Big Elk Ridge

BIG ELK RIDGE - LAS ANIMAS COUNTY, COLORADO

LOCATION
“Big Elk Ridge” consists of 1,350± acres of beautiful mountain hunting or recreational grounds located just one mile east of Stonewall off Hwy. 12 near the small southern Colorado town of Stonewall. The town of Stonewall is named after a massive natural stone wall, which towers above the forests and ridges for miles along the valley. Highway 12, known as the “Highway of Legends” is a heavily traveled scenic bypass that starts in Trinidad, Colorado and winds through Weston, Stonewall, Cuhara and La Veta. At La Veta Hwy. 160 begins and completes the loop to Walsenburg. Trinidad, the nearest major town, is the county seat of Las Animas County.

PROPERTY
The 1,350± acre property is heavily treed and mountainous; situated adjacent to the Purgatory River basin. Locals know this area as a prime hunting ground for elk, deer and bear. This property is fenced on all sides, has power, incredible views, and is accessible from multiple locations. The varied mountainous terrain is chalked full of trees, has deep draws, and good populations of deer elk and turkey. There are no improvements, but numerous sites are available with beautiful meadows and incredible views. This ranch has great potential for development, hunting, or recreational use. Numerous pinions, cedars, firs, and ponderosa evergreens cover the terrain, as well as thick groves of oak brush. A small pond sits in the heart of this property attracting all types of wildlife. Many trophy elk and deer have been taken from the ridge top on the south boundary of this ranch, and with mostly undeveloped ranches and protected public lands surrounding this ranch it is no wonder that the herds are big and healthy.

NEARBY RECREATION
In addition to the recreational possibilities on your own property, this area of Colorado offers numerous possibilities. Fishing at Monument and North Lakes is only minutes away. The nearby San Isabel National Forest, Spanish Peaks Wilderness and public lands such as the Bosque Del Oso offer hiking, biking, horseback riding, and hunting on endless trails. The area provides for abundant ATV, motorcycle and snowmobile possibilities as well. Nearby Trinidad Lake State Park offers waterskiing, camping facilities and good fishing opportunities. The nearest golfing is found at Trinidad and La Veta.

WILDLIFE TESTIMONY
I recently had an encounter with a beautiful Snow Lynx, which was a successful transplant to this part of Colorado. While hunting wild turkeys I was on my way down the hillside on the edge of this beautiful ranch when I came face-to-face with this beautiful little wild cat. It became apparent that this part of the state has a well-protected population of wildlife. Early on that morning I spotted countless herds of deer and elk on my way to chase large groups of wild turkey roaming the grounds. The lynx was just a final stamp of approval that this country and this ranch are truly wild and beautiful.

PRICE
$2,430,000.

BROKER
Sam Faris
(303) 229-7076

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Broker
Sam Faris
(303) 229-7076

This property is offered by Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC. All information provided by Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC or their sales representatives in connection with this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to be accurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. Fuller Western Real Estate, LLC recommends that every item of interest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning and use regulations, state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser's attorney.