Devils Canyon Ranch

Devils Canyon Ranch

Hesperus, Colorado M4R A NCHGROUP.com

(970) 944–4444 | INFO@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235

$2,750,000 - 2,520± Acres Presented By

THE TEAM DAN MURPHY - BROKER 970-209-1514 - DAN@M4RANCHGROUP.COM

MICHAEL MURPHY - BROKER ASSOCIATE 719-849-1441 - MICHAEL@M4RANCHGROUP.COM

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The Ranch

Devils Canyon Ranch consists of 2,520± deeded acres and is backed into over 640± limited access BLM public acres. The property is nestled in Cherry Creek basin beneath the extraordinary skyline of the La Plata Mountain Range.

The ranch is benefited by convenient year-round access located off Hwy 160 and county maintained Cherry Creek Road. Improvements on the ranch include good road access and two well located rustic off-grid hunting cabins.

With the Mesa Verde National Park and Menefee Mountain Wilderness Study Area to the west, the vast La Plata Mountain Range of 14,000 ft peaks and the San Juan National Forest to the north, and Purgatory Resort or Hesperus Ski Area both nearby, you will always have extraordinary places to explore. With over 300 days of annual sunshine, the angler will find the Animas River Valley a perfect paradise. The recreational opportunities Located in La Plata County, one of southern in this area are never ending.

Colorado’s most desired counties and home to Durango Colorado, known as the gateway to some Devils Canyon Ranch is greatly benefited by its close proximity to Durango, Colorado, for endless of Colorado’s top recreational opportunities. adventure and city amenities like great restaurants, theatre’s, medical care, shopping, and regional airport access.

Neighboring the famous Louis Lamour Ranch, this remarkable holding is said to be the background to many Louis Lamour western novels, and when traveling through the ranch’s varied terrain from the deep black timber ridges, to the cool shadowed valley floors and oak covered bluffs, you feel like you are walking through history if you’ve enjoyed these western novels.

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serenity

Hunting Cabins

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Location La Plata Mountain Ranch located in Southwest Colorado, approximately 20 miles from the beautiful mountain town of Durango, Colorado. Durango is known for its historical sites, natural attractions, and modern wonders. Offering amenities, you usually just get in a larger city, while keeping its small mountain town feel. Mancos, Colorado is just down the road from the ranch, offering a smaller, but quaint atmosphere with shops and dining, and just short ride from Mesa Verde National Park.

airports Airport

Kind of Service

Miles from Durango, CO

Durango-La Plata County Airport Montrose Regional Airport Albuquerque Sunport Airport

Domestic Domestic Domestic/International

15 Miles 108 Miles 158 Miles

climate Durango - Colorado Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch: Av snowfall in inches:

Average high in °F: Average low in °F: Av. precipitation in inch: Av snowfall in inches:

Jan 41 13 2.30 19.9

Feb 47 19 1.79 14.9

Jul Aug 89 85 51 51 1.77 2.81 0.00 0.00

Mar Apr 55 62 24 31 1.42 1.53 6.0 3.7

May Jun 73 86 37 44 1.16 0.57 0.5 0.0

Sep 79 42 2.19 0.00

Nov 52 23 1.64 5.7

Oct 66 32 2.02 2.8

Dec 42 15 1.75 13.2

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Recreation The ranch is home to exceptional big game with a trifecta of wildlife habitat; terrain, water, and feed providing a sanctuary for some of this region’s best big game. The varied terrain of heavy timber canyons, high grassland mesas, open hay meadows, and oak covered plateaus, coupled with historic migration routes make this ranch home to some of the top regional Elk and Mule Deer herds, Turkey, Black Bears, and Mountain Lions.

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surrounding attributes Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad -Durango, CO

Purgatory MountainDurango, CO Located in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado, 25 miles north of the historic town of Durango. Established in 1965, Purgatory offers 99 trails, including 5 terrain parks, over 1,605± skiable acres, 88 trails and 12 lifts, including one six-person and one high speed quad lift. Known for being one of the best values in Colorado and a great destination for beginners and intermediates.

The elevation at the summit is 10,822 feet (3,299 m), with a vertical drop of 2,029 feet (618 m).

Durango, Colorado was founded by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway in 1879. The railroad arrived in Durango on August 5, 1881 and construction on the line to Silverton began in the fall of the same year. By July of 1882, the tracks to Silverton were completed, and the train began hauling both freight and passengers.

This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. It is a family-friendly ride sure to create memories that will last a lifetime while offering a view of Colorado’s mountain splendor Mesa Verde National Parkinaccessible by highway. Relive the sights and Mancos, CO sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Located in Southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde, Railroad.

Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from Million Dollar Highway AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly Colorado 5,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most The winding US highway 550 is also known as notable and best preserved in the United States. The Million Dollar Highway, running all the way Mesa Verde is always open, but opportunities vary from New Mexico to Colorado. Part of the San Juan Skyway, this highway was built in the late from season to season.

1880’s, and it is one of the most spectacular drives in the USA. The Million Dollar Highway section connects Ouray and Silverton and is lined with many small adventure towns and ghost mining villages.

M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | INFO@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235

M4R A NCHGROUP.com (970) 944–4444 | INFO@M4R ANCHGROUP.COM | 201 GUNNISON AVENUE, LAKE CITY, COLOR ADO 81235