’s Sierra Nevada began well before gold was discovered. In the early 1800′s logging was a laborious, slow, and dangerous profession, with brute strength and animal power being top requirements. The discovery of gold in 1848 brought a new demand for wood products. In January of 1848, the sawmill that James Marshall was building at Coloma was to be powered by water from the nearby American River. Although steam-powered mills had been sawing lumber for many years back East, water power was as good as it got in California. In fact, out West, much of the small quantity of lumber needed was still being produced by whip-sawing. The log was rolled onto supporting beams over a pit, while the head sawyer stood on the log and handled one end of the saw. His less fortunate partner worked in the pit, eating sawdust all day. While Marshall found gold, the resulting population explosion created a tremendous demand for timber products. They were needed for buildings, water flumes, mine timbers, and more. Source: Amador County Chamber of Commerce Location Pioneer is 19-miles east of Jackson along CA-88. Other nearby communities include Pine Grove (5-miles west), Volcano (4.5-miles) and Buckhorn (5-miles east). Sacramento International Airport is less than a 1.5-hr drive to the northwest. Shopping, entertainment and ranch & home resources are readily available throughout the local towns along CA-88 including Jackson.