BEST WEST of the
T
ucked away near the quaint town of La
CUCHARA
Valley
RANCH
Veta, Colorado are the luscious valleys and vistas, endless river and creeks
and natural sandstone walls and peaks of the picturesque Cuchara Valley Ranch. Entrenched in history and magnificent geology, the 4,717±acre ranch (1,290 acres deeded, 3,427 acres leased) is home to remarkable views unlike any seen in Colorado, world-class big game trophy hunting, multiple opportunities for the flyfisherman, historic water rights and excellent conservation values. The ranch is near the scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains, known for its many peaks rising over 14,000 feet, at the foot of the majestic Spanish Peaks in Huerfano County. With seven miles of San Isabel National Forest boundary and private trails leading to the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Area, there is no shortage of recreation to be found on the property and adjoining national forest. The ranch itself is situated along the famous Highway of Legends, an 82-mile two-lane scenic byway that roller coasters its way through legacy ranches and
Colorado ❖ Huerfano County ❖ La Veta
fruitful farms. Water is supreme on this ranch due to good water rights, irrigated meadows and neverending water frontage. Coupled with a 3,427acre grazing lease, the ranch is currently the perfect home for operating a small cattle herd. In addition, elk, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, bear and other wildlife are attracted to the area, finding sanctuary in the montane shrubland, river, streams and creeks. The ranch lies within game management Unit 85, one of the best elk and deer hunting units in the state. World-class trophy bulls have been killed on this property and the immediate area (up to 400" B&C).
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